Audrey E. Schultz, 79, of Shawano, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, May 16, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center, where she had been a patient the past two weeks.

Audrey was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Abingdon, England, a daughter of the late Leslie and Mary (Coster) Crapper. Audrey grew up and graduated from high school in England.

Audrey met her husband, William F Schultz Jr., while he was stationed in Portsmith, England, serving as a military policeman for the United States Air Force. Audrey and William where united in marriage on June 19, 1954, at St. Michael’s Church in Cumnor, England. The couple stayed in England until 1955. When they left England, the couple returned to Shawano.

Upon returning to Shawano, Audrey went to work at the A & W Family Restaurant in Shawano. She later worked at Spurgeon’s Department Store. Audrey later went to work at Chaimson’s Department Store in Shawano. She retired in the mid 1980s. Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on July 7, 1998.

Audrey enjoyed playing the game of Bingo. She also enjoyed camping, knitting, playing cards and in her younger days, she was an avid bowler. Audrey liked to tend her flower gardens and was a true lover of cats.

Audrey is survived by her loving children, Karen (Gary) Rankin, of West Bend, William L. (Patti) Schultz III, of Wasilla, Alaska, Bruce “Duffy” (fiancé, Dawn) Schultz, of Shawano, and Debi (Dan) Walgurski, of Suamico; grandchildren, Andrew and Stephanie Rankin, Michael Ebelt, Amber Schultz, Jeremy (fiancé, Callie) Schultz, Nikita and Briar Schultz, Lauren and Sidni Walgurski, Amy, Hannah and Jacob Jensrud; two great-great-grandchildren, Audrey and Kieran Ebelt; several nieces and nephews.

Audrey was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Crapper, and her in-laws,

Funeral services for Audrey Schultz will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. James Lonick, lay minister of prayer, will officiate. Interment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service that morning.

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

The family thanks the staff of ThedaCare at Home Hospice and the staff at Shawano Medical Center for the compassion and care that Audrey received during her stay.

Dorothy D. Koeller, 93, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, May 14, 2014, at Lynn Care Center in Front Royal, Va. Dorothy had lived in Virginia for the past two years.

The former Dorothy Rambo was born on Feb. 1, 1921, in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late William and Rose (Vieau) Rambo. At an early age, Dorothy moved to Shawano from Milwaukee.

On Nov. 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Alvin Koeller at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Following their marriage, Dorothy and Alvin, along with Reynold and Myrtle Zoglman, built the Pine Acre Motel in Shawano. The couple owned and operated the Pine Acre until 1972. Alvin Koeller preceded Dorothy in death on Aug. 22, 1989.

Dorothy was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was also a member of the Shawano American Legion Auxiliary. Dorothy’s true love was spending time with family. She also loved to travel.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Loretta (Clarence) Hohner. of Winchester, Va., Melvin (Lindalee) Koeller, of Erie, Colo., Diane (Eugene) Zoglman, of Addison, Ill., and Judy (Thomas) Born, of Oak Creek; 11 grandchildren, Kim Marie (Michael) Kraus, of Las Cruces, N.M., Shirley Koeller, of Lafayette, Colo., Sharon Koeller, of LaCombe, La., Suzanna Koeller, of Littleton, Colo., Leslie Cole, of Longmont, Colo., Adam (Jennifer) Koeller, of Phoenix, Ariz., Shane (Chermille) Zoglman, of Wauconda, Ill., Todd (Jennifer) Zoglman, of Gilbert, Ariz., Wendy (Darrell) Pratt, of Bartlett, Ill., and Heather (Victor) Nino, of Franklin; 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Leonard (Evelyn) Rambo, of Antigo, and two sisters, Marjorie Weeks, of McKinney, Texas, and Delores (Charles) Thunander, of Milwaukee. She is further survived by her in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; a grandson, Timothy and his wife, Cynthia Hohner; her sisters, Marcella Wegner, Patsy Hagen, Geraldine Smits, Lorraine Kriescher and Mary Theda; and her brothers, Lester Rambo, Roy Seidlitz and one infant brother.

Funeral services for Dorothy Koeller will be held on Monday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Sunday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

Ansel L. Malcore, 79, of Shawano, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, on the family farm in Green Bay to the late Gustave “Gus” and Grace (Jadin) Malcore.

Ansel was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and its ROTC program. Following high school he joined the armed services and became a corporal in the Marine Corps. Ansel served his country for two years during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Upon returning from the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Konowalski, on April 16, 1955, at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church. They just celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Ansel was employed by the American Can Corporation for 39 years until his retirement. He and Jean started Malcore’s Central Vac’s, which became a family business and remains a family business with their son Steve as the current owner. Upon retiring from the central vac business they moved to Shawano and resided in their home on the channel, where many days were spent admiring the beauty of Mother Nature. Ansel loved watching all the birds and wildlife from their backyard and truly enjoyed taking the family on pontoon rides. He was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing and was an excellent rifleman and marksman. Ansel was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 2723 in Shawano.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, Shawano, and their five children, Judy (John) Van Pay, Green Bay, Jody (David) Raddant, Cecil, Doug (Karen) Malcore, Green Bay, Steve (Holly) Malcore, Greenleaf, and Dori (James) Kolkowski, Krakow; six grandchildren, Cory (Kristie) Van Pay, Angela Van Pay, Nadeen VandenPlas (Rancier), Derek Malcore, Ryan and Emily Malcore; four stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren and nine great-stepgrandchildren; one brother, Allen (Elizabeth) Malcore, Green Bay; one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Nancy (John) Hansen and Richard Buss, all of Green Bay; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Asha VandenPlas, and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Buss.

Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 3-7 p.m. Sunday. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation will continue on Monday after 10 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 3425 Willow Road, until time of Mass. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Ralph Merkatoris officiating. Full military honors to follow at church after Mass. Entombment will be in the Veterans Wall of Honor at the Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.

Online condolences may be sent to the Malcore family at www.prokowall.com.

In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in Ansel’s name.

Adolph F. “Al” Krueger, 93, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014, at King Veterans Home in King.

Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

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

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Regina A. “Audrey” Tepiew, 69, of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Regina was born on Jan. 30, 1945, to the late Elmer Bigfire and Stella (Nahwahquaw) Bigfire in Keshena.

Regina is survived by four children, Kimberly, Mary, Kerry and Victor; several grandchildren; her mother, Stella; two brothers, William (Roxanna) Bigfire, of Keshena, and Randall (Angeline) Bigfire, of Neopit; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer; two brothers, Myron and Elmer Jr.; as well as her sister, Claire Jean.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Zoar. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the services on Friday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Bernice A. Reissmann, 88, of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernice was born on Aug. 8, 1925, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Steinke) Radun.

On Nov. 3, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Bud” Reissmann in Milwaukee. The couple had lived in Birnamwood and Marion, and in 1961 moved to Clintonville. Bernice enjoyed being a homemaker. Once her family was grown, she worked at Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass, for a number of years in the laundry department until her retirement. Harold preceded his wife in death on Jan. 10, 1995.

Bernice was a private person, however, she had a contagious smile. Her hobbies included watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, walking and listening and dancing to polka music.

Survivors include her daughters: Sharon (Edwin “Bub”) Kitzman, Big Falls, Sandra Blum, Tigerton, Diane (Jim) Gocke, Marion, and Gale (Scott) Stoehr, Sauk City; her sons, Ronald (Cheryl) Reissmann, Appleton, and Dale Reissmann, Clintonville; her grandchildren, Kelly (Jeff) Anklam, Oneida, Kevin Reissmann, Clintonville, Kimi (Eric) Johnson, Clintonville, Rhonda (Charlie) Denu, Mount Horeb, Angie (Cory) Chovanec, Oshkosh, Carey (Lucas) Carroll, Maui, Hawaii, Mandy Stoehr (Ryan Johnson), Sauk City, and Stacey Stoehr (Jesse Baier), Prairie du Sac; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold “Bud”; a daughter, Shirley, in infancy; three sisters, Martha Pingel, Adela Krueger and Laura Meverden; brother, Rudolph Radun; grandson, Tim Erickson; and son-in-law, Karl Blum.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Jill Meyer officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

The Reissmann family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice for all of the gentle and personal care given to Bernice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Bernice’s family.

Corey F. Krueger, 46, of Shawano, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Monday afternoon, May 26, 2014, after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Corey was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Shawano, a son of Fred and Sue (Corey) Krueger.

He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and later graduated from Shawano High School with the Class of 1986. Following high school, he attended Central Wisconsin Technical College in Wausau.

Corey was employed at Bellin Sports Medicine and later at the Menominee Bingo and Casino Resort, where he was employed at the time of his death.

On July 17, 1999, Corey was united in marriage to the former Melody Nelson at Centerville, S.D. The couple has lived in Shawano since their marriage.

Corey was a good and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and taking his annual fishing trip to South Dakota with his family members. He was an exceptional father, who was involved with the day-to-day lives of his loving children. He enjoyed attending all of their sporting events. He was a fan of the Badgers, Packers and Brewers and was an avid reader. He was an active member of the A to Z Investment Club.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melody, of Shawano; three children, James, Emma and Erin Krueger, all at home; parents, Fred and Sue Krueger, of Shawano; two brothers, Rick (Karen Lynn) Krueger, of Bayside, and Hans (Julie) Krueger, of Lodi; one sister, Karen Sue (Jon) Slaght, of Minneapolis; his mother- and father in-law, Norman (Anna Mae) Nelson, of Centerville, S.D.; three brothers-in-law, Jim Nelson, of Beresford, S.D., Jeff (Janice) Nelson ,of Centerville, S.D., and Don (Rachel) Nelson, of Medford. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A funeral Mass for Corey will be celebrated on Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano on Friday, May 30, from 4-7 p.m. and at the gymnasium of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A parish wake service will be conducted at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Friday.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in his name to establish a trust fund for his children.

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

Charles Dean Huehnerfuss, 79, of Shawano, left this world to join our beloved family in Heaven on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Green Bay.

Charles was born Oct. 16, 1934, in Wausau to the loving parents Emil and Goldie Huehnerfuss. Charles attended school in Birnamwood and Wausau. Following school, he entered the U.S. Army, serving from 1955-57 in Texas. He then attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering. After that, he started working for Xerox Corp as a copier repair man for 34 years. Retiring from Xerox, he kept busy fixing jewelry, doing flea markets, spending time in Florida with his friend Joanie, spending quality time with his family and working in his yard. On March 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Helen Erickson in Milwaukee. They then moved to Green Bay for 14 years until relocating to Shawano, where Charles spent the rest of his golden years. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers.

Charles is survived by his son, Jeff (Sandy), of Lakewood; two daughters, Carla Burr and Coleen (Tracy) Ray, of all Shawano; grandkids, MJ (Michele) Burr, Brea (Eric) Murch, Lexi Dobberstein, Brynlee Ray, Todd Boardman; great-grandkids, Morgan Huehnerfuss, Nick Boardman, Aidan and Adison Burr, Mayla Murch; and his beloved Corgi, Mika.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; his parents; sisters, Marion and Delores; granddaughter, Shawn Boardman; and son-in-law, Mark Burr.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Restlawn Cemetery in Wausau on Monday.

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Dad: We are going to miss you every moment of every day. You gave us so much love that your heart was getting so tired after this sixth surgery to repair it. We will see you again in Heaven someday, please greet us with open arms.

Until we meet again. All our love,

Jeff, Carla & Coleen.

Arthur H. “Art” Piehl, 71, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 28, 2014, at his home on the day of his favorite food holiday, National Hamburger Day.

Art was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Shawano, a son of the late Henry and Viola (Kriewaldt) Piehl. Art was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine.

He graduated from Shawano High School in 1961, and following high school earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in agricultural business management. Following college, he was employed at H.G. Prange Company in Green Bay for several years in the sales department.

On July 10, 1971, he was united in marriage to the former Kerry K. Knope at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Following their marriage the couple moved to Green Bay. The couple moved back to Shawano in 1978. Art had been employed at K & K Implement in Shawano for over 40 years as the parts manager. He retired from K & K in 2008.

Art was a good and faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church. When his children were younger, he enjoyed attending all of their extracurricular activities. He was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan and enjoyed most other sports. Art was an active member of the Shawano County Agricultural Society and also served on the Shawano County Fair Board. Art was a kind, gentle and soft-spoken man who was friendly to everyone he met. His priority was always family first.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kerry K. Piehl, of Shawano; Aaron M. (fiancé Laura Hartman) Piehl, of Cable, Kara N. Piehl, of Green Bay, and Andrew N. Piehl, of Shawano; one brother, Roger (Sally) Piehl, of Shawano; his cousin, Charlie (Cleida) O’Brien, of Shawano; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Art Piehl will be held on Sunday, June 1, at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to the St. James Celebration Service in the name of Art Piehl.

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

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

Verna C. Johnson Miller, 77, of Bowler, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on Nov. 27, 1936, in the town of Red Springs, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Virginia (Mohawk) Johnson.

Verna was married on March 12, 1955, to Charles Terrio Sr. for 13 years. On Aug. 7, 1976, she was united in marriage to Arvid “Babe” Miller Jr. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1997. Verna was the first tribal employee of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. She was also the first nurse hired at the Stockbridge-Munsee Clinic. Verna always took care of other people and even acted the part of a first responder before there was such a thing. She would make house calls if needed and would welcomingly accept the sick and injured at her doorstep during all hours of the day and night. Later, Verna ran a daycare for her grandchildren in her home. Verna was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness and was the first woman to act as church council president. She was a Peacemaker for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, judge of the election board, health board member and a housing commissioner.

Verna is survived by her children, Terrie K. Terrio, of Bowler, Bonnie (Kirby) Welch Sr., of Bowler, Charles (Michelle) Terrio III, of Kroenwetter, William (Rhianne) Terrio, of Bowler, David (Jennifer ) Terrio, of Gresham, Verna (Michael) Micik, of Shawano, Angel (Jeff Zobeck) Miller, of Gresham, and Virginia (Jason) Hietpas, of Shawano; a stepdaughter, Keri Miller, of Shawano; grandchildren, Ken, KJ, Genna, Martin, Charlie, Ginny, Toban, Dakota, Dan, Andy, Sylas, Tia, Autumn, Rick, Mitchell, Aurora, Odessa, Manny, Charlee, Rose, Marley, Jaxsyn, Nick, Marcel, Sarah, Rupert, Mariah, Brooke, Devon and Rhiannon; siblings to her children, Scott Terrio and Ganelle Naud; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard (Roxanne) Johnson, of Gresham; and two sisters, Bonnie (Les) Slater Sr., of Bowler, and Mary Cotton, of Gresham.

Verna is further survived by sisters-in-law, Sheila (Matt) Powless, Leah (Wabeno) Miller, Molly (Lloyd) Fredenberg, Kristy (Randy) Malone, Tammy (Roderick) Pecore, all of Bowler; brothers-in-law, Dick (Pat) Miller, Carl (Anita) Miller, Harvey Kroening, all of Bowler; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Babe; parents; brother, George F. Johnson; and mother-in-law, Bernice Miller Pidgeon.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness in Bowler with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds. Those who wish to stay after the burial are welcome to visit with the family.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Lois Adela Zastrow, 85, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. Born on Nov. 11, 1928, in the town of Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Reinhold and Amanda (Ruhbusch) Wruck. She was baptized on Dec. 9, 1928, and was confirmed on May 10, 1942.

Lois graduated from Shawano High School in 1946. After graduation she worked at Farmer’s Hardware. On Sept. 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to Carl Zastrow in Shawano. Lois enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, baking and going on trips. She liked to listen to and go to Brewers games. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort, where she was a member of Ladies Aid and LWML. She also volunteered at the LCFS Thrift Store. Most of her life Lois lived in Red River, later moving to an apartment in Shawano in 2007.

Lois is survived by five children, Reginald (Sandy) Zastrow, of Shawano, Ronda (Tom) Strenski, of Green Bay, Randall (Kim) Zastrow and Roxy Martzke, all of Red River, and Robin Kaufman, of Eagan, Minn.; six grandchildren, Daniel Kluth, of Helena, Mont., Angela (Adam) Craig, of Pleasant Prairie, Jason (Käryn) Martzke, of Fall Creek, Elizabeth (Jesse) Otto, of Pella, Kyle Kaufman, of Littleton, Colo., and Karly Kaufman, of Eagan, Minn.; five great-grandchildren, Nolan, Cameron and Jaelyn Martzke and Ava and Austin Craig; four stepgrandchildren; and 11 great-stepgrandchildren.

Lois is further survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara (David) Habeck, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Carl, on Feb. 24, 1999; two sons-in-law, Donald Kluth and James Martzke; her parents; her in-laws; a brother, Reuben (Phyllis) Wruck; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Violet Sperberg, Reuben and Charlotte Habeck, and Lawrence and Shirley Sperberg.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church-Hermansfort with the Rev. Roland Golz and Vicar Steve Conradt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church–Hermansfort.

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Wayne A. Waupoose, 41, of Denmark, died unexpectedly on June 2, 2014, in Shawano. Born on May 3, 1973, in Shawano, he is the son of the late Evelyn Kay Waupoose.

Wayne was united in marriage to Nichole Justice on Oct. 6, 2006, at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Wayne was a quiet, humble and honest individual who adored being the loving father to his two sons. His love of teaching was evident as he shared his knowledge of computers with those who attended his IT trainings at MITW, along with the computer classes he taught. Wayne recently discovered a love of fishing and was an avid Packers fan.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Nichole; two sons, Ramone and Chubbs; a sister, Kathy Waupoose, of Neopit; a brother, Tony (Tracy) Waupoose, of Keshena; nieces and nephews, Mindy, A.J., Manih and Bryce Waupoose; great-niece, Kaylin; aunt, Edith Santerno, of Neopit; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; a brother, Anthony, in infancy; uncles, Melvin Waupoose, Francis “Pooch” Waupoose; an aunt, Mindy DuBois; his grandparents; and cousins, Stephen and Dana Waupoose.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Edith Santerno residence, 3640 N. 2nd St., in Neopit from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the procession leaves for the church 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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Lois Virginia Bogda, 73, of L’Anse, Mich., formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones at her residence in Zeba, Mich., on Monday, June 2, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in L’Anse on March 8, 1941, the daughter of Harry Crebessa and Virginia Asher (Vanlinden).

Lois attended school in L’Anse and received her GED in Milwaukee. She studied at Milwaukee Area Technical College for hotel/motel management. She married Roger L. Bogda in Milwaukee on Oct. 18, 1969. They were married for 44 years. She worked at Briggs and Stratton as an assembler, and also had a career job at A.O. Smith Corporation as a production welder. She was a breast cancer survivor. She was the VFW Auxiliary Post 2304 president. She was also the president of the AMVETS Auxiliary Post 27 and AMVETS state officer in Milwaukee.

In 2000, Lois and her husband moved back to L’Anse and worked at the Baraga Home Helpers. She was a member of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and was an honored elder in 2006. She was also a member of the Zeba Methodist Church and the Ojibwa Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed many laughs. Lois was one of a kind and will always be remembered that way. She enjoyed various activities. Some of her favorites were Bingo, casino hopping, cooking, taking care of her flowers, four-wheeling, walks with her family, talking on the phone, dancing and listening to country music, and NASCAR racing, but most of all Lois enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Lois was a loving, compassionate and kind person, who always put a smile on someone’s face. She had a smile that could light up a room; she was loved by all for her positive and uplifting love of life. Even though she suffered in pain for many years, she never showed it and always carried a smile and a joke to share with those she came in contact with.

She is survived by her loving husband, Roger L. Bogda, and her children Cheryl L. Bogda, of L’Anse, and Donald L. Bogda and friend Carmen, of Green Bay; grandchildren Leona (Scott) Cardin, of Waterford, Melissa (Sean) Kruse, of Woodridge, Ill., Cheyenne Crebassa and friend Brandon, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Samantha (Ronnie) Chagnon, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Angelica Bogda and friend Mike, of Baraga, Mich., Roger (Boo) Crebessa, of Woodridge, Roger Bogda and friend Katie, of Green Bay, Sierra Curtis, of L’Anse, Jerry Crebessa Jr., of Arizona, and Louis Curtis Jr., of L’Anse; great-grandchildren, Ella Cardin, Jordan Cardin, Avangelica Crebessa, Matilda Chagnon, Blake Messer, Aubree Messer; sisters, Cecilia Owens of Baraga, Mich., Aurelia Hull, of Grafton, and Agnes Huckstaedt, of Baraga, Mich.; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; one son, Jerome “Yogi” Crebessa; three sisters and two brothers; grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bogda will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2014, at the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, with the Rev. Steve Rhoades officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral chapel on Sunday, June 8, 2014, from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the funeral service, the family invites friends to join them for fellowship and a luncheon at the Ojibwa Senior Center, Baraga. Interment will take place in the L’Anse Evergreen Cemetery.

Mrs. Bogda’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.rfsc.net.

The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Fae J. Church, 90, of Bowler, born on March 24, 1924, went home on June 3, 2014.

She was well-loved by many people and we invite you all to join us for services as follows: visitation, Sunday, June 8, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham and at church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service; services at 11 a.m. at The Assembly of God Church in Morgan Siding.

The family wishes to thank everyone who offered love, care and support to Fae and to us. Your time and thoughtfulness has created a special place in our hearts for you all.

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Brenda Sue Dickenson, 55, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born March 25, 1959, in Chicago, a daughter of the late Kenneth P. Dickenson and Shirley M. Elm.

Brenda is survived by her siblings: Richard Dickenson, Mark Dickenson, Bruce Dickenson, Greg Elm and Robintina Dickenson; aunties, Frieda Bergeon, Millie Elm and Arleen Elm; uncles, Ray Elm and Clayton Elm; good friends, Rose Reiter, Joan Boyd and Lisa “Micky” Crowe; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael “Sparky” Dickenson and Christopher “Squeaky” Dickenson; and sister, Amy Dickenson.

Family and friends may visit on Monday, June 9, 2014, at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, from 6-8 p.m., with Oneida Singers at 6:30 p.m. and prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday at Oneida United Methodist Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, from 9-11 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.

Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Dickenson family.

Donald J. Tate, 87, of Appleton, passed away on June 5, 2014, at Manor Care. Donald was born on Feb. 6, 1927, to Emanuel and Meta (Raddant) Tate in Shawano.

Don was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was united in marriage to Gloria Wolfgram on March 6, 1948, and together they celebrated 66 wonderful years together. Don was a hard working family man and always was there for his family. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and golfing, and the cottage in Woodruff for over 60 years. Don was very active in his church, and was an usher and head usher for many years. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, American Legion Post 38 and Teamsters Local 563.

Don is survived by his wife, Gloria, four children, Michael (Mary Beth) Tate, Greer, S.C., David Tate, Australia, Timothy (Diane) Tate, Eagle, and Julie Perez, Lake Geneva; eight grandchildren, Jason Tate, Gabriel Tate, Madeleine Tate, Daniel Tate, Jordon Tate, Sarah Tate, Carrissa Perez and Alexis Perez; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Carson, Saxon, Maddox and Jet; his brother, Duane (Marilyn ) Tate; sister, Diane (Eugene) Fowler; two sisters-in-law, Sally Palmer and Florence Wolfgram; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, and two brothers-in-law, Bruce Palmer and Leo Wolfgram.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 724 E. South River St., with the Rev. Jane Anderson officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

Miss Lorraine A. Stuewer, 104, of Shawano, passed away at Evergreen Care Center in Shawano on Sunday morning, June 8, 2014.

Lorraine was born on Oct. 12, 1909, in the town of Lessor, Shawano County, a daughter of the late Adolph and Eleanora (Borchardt) Stuewer.

At one time, Lorraine worked as a housekeeper for the Cantwell families in Shawano, and later worked at the former Patio Restaurant in Shawano.

Lorraine was a longtime member of St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano.

Lorraine is survived by her nephews, Bill (Tillie) Kallies, of Bonduel, Art (Marcia) Brodhagen, of Green Bay; nieces, Lilia (Oscar) Dirks, of Wausau, Mildred Buboltz, of De Pere, and Harriet Fester, of Bridgman, Michigan; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Lorraine was preceded in death by six sisters, Gertrude, Hedwig, Amanda, Elsbeth, Clara and Edna, and a brother, Max.

Funeral services for Lorraine will be held on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service.

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

Leonard R. Koehler, of the town of Wescott, Shawano, was blessed by God with 90 great years and polka danced his way into heaven on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2014. His two sons, Ronnie and Allen, and many family and friends met him at the gates to welcome him home.

Leonard was born on June 8, 1924, a son of the late Fred Sr. and Martha (Arndt) Koehler. Leonard had a wonderful life. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel. He was one of 10 children that God blessed Fred and Martha with. He lived on the family farm until he was 20. Then he told his pa that it was time for him to go make something of himself. He left to work for the railroad in Illinois, but realized after two weeks that it was not for him. He then moved to West Bend, where he started working at the Gehl Mfg. Company, a career that lasted 21 years. He met his future wife, Ida Parnitzke, at a local dance.

On Oct. 29, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ida at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Saukville. Following their marriage the couple lived in West Bend until 1968. It was during that year that he decided to move his family to Shawano to purchase Lenny’s Bamboo Bar. He, along with his wife, owned and operated the Bamboo from 1968 until 1971. He then went to work at Hotz Manufacturing in Shawano until his retirement in 1986 at the age of 62. Leonard’s “retirement” lasted approximately two weeks when he decided to take a part-time job working at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Leonard did retire 18 years later, at the age of 80.

Leonard lived a full life. He packed a lot of fun into 90 years, taking his wife to dances and playing many games of kickball and softball with his children. He hunted, fished and traveled all over the world with his family and friends. He enjoyed casino trips, dice and playing all kinds of card games. On hot summer days they played some of those games on the sandbar in Shawano Lake. Leonard never let any grass grow under his feet and was still active one week prior to his death.

He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to all. Leonard taught his children many things to carry on his legacy. Hard work, learning to do things for themselves, play cards, listen to polkas and enjoy life. Most importantly, he taught faith in God and the importance of family first. Leonard loved his family with his whole heart and was not afraid to show it. He was proud of his family and would tell his children that nobody had a family like his. There was love and good times to be shared by all. Holidays were especially important to Leonard, packing 50 or so family members into the small house.

Music was always a part of any family gathering. Even in his final days, when asked by Pastor Andrada what instrument he played, Leonard was able to pull out his squeeze box and play a little tune. This put a big smile on the pastor’s face and even a bigger one on Leonard’s.

The family is grateful that God gave them extra time to reminisce about old times and to create new memories for their future. Blessed with 90 years of life on earth and comfort in knowing that he will be with his lord and savior in paradise. He was the rock and foundation of his family and will be in the hearts and thoughts of his family forever.

We bid you farewell, Leonard, until we meet again. When you pull the handle of slot machine, listen to a polka or play a card game, think of Leonard.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Ida; five daughters, Nancy Koehler, Shirley (Randy) Hacker, Diane (Bob) Seehafer and Sharon (Rick) Nuske, all of Shawano, and Terri (Tom) Watters, of Bowler; one son, Wayne Koehler (special friend, Scarlett Polley), of New London; 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

He is further survived by his brothers, Kenny (Dorothy) Koehler and Harley (Alice) Koehler, of West Bend; sister, Isabelle Westerfeld, of Bonduel; brother in-law, William Parnitzke, of Fredonia; and two sisters in-law, Hilda Heilgendorf, of Port Washington, and Anna Schmidt, of Mayville.

Just like his wife and children planned his birthday party, his two sons, Ronnie and Allen, are planning his coming home party along with his parents; grandparents; two granddaughters; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold (Dorothy), Ray (Betty), Arnie (Elsie), Fritz (Betty), Lester (Joyce); sister, Marcella (Oliver); sister-in-law, Irene; and brothers-in-law, John, Robert and Hilbert.

A celebration of the life of Leonard Koehler will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the hour of the service.

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

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

The family thanks all the families and friends for keeping Leonard and his family in their thoughts and prayers, and Pastor Andrada, Pastor Rinehard and Pastor Heilsberg for sharing God’s word with him and reminding him that he has eternal life to look forward to. Also thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and the Friends of Hospice for all they did to assist Leonard and his family.

Linda Sue Caldwell, 62, of Neopit, walked on after a short illness, on June 6, 2014.

Linda was born on June 26, 1951, in Keshena to the late Alexander “Askie” and Sue (John) Askenette. She was united in marriage to Eugene Joseph Caldwell on Feb. 3, 1973. Linda was employed by Menominee Tribal Enterprises for 35 years, first working as the secretary for forestry and later as an accounting clerk until the time of her illness. She also served one term as a member of the MTE board of directors.

Linda graduated from Shawano High School and later received an associate degree in business from the College of the Menominee Nation. She was actively engaged in community activities with her husband, Gene. They both helped create the Building Better Communities organization in Neopit. Linda was a board member for the Neopit Woodland Youth Boys and Girls Club and served as a president of the Kateri Circle at St. Anthony’s Parish. In her free time, she loved rooting for the Packers and Badgers, watching the “Golden Girls” and, most of all, spending time with family at the Askenette lake lot and many other family functions.

Linda is survived by her her husband, Eugene; two sons, Christopher (Toni) Caldwell, of Keshena, and Jeremy Caldwell, of Neopit; a daughter, Charlotte (Mike) Caldwell-Aubid, of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Brooke Erin Caldwell, Trinaty Marie Caldwell, Jordan Buffalo, Charlotte “Noni” Caldwell, Julius Aubid and Animikence Aubid; six brothers and sisters, Donald Askenette, of Milwaukee, Wendell “Sim” (Sue) Askenette, of Keshena, Orin “Louie” Askenette, of Green Bay, Barbara Askenette, of Neopit, Patricia “Patsy” (Jerry) Chapman, of Keshena, and David “Peco” Askenette, of Neopit; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Alexander Askenette Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Darnell (Besaw) Askenette.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 9, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Neopit Community Center.

Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Elizabeth L. (Betty) Megna, 88, died on June 6, 2014.

Betty was born on July 26, 1925, in Guttenberg, Iowa. She attended grade and high school in Milwaukee. After World War II, Betty married Mark A. Megna on Aug. 30, 1947. They moved to Shawano, where Mark was a teacher and Betty a homemaker and then a part-time/full-time bookkeeper. Betty loved to play Bridge and they taught Bridge for many years while in Shawano.

Betty is survived by her four children, Michael (Alice) Megna, Maureen (James) Wiesner, Joseph (Mary) Megna and Tony (Roxanne) Megna; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark, who died in 1988.

Visitation will be at St. Martin Church, 407 S. Warrington Ave., Cecil, on Wednesday, June 11, from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Online condolences welcome at www.Pfotenhauer FuneralHome. com.

The family would like to thank the staff of Alpha Senior Concepts for their wonderful, compassionate care given to Betty; also special thanks to Hospice Advantage.