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

Verna L. Brocker was born Sept. 21, 1924, in the town of Hobart, Brown County, a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Schumacher) Brocker.

On Feb. 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Bunkelman at Oneida. Following their marriage the couple moved to Seymour. Verna was employed at the dry cleaners in Seymour for many years. During their time together, she along with her husband, Wilbur, owned and operated Bunkelman’s Bar in Sugar Bush. Wilbur preceded her in death in 1973. Following her husband’s death, Verna owned and operated Bunkelman’s Bank in Shawano along with her dear and faithful companion Wm. “Bill” Reinke. Mr. Reinke preceded her in death in 1994.

Verna is a member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was an avid fan of country music, she loved to travel, play Bingo and occasionally venture to the casino. She was famous for her homemade baked beans and truly loved to venture out in the autumn for color tours. She loved Halloween campfires in the woods and camping up north. Her favorite pastime was attending family gatherings, and she truly enjoyed being around people. She told her children after she retired from the tavern business that she really missed being around all of the people on a daily basis.

Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Patricia (Augie) Peotter, of Appleton, Janice Sawall, of New London, and Julie (Steve) Dyer, of St. Mary’s, Ga. She is further survived by Bill Reinke’s children, Glen Reinke, Christine (Pat) Scannel, of De Pere, Steve (Ginny) Reinke, of Green Bay, Ruth (Lloyd) Allen, of Navarino, and Paul Reinke, of Shawano. Verna also leaves eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and several stepgrandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Don (Marge) Brocker, of Seward, Ill., many nieces, nephews and a very special friend, LaVerne Lucht, of Shawano.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Vick and Lucille Werner, and two brothers, Victor and Melvin Brocker.

Memorial services for Verna L. Bunkelman will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Divine Savior Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Paul Kuehn will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

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

The family gives special thanks to Todd and all of the hospice team members, Cherry Meadows and Parkside staff for the compassion and care that Verna received from them all.

Eugene A. Cherny, 87, of the town of Matteson, Waupaca County, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, peacefully at his home. Eugene was born on Dec. 3, 1926, in Clintonville, the son of the late Albert and Augusta (Diem) Cherny.

When he was a child, Eugene’s family traveled and lived in various areas within the United States, eventually settling near Shawano. Eugene attended Shawano Public Schools and on Feb. 28, 1945, entered the U.S. Navy, attaining the rank of fireman second class. He was honorable discharged from the Navy on July 18, 1946, and returned to Shawano County.

On Sept. 20, 1947, Eugene married Janet Kerneen at the Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock. The couple lived and farmed near Marion for 47 years. While farming, Eugene also worked as an auto mechanic at Bertram’s in Marion, Clintonville Motors, O’Connor Automotive, Embarrass, as well as being the all-around neighborhood mechanic. In 1995 the couple moved to the Township of Matteson. Janet preceded her husband in death on Feb. 19, 2005, after 57 years of marriage.

Survivors include his daughters, Bonnie Rank and Penny Cherny, Clintonville; sons, James (Connie) Cherny, Bear Creek, Thomas (Ellen) Cherny, New Franken, and Andrew Cherny, Green Bay; grandchildren, Jonathan (Annie) Cherny, Christine (Mike) Yunek, Carrie (Chip) Curtis, Jim Cherny (special friend, Melanie), Emily (Arthur) Groenink, Merry (Jesse) Shaekleford, Paul (Zori) Cherny, Leigh-Ann Cherny and Andrea (Kegan) McMullen; and 12 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet; two brothers, Earl and Rusty; and his son-in-law, Thomas Rank.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with Zori Cherny officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664 of Clintonville.

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

Jerome Frederick “Jerry” Blank, 82, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Millstadt, Ill.

Jerry was born on June 14, 1931, in Pulcifer, a son of the late Robert and Arlene (Engel) Blank. He attended St. James Lutheran Grade School and later graduated from Shawano High School. In June 1949, he entered the United States Air Force and served for four years during the Korean War.

On Oct. 16, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Norma Ann Redmann at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Shawano. Jerry had been employed at the Shawano Paper Mill for over 37 years as a millwright/engineer, retiring in 1990. While working at the paper mill, he served as the treasurer of the Paper Mill Credit Union for over 25 years.

While living in Shawano, he was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Jerry was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jerry was an avid golfer throughout his life. He was also a former member of the Shawano Lions Club and served as the secretary of Shawano club. Never forgetting service to his country, he was a member of Shawano American Legion Post 117, where he served as club commander in 1976 and 1994. He was also a member of the 40 et 8 and was the chef de gare in 1994. Also active in civic service, he served the city of Shawano as alderman of Ward 3, sat on the Board of Review, was treasurer of the Job Service for 12 years and was former chairman of the Block Grant Committee.

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Norma, of Millstadt, Ill., he is survived by his daughters, Julie Ann Blank, of Monterey, Calif., and Janel Lynn (Steven) Gualdoni, of Millstadt; two grandchildren, Anna Martha Gualdoni and Mario Gualdoni, both of Millstadt; two sisters, Harriet Schauder and Betty (Robert) Nemetz, both of Shawano; a sister in-law, Alice Blank, of Shawano; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Pamela Rae Blank, a brother, Melvin Blank, and a brother-in-law, Glenn “Chic” Schauder.

A memorial service for Jerome F. Blank will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Ill., on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at 9 a.m. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano.

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

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

Gene Leroy Weed, 71, passed away at his home in the town of Grover on April 20, 2014.

Born Feb. 8, 1943, son of the late Asa and Orlene (Joy) Weed, he graduated from Marinette High School in 1961. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. On March 9, 1968, he married the former Carolyn Johnson. Gene retired from Graetz Manufacturing, where he was employed for 44 years.

Gene’s greatest joy was helping horses, and the horse world lost a true friend. He was a farrier for more than 40 years, helping many horses recover from hoof problems to become champions. He trained and raced horses in Wisconsin during the bush track years. Gene and his granddaughter, Katie, gamed many years in Norway, Mich., Marinette and Oconto counties. The horse shows were special because of his many friends and family.

Gene is survived by his wife, Carolyn; a daughter, Cheri; his grandchildren, Katie and Nick; four brothers, Robert (Sharon), of Pulaski, Vern (Pam) and Don (Kathy), of Porterfield, and Ken (Judy), of Peshtigo; many nieces and nephews; and Nickers.

He is also survived by special friends Don and Shannon, Joe and Sandy, Kathy, Rylee, John and Julie, Kim, and Kevin and Kimberly.

Family and friends may call Thursday, April 24, at Berth & Rosenthal Funeral Home in Peshtigo from 3 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Kevin Dembinski will officiate.

Kenneth A. Vorphal, 67, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014, at his home in Arkansas.

Funeral services for Kenneth will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Kurt Kluge will officiate. Interment, with full military honors conducted by AmVets Post 10, will be in Friendship Cemetery, town of Belle Plaine. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service after 9 a.m. Friday until the hour of service.

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

Lenore Catherine Miller, 81, of Bowler, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 20, 1933, in Neenah, she was the daughter of the late Helmer and Aurelia (Krause) Hoffman.

On April 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to William H. Miller in Menasha. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1993. Lenore lived in the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Community in Bowler for the past 40 years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit and had worked as a secretary at the Stockbridge-Munsee Elderly Center for five years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to be a part of her life. Lenore will be remembered for her Christian values, warm hugs, kind heart, beautiful smile and ever optimistic outlook on life.

Lenore is survived by her nine children, Bill Miller, of Nashville, Tenn., Cathy (Alan) Caldwell, of Gresham, Robert (Linda) Miller, of Wittenberg, Donna (Richard) Brown, of Sun Prairie, Terri (Doug) O’Connor, of Poynette, Christopher (Candi) Miller, of Gresham, Stacy Miller, of Missoula, Mont., Clinton Miller, of Bowler, and Cheri (Benny) Bowman, of Gresham; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Bill Hoffman, of Menasha.

Lenore was preceded in death by her husband, William; a grandson, Dante Miller; her parents; and a brother, Jim Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, and the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds.

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

The family wishes to give their heartfelt thanks to the Birch Hill Care Center staff and ThedaCare Hospice nurses for their loving care of Lenore and for the kindness and support they provided to her family during their time of need.

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Robert A. Hoeffs, 80, of Bonduel, died on Friday, April 18, 2014, with his family by his side. Born on April 28, 1933, in Bonduel, he was the son of the late Arnold and Ruth (Lauersdorf) Hoeffs.

Following Robert’s graduation from the Bonduel High School in 1951, he proudly served in the U.S. Army from August 1954 to May 1956, spending 16 months in Korea.

Robert was united in marriage on June 30, 1962, to Donna Montoure, who preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 2007. He worked at the Bleick’s Creamery from 1956-1976, making the transfer to Fort Howard until his retirement from there in 1998. He was a member at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in the town of Washington.

In his free time, Robert enjoyed bowling, playing cards, gardening and sports, especially watching the Packers, Badgers and Cubs. But above all, Robert found it captivating to watch his grandchildren play sports. Bob played baseball with the Cecil Mudhens from 1956-1964.

Robert is survived by his children, Brenda Staszak, Barbie Hoeffs, and Bradley (Mindy) Hoeffs, all of Bonduel; grandchildren, Stephanie (Adam) Mikle, of Gillett, Jared Staszak, of Bonduel, Kylie Hoeffs, of Bonduel; and a great-grandchild, Brixon, on the way. He is further survived by two siblings, Charles (Betty) Hoeffs, of Bonduel, and Nancy (Alvin) Bartz, of Shawano; and many nieces, nephews and brothers- and sisters-in-law.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, and a brother, Roger Hoeffs.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in the town of Washington with the Rev Steven Pockat officiating. Visitation was held Monday from 4–8 p.m. at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by the Bonduel American Legion Post 217.

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Connie P. Spiering, 62, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at her home. Born on May 13, 1951, in New London, she was the daughter of the late Truman and Lucy (Heffs) Shelley.

Connie worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. She was a talented seamstress who enjoyed sewing as well as camping. On Sept. 6, 2003, she was united in marriage to Daniel Spiering in Oshkosh. Connie was a kind soul with a big heart who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Connie is survived by her husband, Daniel; a son, Mark (Tracy) Phillips, of Clintonville; two stepsons, Joseph Spiering, of Oshkosh, and Troy Spiering, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Brianna, Morgan, Parker, Bentley, Mercedes, Trumann, Desiree, Timothy; a sister, Lynn (Deano) Geer, of Shawano; and a brother, Roger (Joan) Shelley, of New London.

Connie was preceded in death by her son, DuWayne Phillips, her parents and former husband, Kenneth Phillips.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Burial will be in the Danish Cemetery near Bear Creek. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Eunice Ida Moericke, 97, of Bonduel, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel.

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Clyde Jon Schmidt, 81, of Gresham, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on May 16, 1932, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Hartel) Schmidt.

Clyde grew up in the Gresham area and attended Roosevelt Grade School. In 1949, he graduated from Gresham High School. On May 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marjorie L. “Margie” Ringel at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. Clyde owned and operated a dairy farm near Gresham with his brother, Louis. When not working, Clyde enjoyed deer hunting, trout fishing and tending to his vegetable garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. Clyde was an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He also enjoyed playing cards with the neighborhood card club for more than 40 years. Clyde was a member of the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. He was also a member of the Herman Town Board, where he was a supervisor for 20 years, a member of the WI Feeder Pigs, where he was a director for six years, a member of the Gresham Lions for 35 years, board member of the Gresham Co-Op and a director of the Lyndhurst Shipping Association.

Clyde is survived by his nine children, Dennis (Dorine) Schmidt, of Tilleda, twins Dave (Karla) Schmidt, of Greenville, and Danny Schmidt, of Gresham, Peggy (Dennis) Spanbauer, of Oshkosh, Bonnie Schmidt, of Shawano, Kathy (Mark) Kroenke, of Shawano, Kristy (Tim) Paiser, of Gresham, Karen (John) Peters, of Green Bay, Andy (Lori) Schmidt, of Gresham; 20 grandchildren, Kim, Jessa (Todd), Shana (Ken), Stephanie, Tomi Jo, Hunter, Nicholas (Shawn), Nathan, Neil, Natalie, Casey (Keegan), Travis, Amanda, Trevor, Katie, Klarissa, Ethan (Anna), Elizabeth, Eric, Eben; three great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jacob, Greyson; two sisters, Joyce Reminger, of Leopolis, and Ruth Hoffman, of Gresham; a brother, Louis (Jackie) Schmidt, of Gresham; three sisters-in-law, Marilyn Rudesill, of Shawano, Yvonne (Robert) Miller, of Gresham, Dorothy Ringel, of Shawano; a brother-in-law, Keith Rudesill, of Gresham; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends.

Clyde was preceded in death by his wife, Margie, on Nov. 25, 2010; a granddaughter, Jamie Schmidt; his parents; a sister, Maxine (Harvey) Fehrman; three sisters-in-laws, Doris (George) Hammes, Philly (Herbert) Genskow, Hattie Pettis; and five brothers-in-law, John Reminger, Vernon Hoffman Sr., Russ (Pearl) Ringel, Victor Ringel and Earl Pettis.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, 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 Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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Nelda Lu Jacobs, 69, of Bowler, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on Aug. 16, 1944, in Sturgeon Bay, she was the daughter of Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs and the late Howard Jacobs.

Nelda worked as a cashier for the Little Star Retail Store. When not working at the store, Nelda loved being with children. She drove bus for the church kids, volunteered at The Family Center for Kids and helped with the Head Start program. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as reading, crocheting, knitting, sewing, doing beadwork and other crafts. Nelda was an amazing cook and will be remembered for making the best fry bread ever.

Nelda is survived by her very special friend of 16 years, Roger Winkle, of Chilton; her son, Gwendal Jacobs, of Bowler; her mother, Gretta Jacobs, of Bowler; five siblings, Clyde (Betsy) Jacobs, of Minnesota, Rosella Schaaf, of Bowler, twin brother Neil “Muncie” (Claudia) Jacobs, of Shawano, Euretta “Buzzi” Rollins, of Bowler, and Gearoldcq “Bear” (Vicki) Jacobs, of Amery; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Nelda was preceded in death by her father, Howard Jacobs, and a sister, Sugar Zimmerman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Assembly of God Church, Morgan Siding, with the Rev. Randy Stocksdale officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and will continue at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Jeanette M. Miller passed away early Sunday morning, April 27, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette began a vibrant and full life on March 21, 1931, in Shawano, a daughter of the late George “Jake” and Urith (Schweers) Frank. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Wausau in 1952 and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from St. Francis in Joliet, Ill., in 1979.

Jeanette married Jerome “Jerry” W. Miller on Oct. 17, 1953, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. They lived and worked in Aurora, Colo., while Jerry was in the armed forces. Together they raised four sons.

In 1958, they moved to Kohler, where Jeanette was active in the Kohler Women’s Club and St. John’s Altar Society. She was a Cub and Webelo Scout leader, her sons’ and grandsons’ biggest fan at all of their sporting events and at her granddaughter’s ballets and dance recitals.

She worked as a registered nurse at St. Nicholas Hospital on the Medical-Surgical Unit, Recovery and Operating Room before retiring as the supervisor of surgery and the emergency department in 1987. Since her retirement, she was active in the 220 Ladies Golf Club, Plymouth Women’s Civic Society and as a volunteer for St. Nicholas Hospice.

Her husband, Jerome, “Jerry,” preceded her in death on March 1, 2011.

Jeanette enjoyed golf, family reunions, traveling with friends, playing bridge, cribbage, sheepshead, and fellowship with everyone she came in touch with. She loved to laugh and have fun! Her heart was full of joy watching her family grow and spread their wings.

She is survived by two sons, William “Bill” (Cheryl) Miller, of Corona, Calif., and David (Kathy) Miller, of Cascade; daughter-in-law, Vicki Miller of McHenry, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Kara (Brian) Gill, of Middleton, Kurt Miller, of Sheboygan, Andrew Miller, of McHenry, Ill., Taylor Miller, of Corona, Calif., Brennan Newman, of Bethany, Okla., Ashley (Derek) Beyler, of Corona, Calif., and Gage, Chase and Lexi Miller, of McHenry, Ill.; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylie Anne, Aiden, Emersyn and Hudson Beyler, all of Corona, Calif., Sunny Sadler, of Bethany, Okla., Adalie Wathen, of McHenry, Ill., and Charles “Charlie” and Tanner Gill, of Middleton; sister-in-law: Virginia Magalska of New London; and brothers-in-law, John “Buddy” Miller, of Stevens Point, and Norbert “Nubbs” (Delores) Miller, of Stevens Point. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her two sons, Daniel “Danny” and James “Jim”; daughter-in-law, Daryl Miller; parents, George “Jake” and Urith (Schweers) Frank; stepmother, Dorothy (Idhe) Frank; brother-in-law, Ken Magalska; sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Newell, Audrey (Dennis) Berg and Patricia Miller.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Elkhart Lake. The Rev. Dan Volkert, pastor of the church, will officiate. Cremation has taken place.

Friends may call at the Resurrection Chapel at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for the Kohler High School Alumni Fund or St. Nicholas Hospital Home Health Hospice program.

The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is serving her family.

For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.

Jeanette’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. James Pawlak, the nursing staff at St. Nicholas Hospital, and the nursing staff at St. Nicholas Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Jeanette and all of her family.

“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” – Ben Hogan

Surrounded by his loving family, Jerry Rosnow, 91, of Shawano, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Born April 9, 1923, in Clintonville, he was the son of the late Arthur and Dolores Rosnow.

Jerry graduated from Shawano High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jerry was united in marriage on June 10, 1950, to Guinevere (Gwen) Rosnow, who preceded him in death on Dec. 17, 2012. Together they opened and operated Jerry’s Live Bait and Liquor Store from 1952 to 2001. Jerry had an amazing memory; if he met you once, he never forgot your name. Jerry also served two terms as an alderman for the city of Shawano.

His greatest passions were duck and deer hunting, trapping and fishing on Shawano Lake. Jerry was known by many for his colorful stories and great sense of humor. Some of his favorite stories were of the years he hunted with Brett Favre. His favorite memories were hunting with his son, Bill, which he did up to age 90.

Jerry is survived by three children: Dr. Jan Rosnow, Terri (Charles) Bridges and Bill (Kathy) Rosnow; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Jacqueline Rosnow; and a sister, Lois “Roz” (John) Rupple.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil on Thursday, May 1, 2014, with visitation starting at 10 a.m. A memorial Mass officiated by the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Online condolences can be sent to www.swedbergfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Walleyes for Tomorrow, Shawano Lake Chapter, Attn.: Ken V., P.O. Box 624, Bonduel, WI 54107.

The Rosnow family wishes to give a very special thanks to the staff at the Cottages Assisted Living for their professional and compassionate care. They truly were his extended family and provided Dad with a quality of life we can all only hope to have. Thanks also to Heartland Hospice for their excellent care, Swedberg Funeral Home (Shawano), who assisted with the arrangements, and to all of his great friends for their love and support.

Roger Ray Lemberg, 67, of the town of Wescott, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, in Green Bay. Born on July 30, 1946, in the town of Hartland, he was the son of the late Leonard and Viola (Hoefs) Lemberg.

Roger grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School. After graduating he enlisted with the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War for more than six years. Roger worked for many businesses in the area, including the canning factory as a maintenance foreman and recently as a truck driver for Schneider National. When not working, Roger enjoyed cutting wood and being outdoors. He also enjoyed collecting Ford tractors, country music and his dog, Waylon. On June 1, 1990, he was united in marriage to Judy (Smith) Olson in Little Suamico. Roger was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Roger is survived by his wife, Judy; four children, Richard (Nancy) Lemberg, of Pulaski, Jim (Joan) Lemberg, of Neenah, David Lemberg, of South Dakota, and Lanie Lemberg, of South Dakota; a stepson, James Smith; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Gruel, of Bonduel; a stepbrother, Delmar (Rose Ann) Zernicke, of Bonduel; a stepsister, Ellen (Gene) Mehlberg, of Caroline; four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2014, at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with the Rev. Loretta Waegli officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Bonduel American Legion Post 217 at the funeral home following the service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Valeria Mary Pevonka, 88, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully after a monthlong battle with heart and lung problems on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in Florida. Born on June 23, 1925, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Martha (Piotraschke) Schwartz.

During World War II, Valerie worked in an ammunition plant in Minneapolis. On Nov. 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Milton “Bud” Pevonka in the town of Herman, Shawano County. The couple lived in the Shawano area until 1982, when they retired and moved to Sarasota, Fla. They also enjoyed spending their summers close to their family in Minong. After Bud’s death on June 28, 2000, Valerie continued to spend her summers there.

Valerie worked several jobs throughout her life, including clerking at the National Tea Store and as a supervisor at Eagle Knit Knitting Mill. She was a former member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano, where she was a member of the Altar Guild. Valerie was a current member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Sarasota, where she was a member of the Altar Guild, and the Calvary Lutheran Church in Minong, where she was active in the quilting group. She also enjoyed embroidering towels for Calvary’s yearly bazaar and baking pies for other church events and bake sales.

Valerie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and belonged to different women’s golf leagues and several bridge clubs. She enjoyed spending her Wednesday afternoons playing bridge at Tri Par until as recently as mid-March. Valerie enjoyed tending to her flowers, reading, cooking, baking, watching golf on TV (and playing golf in her younger years), cheering on the Green Bay Packers, doing word puzzles, and was an avid animal lover. She especially enjoyed watching the wild animals that would frequent her yard from May through September in Minong.

Friday nights were usually spent with friends enjoying a cocktail and dinner out. But her true enjoyment in life came from moments spent with her family and friends. Her smiling face and vibrant sense of humor will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Valerie is survived by her daughter, Mary Jo (Jack) Link, of Minong and Nokomis, Fla.; two grandsons, Jay Link, of Minong (Kerri Link, of Minong), and Troy (Lorissa) Link, of Minong and Hillsboro Beach, Fla.; six great-grandchildren, Kaila Fiske, Kenia, Keria, Jayger, Jaxson and Lexssa Link, with a new baby boy, who Valerie was much anticipating, expected in May; two sisters, Margaret “Margie” (Jack) Schmidt, of Nokomis, Fla., and Janet Thiel, of Markesan; and two brothers-in-law, Dennis (Lucille) Pevonka and Orville Pevonka, all of Shawano. Valerie is also survived by many special friends, including her sister-in-law, Lucille Pevonka, as well as her Sarasota friends, Betty Gilman, Linda vonHoldt and Jan Walker; her Minong friends, Gladys Denninger, Vi Kivisto; and Gladys Stezenski, of Shawano.

Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; two sisters-in-law, Mildred (Joe) Ashenbrenner and Irene Pevonka; two brothers-in-law, Jack Thiel and Clarence (Jean) Pevonka; and a nephew, Jim Thiel.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Valerie will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from noon until the time of the service. A celebration of Valerie’s life will be held at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Minong on Friday, May 2, 2014, at noon. The Rev. Sara Pearson will officiate with a one-hour visitation prior.

The family asks that memorials be directed to the St. James, Concordia or Calvary Lutheran churches.

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

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Eunice Ida Moericke, 97, formerly of Bonduel, died on Friday, April 25, 2014, in De Pere. Born on Sept. 14, 1916, in Hortonville, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Elvira (Baars) Bleick.

When she was very young, Eunice and her family relocated to the Bonduel area, where her father opened Bleick’s Creamery, which produced cheese, ice cream and butter. On Sept. 14, 1938, Eunice was united in marriage to Elmer E. Moericke, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 1991. After they were married, the couple worked with her father at the creamery, taking over the business in 1951 until their retirement in 1979. Eunice was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, attending Bible Study, doing puzzles, playing games — including cards and Bingo, and she loved dogs and birds.

Eunice is survived by her daughter, Judy (Randy) Tank, of Gillett; her son, Daniel (Susan) Moericke, of De Pere; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Moericke, of Bonduel; two sisters-in-law, Marge Bleick, of Cecil, and Marie Moericke, of Crandon. She is further survived by seven grandchildren, Bobby Jo (Rick) Lade, Rick (Jodene) Moericke, Holly (Rory Schubert) Krueger, Eric Styczynski, Wendy (Greg) Staley, Kevin (Renee) Moericke and Sarah (Gary Rabe) Moericke; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; her parents; two sons, Wayne and Norman; a daughter, Diana; and two brothers, Carl and Robert.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2014, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Visitation was on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Swedberg-Wendt is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Brother Simeon (Alphonse Henry) Pytel, CFA, died on Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was born on Aug. 17, 1921, and raised in Hamtramck, Mich. It was a solidly Polish enclave where the Catholic Church was the center of the community, but the Polish national traditions and spirit were very palpable.

As a young adult he worked at Chrysler Corporation and in 1959 he entered the Alexian Brothers. He pronounced his perpetual vows within the Congregation of Alexian Brothers in 1966. Brother Simeon most recently served in the office of the Generalate on Signal Mountain, Tenn.

He is survived by his sister, Ann Pytel, of Sterling Heights, Mich., and a niece, Carol Hilton, of Las Vegas.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 11:15 a.m. in the St. Augustine Chapel of Alexian Village, Signal Mountain, where the family will receive friends prior to the Mass from 9-11:15 a.m. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chattanooga.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 404 S. Moore Road, Chattanooga.

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Thomas Tyrrell, 72, of Clintonville, walked to be with his Lord and Savior and his parents in heaven on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Thomas Clement Tyrrell was born on May 20, 1941, in Clintonville, the very special child of Clement “Irish” and Irene (Rades) Tyrrell. Tom attended school in Appleton. He enjoyed going to the family cottage at Pickerel Lake, watching and participating in the cerebral palsy telethons, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Tom also liked listening to music, and his favorite singer was Brenda Lee. He loved his job at Waupaca County Industries. Tom resided with his parents and later became part of the family at the Park Place Group Home, which is now called McKinley House. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and was brought Holy Communion on a regular basis, for which Tom was very thankful.

He is survived by the residents and staff of McKinley House; his aunt, Nathalie (Ken) Fetzer; his cousins, Janice (Jim) Westphal, David (Mary) Rades, Connie (Tom Peck) Raether, Bonnie (Marshall) Conradt, Donald (Jan) Miller, Betty (Bill) Peterson, Barbara (Andy) Bileck, Gerald (Sally) Cegelski, Fred Cegelski, Dick (Nyla) Cegelski and Maria (Rick) Leichtfuss.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. Deacon Lincoln Wood will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

A very sincere thank you to all who have cared for and given of themselves to make Tom comfortable and happy, especially Carole Daley and the staff at McKinley House, Dr. Leslie Gray, Dr. Cynthia Egan, Dr. Yuchin Fang, Mary Wais, Peggy Legut, Nancy Gartzke, Jamie Lodewegen, Kara Krohn and her family, Linda Marach, Jackie Fandrey, Brandi Marquardt, Julie Piotraschke, Elaine Schuler and the St. Rose Communion distributors, Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, and Heartland Hospice.

Tom now has everything in heaven. If you desire to give a remembrance, please donate to your favorite charity.

Zenith Louise “Nen” Lyons, 78, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 2, 1935, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Schroeder) Dick.

Zenith worked for several years as a home care worker. She was united in marriage to Merle “Sonny Boy” Lyons. Zenith was a member of the River Valley Church in Shawano. When not at work, she enjoyed doing word searches, playing Bingo and doing crossword puzzles. She was also an amazing cook.

Zenith is survived by two daughters, Doreen Lyons and Susie Lyons; two sons, John Lyons and Jim Lyons; 20 grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald “Desser” (Tonia) Dick, of California, and Richard “Dickie” (Margaret) Dick, of Lodi; and favorite friend, Santana Lyons.

Zenith was preceded in death by her husband, Merle; two children, Rose and Kenny; her parents; and seven siblings, John Dick, Bernard “Bunny” Dick, Donald “Donny” Dick, Francis “Sonny” Disk, Loretta “Humphsy” Wilbur, Dorothy “Nora” Hayes and Frances “Boo Boo” Rusch.

Private family services were held. Inurnment will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Keshena.

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

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the ThedaCare At Home nurses for the wonderful care given to Zenith and the compassion shown to her entire family.

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Dr. Adrian Peter Gansen Jr., 89, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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