Pansy C. Olson, 72, of the township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Green Bay.

Pansy was born on Dec. 10, 1940, in the township of Pella, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Ervin and Regina (Konkel) Arndt. In 1959, she graduated from Tigerton High School. Pansy had worked for three years for Kimberly Clark in Neenah, then at Mehlberg’s Bakery, Shawano Leader, Cook’s Pharmacy, Cantwell Peterson Clinic and, for 19 years, at Gallager Snyder Drug Store, all in Shawano. She later worked as a teller at Citizen’s State Bank, Embarrass, and then for Shawano County Home Health Care until retirement.

On March 22, 1976, Pansy married James Olson in Menominee, Mich. The couple lived in the township of Belle Plaine all of their married life. Her hobbies included flower gardening, crossword puzzles and reading, but she especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. Pansy also collected ruby glass and nativity scene figurines. Her nativity collection is substantially impressive. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, township of Herman, Shawano County, and the Silver Fox Exercise Club, Shawano.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, James; daughters, Wendy Degener, Sherry (Paul) Huntington and Kelly (Todd) Hoffman, all of Shawano; grandchildren, Brice (Jaime) Huntington, Breanne, Brooke, Bronson and Brynn Huntington, Hilary and Hunter Hoffman; great-granddaughter, Payton Huntington and baby boy Huntington due in March 2014; sister, Jean Palm, Menasha; brothers, Ervin (Phyllis) Arndt, Wayne (Janet) Arndt and Rick (Wanda) Arndt, all of Tigerton; mother-in-law, Velda Olson, Embarrass; numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Judy Beyer; father-in-law, Floyd Olson; and brother-in-law, Melvin Palm.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, township of Herman, Shawano County, with the Rev. Roland Golz and Vicar Steven Conradt officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will established at a later date.

The Olson family would like to express a sincere thank you to Unity Hospice for all of their special care given to Pansy during her illness.

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

An online guest book may be signed at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Marion Haugen Ellis, 89, of Shawano, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013. Born May 1, 1924, in Fillmore County, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Ole and Susie (Hillestad) Haugen.

On August 19, 1949, in North Prairie, Minn., Marion was united in marriage to Rudy Ellis, who preceded her in death on May 4, 2011. In 1943, after acing her mechanical aptitude test, she hitchhiked from Minnesota to California and worked as a welder in the Kaiser Shipyards. She went on to enlist in the U.S. Army to serve her country during World War II. Marion was a graduate of the Winona State Teacher’s College and moved to Shawano with her husband and children in 1957. She shared the love of sports with her husband and was an avid supporter of high school athletics. She judged gymnastics and enjoyed bowling. Marion was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano, as well as a member of the Fillmore Historic Center and an associate member of the Shawano County Area Retired Educators Association.

Marion is survived by her children, Mark (Monica) Ellis, of Rochester Hills, Mich., Dr. Shari (Dr. Alan Kroll) Ellis, of Gainesville, Fla., and Krista (Jim) Clumpner, of Marquette, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Anna (Jason Allen) Ellis, of Pleasant Ridge, Mich., Andrew Ellis, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Aaron Ellis, of Denver, Colo., Dr. Jessica Kroll, of Tampa, Fla., Rebecca Kroll, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ellisa and Joseph Clumpner of Marquette, Mich. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Olive Haugen and Ruth Knutson, both of Minnesota, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers, Arthur and her twin, Milo; a half-brother, Emer; and a half-sister, Gladys Moger.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Gisele Berninghaus officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, Minn., at a later date.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano and the Shawano Athletic Booster Club.

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Ione M. Schultz, 93, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Green Bay.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Frederic Joseph Raasch, 73, of the Gresham area, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Shawano. Born on May 25, 1940, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Dillenberg) Raasch.

Fred owned and operated Shawano/Gresham Sand and Gravel and was a member of the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. When not working, Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, building his own cars and racing at the Shawano Speedway and creating mischief. He was united in marriage to Nancy Marquardt.

Fred is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Laurie (Rick) Peotter, of Neenah, and Christine Berkholtz, of Tilleda; a son, Darold (Lorraine) Raasch, of Gresham; three grandchildren, Nick, Holly Jo, Brent; and three sisters, Angeline Keating, of Milwaukee, Mary Raasch, of Sun City, Ariz., and Rita (John) Mondus, of Shawano.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Delores.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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William C. “Bill” Peterson, 84, of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 2013, following a battle with colon and liver cancer. Bill was born May 10, 1929, in the town of Belle Plaine, son of the late Lynn and Margaret (Mervyn) Peterson.

He attended country schools and farmed for his entire career. His priority was raising hogs. Bill enjoyed buzzing around the countryside on his John Deere Gator. He stayed busy cutting wood and tending to his vegetable garden. Bill was very nurturing and caring by nature. He was always young at heart and taught his nephews the proper way to get into mischief.

He is survived by his loving sister, Mary Peterson, of the town of Belle Plaine, and his dog, Maggie; three nephews, Mike Sullivan, Bob (Carol) Wandel and Tim (Yvonne) Wandel; special friends, Steve and Doris Kersten and Dennis Hoffman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen Sullivan and Jean Gray; nephew, Ron (Nancy) Wandel; and brothers-in-law, Robert Wandel and Lee Sullivan.

Funeral services for Bill Peterson will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment will be in the Friendship Cemetery, town of Belle Plaine. Relatives and friends may call at the Peace Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Peterson family with the service arrangements.

Online condolences at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

Kurt D. Buettner, 54, of Shawano, lost his valiant, 10-month battle with esophageal cancer on Friday morning, Nov. 29, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born Oct. 4, 1959, in Shawano, a son of Selma (Hildebrandt) Buettner and the late Clifford Buettner.

Kurt attended the Gresham schools, graduating from Gresham High School in 1978. Following high school, he studied forestry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. On Aug. 8, 1981, he was united in marriage to the former Consuelo “Connie” Garcia, and following their marriage, the couple lived in Shawano. Kurt had been employed at Arrowcast for several years. He was later employed at the Little Rapids Corporation Shawano mill for over 20 years. At the time of his sudden illness, Kurt was employed at Walker Forge as the purchasing manager. On Jan. 20, 1994, Kurt was united in marriage to the former Michelle Syndergaard at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Kurt and Michelle have lived in Shawano since their marriage.

Kurt was an avid outdoorsman. He spent time training his dogs for his annual pheasant hunts with his family in South Dakota. He loved annual trips to the boundary waters in northern Minnesota. He was also a distance runner and competed in several half-marathons. Kurt was a fan of the Packers, Badgers and NASCAR racing. Most importantly, Kurt was an extremely hard working man. His commitment to his career was important, but his love of family and friends was his true priority. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone he met. He will truly be missed.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Michelle, of Shawano; two children, Danielle (Daniel Doxtater) Buettner and Dustin Buettner, both of Green Bay; his mother, Selma Buettner, of Shawano; two brothers, Wayne (Sandy) Buettner, of Shawano, and Robert (Sheryl) Buettner, of Gresham; one sister, Valerie (Dan) Willard, of Appleton; four stepchildren, Erika Winterfeldt, Andrew, Alex and Tony Accivatti; two grandchildren, Quintin Winterfeldt and Josiah Richards; former wife, Connie (Russ) Huebner, of Shawano; father- and mother in-law, John (Nancy) Syndergaard, of Shawano; brother in-law, Jon (Barb) Syndergaard, of Pulaski; and sister in-law, Mary (Joel) Bowles, of Albertville, Minn. Kurt is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Kurt was preceded in death by his father, Clifford; a brother, Gary Buettner; and a nephew, Randy Buettner.

A celebration of the life of Kurt Buettner will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Gisele Berninghaus will officiate. Relatives and friends may gather at Zion Lutheran Church after 9 a.m. Saturday.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in his name.

Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

The family would like to thank Dr. Blank and the staff of Green Bay Oncology for the care that Kurt received during his illness.

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Arnold R. Greenhill, 66, of Shawano, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday evening, Nov. 30, after a long and valiant battle with multiple myeloma. The son of Harold and Evelyn (Melgaard) Greenhill, he was born on Aug. 15, 1947, in Colfax.

Arnold graduated from Chetek High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Doctorate of Law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. While in law school, his education was temporarily placed on hold as he served in the armed services from 1970-1972. Prior to returning to law school, he also worked as an undercover narcotics agent for the Wisconsin Department of Justice. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, he met his wife, Elsie, and they married on Feb. 13, 1971, in Madison.

When he returned to law school, he became a clerk in the attorney general’s office for the state of Wisconsin. Upon first moving to the Shawano community in 1975, Arnold worked as the assistant district attorney in Shawano and Menominee counties before opening his own private law practice. Arnold’s notable work ethic, intellect and stature in the community established his professional success, but it was his humor, gentle/generous spirit, and engaging friendship that made him a beloved confidant to so many people. He loved golfing with his family and friends (especially on Thursday afternoons), cooking, cheering for all of the Wisconsin sport franchises, gardening, collecting sports memorabilia and fishing. He always provided his unwavering support and praise for his children and grandchildren, whom he loved so much.

Left to celebrate Arnold’s memory are his wife of 42 years, Elsie, of Shawano; two sons, Tony (Angie), of Slinger, and Ryan, of Minneapolis; three grandchildren, Zachary, 7, Ashley, 4, and Jeffrey, 2; three siblings, Gaylon (Hannah) Greenhill, of Whitewater, Thelma (Jake) Bursik, of Marathon, and Mary Ellen (Ingman) Ralph, of Colfax; one sister-in-law, Carol Albright, of Sun Prairie; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Evelyn Greenhill; his in-laws, Richard and Esther Albright; and his brother-in-law, George Albright.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with Pastor Gisele Berninghaus officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Zion Lutheran Church, Friends of Hospice and Kathy’s House in Milwaukee.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mortara of Fox Valley Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Hari at Froedtert Medical College, the staff at Shawano Medical Center, ThedaCare Hospice, and to all of the family and friends who served as guardian angels throughout the years. Your prayerful support has been an unending source of strength and courage during our difficult journey.

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Ione M. Schultz, 93, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Green Bay. Born on May 18, 1920, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Eleanor (Kaempf) Beversdorf.

On April 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to Leonard H. Schultz at the St. James Meeting and Dining Hall in Shawano because the church had recently been destroyed by fire and hadn’t been completed. The couple made their home in the Shawano area, where they raised their two children. After raising her children, Ione went to work for the Shawano County Public Health Office. She worked for 19 years, retiring in 1985.

Ione is survived by her two children, Steven L. (Verna) Schultz and Susan (Todd) Grunewald; four grandchildren, Heidi (Carl) Kirar, Josh Schultz, Mindy (Steve) Serwy and Jen (Nick) Meagher; and three great-grandchildren, Giada and Ruby Kirar and Siena Serwy, with a fourth great-granddaughter on the way. She is further survived by a sister, Doris (Rev. Dan) Reinheimer, of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Barbara Beversdorf, of Shawano; and many nieces and nephews.

Ione was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, on March 14, 1999; her parents; a brother, Daniel (Barbara) Beversdorf; a brother in infancy, John Beversdorf; and five sisters, Evelyn (Orie) Meyer, Ruth “Butchie” (Ted) Meidam, Margaret (Frank) Norris, Lorraine (James) Brunner and Barbara (James) Schroeder.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials may be directed to the St. James Lutheran School in Shawano for tuition assistance.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to give special thanks to Meadow View Assisted Living in Bonduel for the loving care Ione enjoyed there for two years and to Grancare Nursing Center in Green Bay, which Ione called home since April 14, 2008. Their staff has been incomparable in their care, love and understanding of Alzheimer patients. Thank you and God bless!

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Karen Grimm, 70, of Madison, entered heaven through the arms of the Lord on Nov. 27, 2013, at her sister’s home in Buffalo City. She was born on Sept. 24, 1943, to Arthur and Ethel (Albrecht) Grimm.

Karen was baptized on Oct. 22, 1943, and confirmed April 14, 1957, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran church in Winona, Minn. She attended St. Matthew’s and St. Martin’s Lutheran School through the ninth grade and then attended Winona High, followed by four years at Winona State University, earning a degree in physical education. She taught physical education and coached for 34 years in Monona and Cottage Grove, until she retired in 1999.

Karen especially enjoyed being with family and friends playing golf, snowmobiling, jet skiing, fishing and singing, and spending time with her special dog, K.C. She also sponsored a boy in Honduras through the Christian children fund.

Karen is survived by her sisters, Beverly (Gerald) Thaldorf, of Buffalo City, and Lynette Grimm of Lake City, Minn.; niece, Chris (Kevin) Buswell; nephew, Clark (Terra) Thaldorf; grandnephews, Ben, Jacob and Michael; and special friend and caregiver, Carol Thieme, of Shawano; and also by many wonderful friends and neighbors.

Praise and thanksgiving to celebrate Karen’s life was held at the Talbot Family Funeral Home in Cochrane on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Elroy V. Condradt officiating.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com.

Marjorie M. Sweda, 69, of the town of Underhill, Oconto County, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, with her loving husband by her side.

Marjorie was born Jan. 21, 1944, in Mount Clemens, Mich., a daughter of the late Harold and Hazel (Socia) DeCaussin. She attended school in Mount Clemens. Following graduation from high school, she attended St Mary’s School of Nursing in Milwaukee.

On Aug. 25, 1979, she was united in marriage to John R. Sweda in Milwaukee. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Oconomowoc for 10 years. Then as John would tell you, they got very lucky and were able to move to the country. Marjorie was the owner/operator of Sweda Lightning Protection.

Marjorie was an extremely devoted grandmother and an avid collector of angels.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Sweda, of the town of Underhill; one son, Bill Sweda, of Mountain, and her daughter, Dustie Sweda, of Texas; three grandsons, John and Dan Sweda and Troy LeClaire; four granddaughters, Tiffany, Kaytee, Nicole and Simone; one great-grandson, Carter Sweda; and two brothers, Charlie (Judy) DeCaussin and Ralph (Lisa) DeCaussin, both of Michigan. She is further survived by one sister, Kandi Faust.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Michael Sweda.

A gathering time to remember, celebrate and reflect on the life of Marjorie Sweda will be held at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. A prayer service will follow at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in the name of Marjorie Sweda for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences may be shared at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

Beverly Yvonne White, 78, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Sept. 16, 1935, in the town of Red Springs, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Thelma (Davids) Putnam.

On Feb. 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Erwin White on the Stockbridge Indian Reservation. Beverly worked as a teacher at Oshkosh High School and Menominee Indian High School for 38 years before retiring. She was also active with Habitat for Humanity. Beverly was a member of the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bridge, reading, gardening, playing Scrabble, cooking and 4-wheeling.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Erwin; daughter, Sherry White, of Keshena; two granddaughters, Jamie (Gerald) Wayka, Angela (Anthony) Waupochick Jr.; six great-grandchildren, David (Lorraine) Waupoose, Kayshia Wayka, Leander Moon, Senihseah Wayka, Sasanehseah Shawanokasic, Saswaen Shawanokasic; and two great-great-grandchildren, Chase Waupoose and Serenity Robinson. Beverly is further survived by two brothers, Joseph (Rosie) Putnam, Allen (Karen) Washinawatok; and seven sisters, Betty Schiel, Pauline McCartan, Alice Marie (John Jack) Demjen, Judy (Ralph) Hartley, Cally (Mike) King, Georgia (Robert) Burr and Dar White.

Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Arlyn White; her parents; three sisters, Ramona Harder, Beryl Schwab, Virginia Putnam; and four brothers-in-law, Doug Schiel, John McCartan, Gene Harder and Daniel White.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church in Morgan Siding with the Rev. Karl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery in the town of Red Springs. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Wilbur August-Otto Dehn, 81, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at a local nursing home. Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Cielo “Heaven” Sépacewan-hseah “Little Gem in the Water” Pecore, newborn son of Jason and JoAnne Pecore, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 at 7:13 p.m.

Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Wilbur August-Otto Dehn, 81, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. Born on Sept. 1, 1932, in the town of Hartland, he was the son of the late Charles and Luella (Moesch) Dehn.

Wilbur lived most of his life in the Bonduel area, where he enjoyed farm life. On May 22, 1965, he was united in marriage to Darlene Theilig. The couple lived near Bonduel until moving to Shawano 20 years ago. Wilbur was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel, where he was a former member of the men’s club, was on the cemetery association and an usher. He was also a former member of the Bonduel Conservation Club. In his free time, Wilbur enjoyed bowling and playing cards; his favorite games being canasta, smear and sheepshead.

Wilbur is survived by his wife of 48 years, Darlene; his daughter, Mary (Rick) Rodriguez, of Green Bay; three grandchildren, Kellen, MaKenzie and Connor Rodriguez; and a great-grandson, Blake August Christman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Evergreen Care Center for the wonderful care given to Wilbur during his stay.

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George Buss, 75, of West Milwaukee, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, in Milwaukee. Born on May 25, 1938, in Shawano County, he was the son of the late George and Ida (Weber) Buss.

George lived near Marion before moving to the Milwaukee area in the early 1960s.

George is survived by a brother, Earl (Ida) Buss, of Mattoon; a sister, Isabelle (Ray) Scott, of Tomah; a sister-in-law, Joyce Buss, of Leopolis; and nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim Buss, and a sister, Elaine Schiessl.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis, with the Rev. Patrick Lloyd officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the procession leaves for the church at 10:30 a.m.

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Shirley A. Kraeger, 83, of Shawano, and formerly of the Marion area, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at her home.

The former Shirley Anne Felts was born Aug. 29, 1930, in the town of Seneca, Shawano County, to William and Olga (Giessel) Felts. As a young girl, her parents attended and “lived at” many county fairs, especially in Shawano and Wausau. Shirley always loved farming and Jersey cattle. Shirley caught a Holstein calf at the first Shawano County 4-H Club Calf Rodeo when she was 16 and raised it with all of the family’s Jerseys. The 4-H club even honored Shirley with the “Healthiest Girl in Shawano County” award. She was chosen as a State Farm Bureau representative at the convention held in Madison also at the age of 16. She attended Bowler High School and stayed busy with many extra-curricular activities, which included singing in the chorus, playing clarinet in the band, being a FFA member and being the pitcher on the softball team. Shirley was on the Panther staff for two years and became editor of the school newspaper during her senior year. She graduated in 1948 as salutatorian and was chosen to receive the DAR Award as a senior. She went to the School of Beauty Culture in Green Bay, graduating in 1949, and started working for Edna Lockwood at Vanity Fair in Clintonville, where she earned her manager’s license. Shirley was united in marriage on Jan. 30, 1952, to Medard C. Kraeger at the Catholic parsonage in Gresham. The couple farmed, worked and lived around this area in different locations all of their married life. Over the years, she worked for Jean Dieck in Clintonville, June Hildebrandt in Marion and later for Pat’s Ladyfair, until she retired after 40 years as a beautician.

Shirley volunteered as a Shawano County 4-H leader for about 25 years and a general leader of McKinley 4-H while she raised her family in Marion. In 1999, she received first place for writing the “Fairest Fair Story” for Shawano County. Shirley only missed one fair in Shawano due to her first child’s birth. She helped her dad, and then her husband, do the janitorial work at the Tilleda Community Hall. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2004. Shirley was honored to serve as parade marshal for the Tilleda parade in July 2013. Shirley remained a lifetime member of the Tilleda Advancement Club, was secretary of the Senior Citizens Card Club in Tigerton, and was a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church, Tilleda. She sang in the choir since she was young, served as congregation president, vice president and secretary of Peace & Elias parishes, on student council, on church council, as historian, as AAL recorder and was currently secretary of education of the Peace Church ladies. Dancing, camping and fishing were her favorite pastimes. The family has beautiful memories of sitting around the campfire, singing, roasting marshmallows, and making pudgy pies and s’mores. Besides God and family, she loved music, reading books, watching old movies, doing crafts, ceramic painting, writing letters, sewing, swimming for exercise, knitting and crocheting. Shirley traveled most of the country, learned to use the computer late in her life, and rode her bicycle until the age of 68 years.

Survivors include six children, James (Cindy) Kraeger, of Weston, Allen (Kay) Kraeger, of Waupaca, Kathleen (Otto) Maves, of Bowler, Mark (Kathy) Kraeger, of Marion, Sherry (Leroy) Voelz, of Leopolis, and Tom (Sheryl) Kraeger, of Caroline. There are 13 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Andrew) Schultz, of Slinger, Adam Kraeger, of Weston, Andrew Kraeger, of Merrill, Mandy (Kanaysa) Heath, of Phoenix, Ariz., Peter (Caroline) Kraeger, of Howard, Austin (Jamie) Kraeger, of Wausau, Chad (Heather) Maves, of Hatley, Christopher Voelz, of Leopolis, Justin Kraeger, of Clintonville, Courtney Kraeger, of Marion, Trevor Kraeger, of Weston, Rachel Voelz, of Leopolis, and Elyssa Kraeger, of Weston. There are 12 great-grandchildren, Tyria Heath, Alea Marecek, Jasper Ingalls, Emerald Heath, Jyles Kraeger, Quinn Schulz, Kyla Schulz, Ethan Kraeger, Evan Kraeger, Auwynn Kraeger, Jeremiah Kraeger and Nora Maves. Shirley is further survived by a sister-in-law, Colleen (friend Don) Kraeger, a stepbrother, Albert “Buddy” (Betty) Buelter, and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Medard; a brother, Lavern (Helene) Felts; and two sisters, Gladys (Ray Kraeger and Claude Maahs) and Fern (Ken Gullickson and Bud Villand).

Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Tilleda, with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends called on Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion, and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

Joyce Marie Hermann, 73, of Newport News, Va., passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. She was born in Shawano.

Joyce loved boating, golfing and having fun with all her friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, John Hermann.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, Va.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Newport News, Va. Burial is private.

W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., is assisting the family.

Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.

Joshua J. Richards, 25, of Green Bay, passed away.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Irene E. Mavis, 81, Wittenberg, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of AseraCare Hospice Services.

She was born on May 9, 1932, in Birnamwood, the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret (Joas) Leider.

On Aug. 29, 1953, Irene was united in marriage to Carl Frederick William Mavis at Trinity Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2005. Irene and Carl farmed in Wittenberg until 1977. Irene was a very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. She volunteered her time to cook for events, cook funeral luncheons and worked with the youth group. She was very talented and made many beautiful wedding and birthday cakes and quilts. Irene loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren meant the world to her.

Survivors include two daughters, Karla Grulkowski, Wittenberg, and Kelle (Kelly) Matz, Schofield; four grandchildren, Benji (Kelly) Grulkowski, Stevens Point, Alan (Becki) Grulkowski Jr., Sheboygan Falls, Kaleb Matz, Stevens Point, and Brenda (Christopher Fuss) Matz, De Pere; four great-grandchildren, Victoria Butkus, Tony Butkus, Kaila Grulkowski, Carter Butkus; and two brothers, Harold Leider and Donald Leider, both of Birnamwood. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Leider; sisters-in-law, Sandy Leider and Joan Mavis; brothers-in-law, Harvey Mavis and Donald Kutz; and sons-in-law, Alan Grulkowski and Steven Shest.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. The Rev. Michael Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Wittenberg. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

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

The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.

Betty Jane Heling, 79, of Gillett, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Shawano. Born on April 9, 1934, in the town of Belle Plaine, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Laura (Krause) Krause.

Betty lived most of her life in Shawano County. On March 16, 1952, she was united in marriage to Donald Heling. The couple had eight children together before separating. Betty went on to spend more than 30 years with the love of her life, Lew Williams. Betty loved spending time with her family and proudly raised her eight children. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church at White Clay Lake. In her free time she enjoyed painting sun catchers and watching old westerns.

Betty is survived by seven children, Dennis (Michelle) Heling, of Watertown, Jeffrey (Karen) Heling, of Marion, Karen (William) Bullock, of Gillett, Sandi (Daniel) Bullock, of Gillett, Glen (special friend, Kathy) Heling, of Shawano, Michelle (Mike) Hewitt, of Neenah, Robert Krause, of Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lawrence and Lyle; and a sister, Marcella Degner.

Betty was preceded in death by her significant other, Lew Williams; her former husband, Donald; her son, Larry; her parents; and seven siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at White Clay Lake with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from noon until the time of service.

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