Rhonda S. Katchenago, 60, of Keshena, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 30, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Rhonda was born July 10, 1953, in Keshena, a daughter of the late Elmer and Yvonne Katchenago.

Following school, Rhonda entered the United States Army, where she served for several years before receiving her honorable discharge.

Rhonda spent her life being devoted to her children; they were her life. She also cared for many other children, and while they were not her own, she raised them as if they were.

Every day was a new adventure for Rhonda, always being surrounded by family and friends. She really enjoyed cooking for everyone and being alongside her lifelong companion, William Brisk.

She leaves behind her children, John (Ruthy) Stands, Aaron (Shannon) Stands, Robert Brisk, Delia (Alex) Kohel; her special nephews, Mike Brisk, Warren Brisk, Russell Dickenson and Mitchel Dickenson; her grandchildren, Leslie Stands, Jenni Stands, Lillian Stands, Maria Stands, Isaac Stands and Maximus Blom; her loving sisters, Jeanne Nevzoroff (Jacob), Barbara (Collin) Caldwell, Patricia (John) Martin, Roxanne (Joseph) Ponfil, Yvonne (Tony) Hernandez, Denise (Kelly) Kennedy; her brothers, Jay (Mae) Katchenago, Keith (Terri) Katchenago and Randall ( special friend Tina) Katchenago. Rhonda is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beverly Katchenago; a brother, John Katchenago; her little sister, Kateri Kachenago; a niece, Dee Dee Wolf; and her nephews, Jeffery Smits, Wayne R. Wolf and Jeffery Holsonback.

A funeral Mass for Rhonda Katchenago will be celebrated on Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David Barrett will be the celebrant. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Tribal Community Center in Neopit from now until the hour of Mass on Friday. A parish wake service will be conducted on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at the community center. Military honors for Rhonda will be conducted at church, following Mass.

Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is in charge of the service arrangements.

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

Belva Wiley Gleaves, “Wawa,” 97, of Gresham, formerly of Nashville, Tenn., passed away March 27, 2014.

Belva was born and raised in Centerville, Tenn. She was loving, caring, loyal, strong-willed and sometimes feisty lady who loved her family deeply. She spent the last eight years of her life in Gresham living with her granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester C. Gleaves; daughter, Shirley House; son-in-law, Sam W. House; parents, Solomon Thomas and Amanda Wiley; brothers, Henry, Fred, Grady and Jack Wiley; sisters, Eva Orton, Mary Etta Orton and Mattie Bates; granddaughter-in-law, Cindy House.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Beverly Neumeier (Rick); grandson, Sam W. House Jr. (Joan); sister, Sadie Hunneycutt; great-granddaughters, Melissa (Wally) Moesch, Miranda (Aaron) Eadler, Nicki (Derrick) Bernard and Cassandra House; great-grandson, Sammy W. House III; great-great-grandchildren, Madelyn Moesch, Dylan and Cole Eadler, and Jaxson Bernard; special nieces and nephews, Sara Marcelles, Barbara Richardson, Wallace Bates, Jimmy Bates, Elizabeth Antalek, Larry Bates, Elvis Orton and Jerry Wiley; daughter-in-law, Lisa Gleaves; special friend, Patti Peters. Also numerous great nieces and nephews and friends.

A funeral service was held at Hermitage Funeral Home in Old Hickory, Tenn., on April 3, 2014, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jimmy Bates officiating. Entombment followed in the Hermitage Memorial Gardens.

Arletta J. “Arlee” Davids, 75, of Bowler passed away peacefully on April 1, 2014 in Antigo. She was born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation on Dec. 1, 1938, to the late Adrian “Cobby” and Angela Gardner.

Arlee was united in marriage to James “Jim” Davids in May 1957 at the Church of the Wilderness. She was a graduate of Bowler High School and earned an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

She held several positions throughout her life. She was the manager of the Arvid E. Miller Library-Museum, director of the S-M Head Start, where she enjoyed working with the young children of the community; it was the most rewarding and fulfilling job she ever had. She also worked at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee as an inspector. She and her family lived in Milwaukee for many years but would drive “up north” every weekend.

One of her favorite childhood memories was picking cherries in Door County with her family and other families from the reservation. She continued the tradition with her own grandchildren. She also enjoyed berry and mushroom picking with her husband, sitting around campfires, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted Packers and Brett Favre fan.

Her husband told her when their sons were little that he was going to teach them to hunt and fish, so she decided that she would have to learn to like these things or sit home by herself. So she tagged along on hunting and fishing trips and learned to like it as much. They went on many trips to Canada camping and fishing with their sons. She and Jim also took many road trips in their pickup truck and camper across the country with their grandchildren in tow, and she has been to 49 states.

Arlee is survived by her sons, Sheldon, Bert and Mark, all of Bowler, and Steven (Antoinette) Davids, of Gresham; her grandchildren, Kelly, James, Shelly and Konkapot; her great-grandchildren, Kalen, Kamille, Conner, James “Be-ma-sek,” Paxston and her newest, Xavier. She is further survived by extended family, Carmen Cornelius, Louise Madosh, Marisa, Venessa and Trisha Cardish; brother–in-laws, Elwood “Woody” (Jermaine) Davids and Milford Mohawk; and sister-in-law, Pat Davids. She is also survived by her siblings, Chenda (Doug) Miller, Herb (Marilyn), Ralph (Lena) and Robert (Norma) Gardner; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Nancy Gardner.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim, of 53 years; grandson Teddy; her parents; her brother, Leroy; in-laws, Ira (T-Spoon) Davids, Larry Davids and Janis Mohawk.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Church of the Wilderness, Bowler, with Pastor Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Stockbridge-Munsee Burial Grounds in the town of Bartelme. Visitation will be held Tuesday at the church from 1-8 p.m. and Wednesday after 10 a.m. until time of service. Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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

The family would like to thank the many people who have helped Arlee during her illness, the staff at Fresenius (Dialysis) Care in Shawano, the staff at Leroyer Hospice in Antigo, Stockbridge-Munsee Health and Wellness Center, Elena Cox and Pastor Melinda Shriner for her great friendship and spiritual guidance, special friend Eunice Stick and her niece, Fran Miller.

Mary Catherine (nee Hawley) Wallin was born on April 22, 1927, in Green Bay and passed on March 31, 2014, at the Wealshire of Bloomington, Minn.

She was preceded in death by parents Arthur C. Hawley and Janet Ann Guldan Hawley, and an older brother, Thomas (Bernice).

Mary Catherine had been lovingly referred to as TuTu by grandson Andy and as M.C. by friends.

She is survived by husband Robert B. Wallin and her four children, Craig (Jennifer), Catherine ”Kate,” Mary Ellen (John) Dalman and Joseph (Beverly). She is also matriarch of eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Her Scots-Irish heritage was always of great importance to her. She attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Green Bay to the fourth grade and, after a family move, Sacred Heart School in Shawano. She graduated from Shawano High School, where she enjoyed theatre and won Wisconsin’s Best Actress Award, in 1945, and went on to earn a registered nurse degree from St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac in 1948. She used her education to go into private duty nursing care.

While in college, she met her future husband, and they were married in Shawano in 1950. The newlyweds moved to Minneapolis and started a family. She dedicated her life to raising her children and making a beautiful home. The family moved to Minnetonka, Minn., in 1963.

Over the years, Mary Catherine was active in The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, The League of Catholic Women, the Minnesota Orchestra’s WAMSO, as well as being an active parishioner at St. Kevin’s Church of Minneapolis, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Church of Minnetonka, and St. Olaf’s Church of Minneapolis. She put her faith into action in supporting the St. Dymphna Guild at IHM.

In her “retirement years,” she enjoyed world travels with her husband, Bob, winters on San Souci Beach in Waikiki, as well as relaxing in her backyard poolside screen porch. She created many wonderful oil-on-canvas paintings, and was masterful at sewing. After 86 years of life on Earth, she succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease and has gone now to Eternal Life.

A funeral Mass will be held in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 13505 Excelsior Blvd. in Minnetonka on the morning of Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior, with lunch after.

Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association, Caring & Sharing Hands, or IHM Church.

Lyle Eugene Schwenke, 90, of the town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on April 7, 1923, in the town of Richmond, he was the son of the late William and Helena (Schultz) Schwenke.

Lyle lived in the Shawano area all his life, except for the years he served with the United States Army during World War II. While in the Army, Lyle was wounded in the spring of 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart for his injuries. After returning home, Lyle met his future wife, Selma L. Mansee. The couple was married on Aug. 4, 1951, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the town of Pella.

Lyle worked for Hotz Manufacturing for many years, retiring in 1985. When not at work, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, as well as hunting, fishing, listening to country music and spending time with his family and the family dog, Fritzl. In 2011, Lyle was selected to be a part of the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He was a lifelong member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. where he served on the finance committee for several years.

Lyle is survived by his son, Michael (Pat) Schwenke, of Shawano.

Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Selma, on July 15, 2011; his son, Randall, in 1984; his parents; and two sisters, Marie Berdoll and Lucille Teetzen.

Funeral services will be announced on WTCH/WOWN and at www.swedbergfuneralhome.com.

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

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Terry Sousek, formerly of Gresham, died on April 7, 2014, at home in New York City with his loving wife, Ann, at his side. Terry was born on July 10, 1950, the fourth child of Margaret and Victor Sousek.

From little on, Terry was an avid musician, teaching himself to play the guitar, and there was nothing Terry enjoyed more than jamming with other musicians. It became his lifelong hobby, giving him, and others, a great deal of pleasure. As teenagers, he and his brother, Scott, formed their own band, The Distortions. Later, they formed Loose Ends and played throughout the state of Wisconsin, though they were best known in the Gresham and Shawano areas.

In later years, Terry also played occasionally with his brother Scott’s band in Minneapolis and continued his love of the guitar, writing several songs, which Loose Ends, and other bands, performed.

After graduating from Gresham High School, Terry went on to the University of Wisconsin for his bachelor’s degree and also graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He and his wife moved to New York City, where Terry opened Videoscript, a video deposition company that was the first of its kind in New York City and that he operated until recently.

In his free time, Terry, along with his brothers, was an avid fan of the Packers and the Brewers, and he spent many hours on the phone discussing the success of those teams with his brothers.

Terry is survived by his wife, Ann; his sister, Judy Koslowske (Tom), of Orchard Park, N.Y.; his brothers, Samuel (Diette), of Gresham, and Scott (Cindy), of Lakeville, Minn.; 14 nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Victor Sousek, his brother, Leland, and his grandparents.

The family thanks everyone for their loving support throughout this difficult time. We will all miss Terry.

Kenneth L. Malueg, 84, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.

Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.

Jerome F. Blank, 82, formerly of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Columbia, Ill.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced next week.

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

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Verna L. Bunkelman, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014, at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute.

Funeral service arrangements are currently pending and will be announced later.

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

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Russell E. Barnes, 66, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Kenneth “Ken” Malueg, 84, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.

Kenneth Louis Malueg was born on April 7, 1930, in the town of Germania, Shawano County, to Louis and Dorothy (Popelka) Malueg. He was united in marriage on May 3, 1953, to Elaine M. Jepson at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. In his early years, Ken did road construction for Kenwall in Milwaukee and then he drove truck for Tigerton Lumber Company. In 1965, the couple took over the family farm that Ken operated for many years until his retirement. His wife preceded him in death on July 7, 2010.

Ken was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. He enjoyed playing cards, throwing horseshoes, hunting and fishing. Ken was a devoted husband, a caring dad and grandpa, who always loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Lucy Bankes, of Shawano, and Nancy (friend Dale Selle) Michaelis, of Tigerton. There are four grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Michaelis, of Tigerton, Richard Bankes, of Shawano, Michelle Menge, of Tigerton, and Karri Hoefferle, of Shawano. There are 10 great-grandchildren, Brittany, Ivy and Jade Hoefferle, Melissa Bula, Michael Michaelis Jr., Kyle Erickson, Makenzie and Jocelyn Menge, Rae Ann Strehlow and Eliana Michaelis. There is one great-great-grandson, Kyle Bula; a sister, Betty Brevik, of Iola; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Lorge, of New London. Ken is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Elaine, and a son-in-law, Loryn Michaelis.

The funeral service will be held Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate, and burial will be at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

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

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Evergreen in Shawano for the excellent care given to Ken during his stay.

Morris M. Krueger, 76, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano, where he had been a resident for two days.

Morris was born on Dec. 24, 1937, in Shawano, a son of the late Benjamin and Bernice (Darling) Krueger. He attended the Shawano schools and was a graduate of Shawano High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy. He served as a boatswains mate for two years of active duty from 1955-1957 and then served in the Naval Reserve until 1967.

After his service time, Morris was employed at American Motors Corporation in Milwaukee, Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville and Phenix Manufacturing in Shawano. Following his retirement, he had been employed in the maintenance department at ManorCare of Shawano.

Morris was an avid collector and restorer of old cars, especially Model A Fords, and also collected foreign currency.

Morris is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Ramirez, of Bonduel, Elizabeth Raisor, of Kentucky, and Christina Jones, of Tampa, Fla.; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his dear friend and soul mate, Mae Ebelt, of Shawano, whom he has spent the past 48 years with. He also is survived by a sister, Glenda Harrell, of Tulsa, Okla.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marion Kasper, and his former wife, Elaine F. Jones.

Funeral services for Morris Krueger will be held on Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Shawano AmVets Post 10 will perform military honors at the funeral home immediately following the service.

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

Theodore Henry Otto, 78, of Sheboygan, passed away Friday morning, April 11, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 13, 1936, in Sheboygan, Theodore was a son of the late Adolph and Olga Radke Otto. He attended Madison Grade School and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1953. He then went on to honor his country by serving in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. On April 28, 1962, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Doris Mae Maltbey, in Shawano.

Ted was employed by Plastics Engineering Co. for 43 years, retiring in 1998. He was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, where he was involved in many ministries, including singing in the choir. Ted was a kind, loving, warm-hearted guy who always greeted everyone with a smile. He was passionate about helping other people in need, easy to talk to, helping everyone feel comfortable and welcome when they were around him. Prayer was a big part of his life. He often talked about being in constant contact with God, asking for forgiveness for his shortcomings and help for overcoming them. He attempted to instill this in the people in his life, mainly his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially watching the grandchildren play their many sports activities. He was an avid Brewers, Packers and Badgers fan who also enjoyed dancing polkas with his wife, Doris, all kinds of cards, especially Sheepshead and Cribbage, bowling, gardening and traveling.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Doris; his three children, Robert Otto, Sheboygan Falls, Kathy (Sam) Schmitt, Sheboygan Falls, and Sharon (Warren) Batkiewicz, Kohler; four grandchildren, Ryan and Alex Schmitt, Sheboygan Falls, and Erik and Kyle (Kristen) Batkiewicz, Kohler; his brother, Richard (Ione) Otto, Sheboygan Falls; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter; two brothers, Edward (Gloria) Otto and Arthur (Lois) Otto; and his sister-in-law, Phyllis Otto.

Funeral services for Ted will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 2104 Geele Ave., Sheboygan. Family and friends are welcome at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place at Gardens of Peace Mausoleum following cremation.

The family would like to thank Dr. Turaga and staff at Froedtert Medical Center, Dr. Bettag and staff, and the nurses and staff of St. Nicholas Home Health & Hospice for all of their loving care and support.

A memorial fund has been established in his name.

The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Ted’s arrangements.

Arlene J. Burke, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 6, 2014, at The Cottages in Shawano. She was born July 19, 1924, in Lunds, a daughter of the late George W. and Clara J. (Anker) Black.

A memorial service for Arlene will be held Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Gisele Berninghaus will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano on Tuesday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Online condolences are available at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

Lola M. Pleshek, 87, formerly of the town of Waukechon, passed away Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014, at ManorCare of Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past four years.

A funeral Mass for Lola will be celebrated Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, town of Waukechon. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder Mickelson Funeral Service on Monday, April 13, from 4-7 p.m. and again at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass.

A full obituary will be published at www.schroedermickelsonfuneralservice.com.

Russell E. Barnes, 66, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on Aug. 12, 1947, in Keshena, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor “Sissy Bug” (Webster) Barnes.

After graduating from Shawano High School, Russell enlisted with the United States Marines and proudly served his country for nearly three years during the Vietnam War. After service, Russell worked as an iron worker and later as a police officer and in construction. Most recently he worked at the Menominee Casino. On Sept. 25, 2007, he was united in marriage to Lorraine “Clowny” Summers in Keshena. When not at work, Russell enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, fishing and riding in the woods. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit.

Russell is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two daughters, Jody Barnes, of Green Bay, and Gayla Barnes, of St. Louis, Mo.; four stepchildren, Sara Munoz, of Appleton, Kelly Summers, of Chicago, Roland Peynetsa, of Oshkosh, and Monneedoe Haack, of Green Bay; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Jimmy (Michelle) Barnes, of Keshena; two sisters, Irene Barnes, of Keshena, and Marcene (Daryl) Barnes, of Keshena; numerous aunts and uncles, including special aunts Roberta Young, Donna Franklin and Flora Munoz, and special uncle Louis Webster; numerous nieces and nephews, including two special nephews, Jesse Barnes and Carl Barnes Sr.; and his dog, Cisco, whom Russell affectionately referred to as his “Little Boy.”

Russell was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beverly Bird; and three brothers, Dennis, Virgil and John “Poncho” Barnes Jr.

Military services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the Menominee Veterans Park in Keshena. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the park on Thursday from noon until the time of services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Russell’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice, especially Patty and Leah for everything they did for Russell.

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Betty J. Mattmiller, 82, formerly of Mattoon, died on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1931, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Kortbein) Kielman.

Betty graduated in 1950 from Bowler High School. She was united in marriage to Willard Mattmiller on June 15, 1957, in Bowler. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1980.

She worked at Wolf’s Grocery Store in Bowler and the grocery store in Mattoon. She then was employed by Weinbrenner Shoe Factory, Antigo, and retired from the Mattoon Veneer Mill. Betty enjoyed reading, hunting, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and shopping. She also loved her dogs.

Survivors include a daughter, Bev (John) Murphy, Antigo; grandson, Scott (Melody) Murphy, Weston; brother, Alvin (Lois) Kielman, Mattoon; sister-in-law, Joyce Kielman, King; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; parents, Charles and Amanda Kielman; brothers, Harvey (Helen), George (Ida), Alfred (Mildred), William, Orval (Anne), Royal and Harold (Pat); sisters, Beatrice (Roy) Whitehouse and Milda (John) Stolzman; and a nephew, Bobby Whitehouse.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

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

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

Carl Johnson Maskewit Jr., 47, of Keshena, died unexpectedly April 13, 2014, in Appleton with his family by his side. Born on Oct. 18, 1966, in Sturgeon Bay, he was the son of Carl J. Maskewit Sr. and the late Sharon (Winneshiek) Maskewit.

Known as an avid outdoorsman, Carl enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially cutting wood with his father. He had a great sense of humor, always laughing and joking around, and those that knew him referred to him as a “good drinker.”

Carl will be sadly missed by his family and friends, including his father, Carl Sr., of Keshena; his sisters, Linda (Raphael) Boivin, of Keshena, Mary (Daniel) Tomow, of Legend Lake, Sharon Maskewit, of South Dakota; brothers, Jacob Maskewit Sr., of Keshena, John Maskewit, of Keshena, Mitchell (Elizabeth) Maskewit III, of Keshena; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, including his special great-niece Leila Sky Peters, whom he adored, and his favorite cousins, Candy Boyd and John Boyd III.

Carl is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon (Winneshiek) Maskewit, and his sister-in-law, Debra Maskewit.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be at the Carl Maskewit Sr. residence, N276 Max Martin Road, in Keshena from noon on Wednesday until the procession leaves for the funeral home on Friday. There will be a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Lola M. Pleshek, 87, formerly of the town of Waukechon, Shawano, passed away Friday afternoon, April 11, 2014, at ManorCare of Shawano, where she had been a resident for the past four years.

Lola Conradt was born Jan. 19, 1927, in the town of Ellington, Outagamie County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Janke) Conradt. She attended country schools and later graduated from Shiocton High School.

On July 17, 1948, she was united in marriage to Adolph Pleshek in Shawano. Lola worked raising her family and working with her husband, Adolph, on the family homestead in the town of Waukechon her entire married life. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1995.

Lola was a former and proud member of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in the town of Waukechon and later Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, where she was active with the St. Anne Society, the Council of Catholic Women, volunteered with the St. Vincent De Paul Society and was a member of the Catholic Knights. Lola was a devout Catholic who was true to her faith as well as her beliefs. Lola was also a past member of the American Rifle Association. She worked hard to raise her family, be a homemaker, as well as help her husband on the farm. She loved to cook for her family, tend her flower gardens and always had a wonderful sense of humor.

Lola is survived by her loving and devoted children, Clarence “Sonny” (Kathy) Pleshek, Roy (Deborah) Pleshek, Patty (Mike) Rindt, Tom (Debra) Pleshek and Tim (Molly Fischer) Pleshek, all of the town of Waukechon; her grandchildren, Adam, Gregg (Emily) and Jesse Pleshek, Reagan and Riley Rindt, Shiela (Greg) Landon, Jimmy, Joshua and Nicole Pleshek; four great-grandchildren, Ethan and Henry Pleshek, Jacob and Bryce Landon. Lola is further survived by her sisters, Dorothy Karbel, of Milwaukee, Janice VanStraten, of Shiocton, and Verla Booth, of Tomahawk Lake; her brothers, Gordon “Bob” Conradt, of Thiensville, Charles (Audrey) Conradt and LeRoy (Jeannine) Conradt, both of Shiocton, and James (JoAnne) Conradt, of Black Creek. Lola is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Victor and Reno Conradt, and her sisters, Margie Conradt and Charlotte Merholtz.

A funeral Mass for Lola Pleshek was celebrated Tuesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris was the celebrant. Interment was in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, town of Waukechon. Relatives and friends called at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Tuesday at Sacred Heart from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A parish wake service was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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

The family thanks the staff at ManorCare in Shawano, Heartland Hospice and ThedaCare Physicians for the compassion and care that Lola has received the past years. The family also thanks Father Luke Ferris and Rob Mickelson for their support and guidance through this difficult time.

Lois Harriet Kroenke, 86, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Maple Lane in the town of Belle Plaine. Born on July 26, 1927, in Lake Elmo, Minn., she was the daughter of the late Rev. Richard and Helene (Bussman) Jank.

After graduating from high school in Clear Lake, Lois attended Valparaiso University, where she earned her diploma in 1949. She was consecrated as a Lutheran deaconess the same year and served Faith Lutheran Church in Milwaukee for two years as a parish deaconess. She was united in marriage to Robert Kroenke in July 1951. From 1958 to 1962, Lois served as president for the North Wisconsin District Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Lois and Bob made the trek in 1965 to Papua New Guinea, where she was a missionary involved with women’s work until 1971. She was very active in church activities at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond and was an avid gardener.

Lois is survived by her husband, Robert; two brothers, the Rev. Roland (Norma) Jank, of Nebraska, and the Rev. Orville (Arlene) Jank, of Wausau. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, too.

Lois was preceded in death by her sister, Paula Jank.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on ednesday, April 23, 2014, at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church with the Rev. Travis Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Jakobi Building Fund.

Swedberg Funeral home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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