Mark L. “Sparky” Schwartz, 56, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at his home. Born on Jan. 25, 1958, in Shawano, he was the son of Kenneth and the late Carmen (Laux) Schwartz.

Mark lived in Shawano for all of his life and was formerly employed by Weber and Schmidt Lumber. He enjoyed stock car racing.

Mark is survived by his lifetime partner, Elaine; his daughter, Tammy (Tracy) Wassenberg, of Shawano; his father, Kenneth; and his brother, David Schwartz, of West Virginia.

Mark is preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Zion Rest Cemetery in Gresham. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Lawrence “Larry” E. Bricco Jr., 55, of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the Township of Long Lake, Florence County.

Larry was born on May 11, 1959, in Clintonville, the son of the late Lawrence and Rosalie “Rosie” (Kupsky) Bricco Sr. He attended Clintonville High School, then served in the U.S. Army from 1977 until 1981. Returning to Clintonville, Larry trained and became an E.M.T. for Clintonville Area Ambulance Service. He also enjoyed working at the humane shelter in Shepley and serving as a security guard for the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department.

Larry’s passion was working with his dogs and serving as director and operator of his independent K-9 Search and Rescue Service. For many years, Larry provided searches all over the United States. He earned the reputation and was named one of the top cadaver search units in the U.S.

During his spare time, other activities Larry enjoyed were fund raising, hunting and salmon fishing.

Survivors include his sisters: Susan Bricco, Wausau, Diana (Mike) Kasperek, Sandra Krainik and Patti (Terry) McAuly, all of Clintonville; nieces and nephews, Angie Schider, Brian (Crystal) Schider, Justin (Michelle) McAuly, Brandon (Bri Stevenson) McAuly, Savannah McAuly, Rachel Rose Kasperek and Corrisa Krainik; great-nephews, Tyler, Jacob and Aiden. He is further survived by aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn brother, and a great niece, Lexi.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with Deacon Howard Bricco officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service. Military honors will be provided at the funeral home by American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664 of Clintonville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Bricco family to be established at a later date.

Walter C. Hanson, 71, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

A full obituary to follow.

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Robert “Bob” Sumnicht, 91, of Merrill, passed away on June 11, 2014, at the Artisan Assisted Living facility under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. Bob was born on May 1, 1923 to Frank and Augusta (Dittman) Sumnicht in the town of Shawano.

Bob attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1952. He was in the military and served three years in occupied Japan. He would eventually meet the love of his life, Joyce Glasbrenner, and they were united in marriage on June 27, 1953, in Eau Claire. They moved to Merrill in 1953, and Bob worked in the UW-Extension office as a Lincoln County agricultural agent. He retired in 1981. Bob had been a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church since 1953 and served on various committees throughout the years. He was a proud member of the Merrill Lions Club, even receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. Bob was also a chairman and member of the Merrill Parks and Recreation Department. He was a member of the board of directors of the Wisconsin Association of County Fairs for seven years, also serving 35 years on the Lincoln County Fair Board. He served as the chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors. Bob was active in the Merrill Chamber of Commerce and received the Ambassador Award.

In his younger years, Bob farmed in Shawano County on the home farm. Bob eventually started his own Christmas tree plantation business, receiving the Wisconsin Tree Farmer of the Year award in 1988. He liked nothing better than spending time outdoors in his Christmas tree plantations and making maple syrup in the spring. He took many hunting trips to Wyoming and many fishing trips to Canada. He’ll be remembered by many for grilling chicken at many local events. He will be sadly missed.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce Sumnicht, of Merrill; three children, Sarah (Gary) Stroyny, of Mosinee, George (Sandie) Sumnicht, of Madison, and Carol (Bill) Strand, of Kronenwetter; three grandsons, Steve, Robert and Scott; stepgrandsons, Nathan and Jason; great-stepgrandson, Evan; numerous nieces and nephews; and last but not least, his best buddy, Oreo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gladys, Mabel and Grace; brothers, Kenneth and Lenard.

Funeral services for Bob will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Merrill. The Rev. Joel Hoelter will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, June 15, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home and also on Monday, June 16, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Merrill.

Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

Walter C. “Wally” Hanson, 71, of the town of Wescott, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at his property in Oconto County. Born on April 30, 1943, in Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Vivian M. (Dickelman) Hanson.

Wally grew up in Illinois and graduated from Chicago’s Fenger High School in 1961. He furthered his education with a full scholarship to Upper Iowa University. While there, he played center on the football team, a team that is now featured in the university’s Hall of Fame. He received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1970. After teaching in Zion, Ill., for three years, Wally moved to the Shawano area and taught at the Shawano High School for the next 30 years. He also coached the football team for 23 years, five of which were as the head football coach. Wally served as an assistant basketball coach for 12 years. After his years of teaching in Shawano, Wally taught at the College of the Menominee Nation until retiring in 2012.

On Dec. 20, 1980, Wally was united in marriage to Susan Koehler Giese in Shawano. Together, the couple enjoyed spending time at their home on Shawano Lake. Wally also enjoyed traveling, watching old movies, art and oil painting, gardening, history and science. He loved spending time with his family and was looking forward to their time together this summer. He was an active member of the Shawano Lake Golf Club. Wally Hanson was known to many throughout the Shawano community as a family member, friend, teacher and coach, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Wally is survived by his wife of 33 years, Susan; his daughter, Christine K. (Dean) Fellman, of Shawano; two sons, Robert H. (Keri Giller) Hanson, of Washington, D.C., Derek D. (Tristan) Hanson, of Chicago; three grandchildren, Chelsea (fiancé, Michael Nehlsen) Fellman, Oliver Hanson, Audrey Hanson; a brother, Howard (Laura) Hanson, of Chicago; and his former wife, Judy Gourley, of Wausau.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Hanson; and a sister, Janet Carlson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

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Gordon E. Radtke, 93, of Embarrass, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. He was born on July 3, 1920, in Zachow, the son of the late Henry and Hattie (Schwahn) Radtke.

On Dec. 18, 1943, Gordon married Lucille Huebner in Shawano. The couple lived and farmed in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County, until 1953 when they moved to Embarrass. In Embarrass they ran Radtke Foods until 1961 and then purchased and operated the Embarrass Carding Mill until retirement. Gordon served as an Embarrass village trustee and served on the Embarrass Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, where he has served on the church council for many years. His hobbies included spending time with his family, socializing and going out to eat.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lucille; daughters, Sue (Don) Haws, Embarrass, and Peggy (Wayne) Rindt, Clintonville; grandchildren, Wendy (Lance) Haddock, Utah, Jodi (Jeff Sincoular) Haws, Shawano, and Kelli (Jeff Asman) Rindt, Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Rebekah (Seth) Minnis, Hatley, Alex and Kallie Laughridge, Danielle Haws, and Amanda, Zachary and Rebecca Sincoular; great-great-grandchildren, Tirzah, Jeremiah, Levi and Silas Minnis, Alliyah Haws; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sylvia Below and Judy (Don) Thaves, Shawano; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Myron (Lila) Radtke; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bette (Jerry) Nachtwey and Orland “Pudge” Below; and nephew, Richard Below.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Embarrass. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

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

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

The Radtke family would like to sincerely thank the ThedaCare at Home Hospice staff, especially Betsy, and Cherry Meadows Hospice staff for all of their compassionate care given to their dad during his short illness.

Donald Robert Klose, 80, of Cecil, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on March 30, 1934, to the late Eric and Alma (Buettner) Klose, the fourth of six children.

After graduating from high school in 1952, Don continued to work for Mason’s Flowers, where he had worked throughout high school. There he met Suzan (Suki) Mason, and the couple wed in 1956. They had three children before her untimely death from cancer in 1963. Don found love once again when he met Patsy Catencamp, whom he married on Jan. 15, 1966. They had a son together and built a life in Shawano as respected business owners of Mason’s Flowers before selling the business in 1992. Never one to be idle for long, Don soon became employed at Maple Lane Health Care Facility and worked there in maintenance until he finally retired in 2006. Don was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and was an avid hunter, spending many seasons at the cabin in Mountain that he shared with his brothers. Don and Pat enjoyed several years at their home on Shawano Lake where they delighted in holiday cookouts, visits from the children and grandchildren, and many years of beautiful sunsets on the lake.

Don was a beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather with a big heart and an even bigger smile. His smile and laughter will always and forever be in the hearts of those who loved him. Heaven will never be cleaner!

Don’s greatest pride and joy was his family, and he is survived by his loving wife, Pat; sons, Don, of Shawano, Jeff, of Neenah, and Paul, of Marinette; daughter, Jeanne, of Truckee, California; and grandchildren, Nicole and Tony Klose, Dustin and Michael Passalalpi, and Tara and Peyton Klose. He is further survived by his brothers, Richard, of Green Bay, and Gerald (Robin), of Muskego; sister, Patsy (Jerry) Beilfuss, of Clintonville; sister-in-law, Mary Erbrecht, of Shawano; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Even as family dynamics changed throughout the years, Don always kept his home, heart and arms open to daughters-in-law, Lisa Lemhouse, Margaret Klose and Deanna Klose.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; his first wife, Susanne; two brothers, Kenneth and David; sister-in-law, Amy Klose; brother-in-law, Ed Erbrecht; and great-nephew, Craig Klose.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

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Lucille L. Hildemann, 98, of Embarrass, formerly of Clintonville, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2014, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass.

Lucille was born on April 17, 1916, in the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, as the daughter of the late Alex and Olga (Hoyer) Hildemann. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. In 1944 Lucille was employed at F.W.D, Seagrave, in Clintonville, where she worked for 37 years as a data processor. During this time she moved to Clintonville and joined St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was an active member. Her church was her hobby, and she enjoyed teaching Sunday School for both St. Martin and St. Paul.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Donald (Ruth) Pahlow, Belle Plaine, Roger (Susan) Pahlow, Shawano, Milton (Pat) Ohlinger, Fond du Lac, Ardis Ohlinger, Fond du Lac, and David (Melodie) Ohlinger, Mercer; also numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alita (Rudolph) Ohlinger and Vera (Walter) Pahlow; and a brother, Victor Hildemann.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Bill Heiges officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

An online guestbook can be found for Lucille at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Clarence Alfred Chicks, 96, of Gresham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Clarence was the oldest living member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians and one of only two surviving tribal members who served in World War II. He was a man of great faith in God, a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, neighbor and patriot who touched the lives of countless people across multiple generations and never harbored a bad thought nor spoke an ill word about anyone he ever met.

Clarence was born on July 27, 1917, in Red Springs to the late Harry and Alice (Davids) Chicks. He was united in marriage in 1946 to Sarah Wanda Miller, who preceded him in death in 1959. Clarence was a lifelong member of the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church in Red Springs, attended the Mission School and later graduated from the Haskell Indian Institute in Lawrence, Kansas, before answering the call of duty and enlisting in the Navy during World War II. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters aboard a destroyer escort, the U.S.S. Bivin.

In addition to working in a lumber camp and building stone fences with his father, his career included working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Delco Electronics, where the guidance system for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs were built. After his retirement he embarked upon a second career, building and remodeling homes. Clarence was an active cross-country skier and loved to ride his bike and often bicycled from Milwaukee to Red Springs in a single day, having made his last trip at the age of 80.

Clarence is survived by three children, Susan (Marc) Wojiciechowski, Terry Chicks and Robert (Rose) Chicks; grandson, Nathan (Jamie) Chicks Wojiciechowski; a great-grandson, Eliot Chicks Wojiciechowski; a brother-in-law, Floyd Hartwig; two sisters-in-law, Rita Chicks and Clarice Chicks; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Anita Hashbarger.

In addition to his wife and parents, Clarence was preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Jean Chicks; his in-laws, Aubyn and Tressie Miller; nine siblings, John, Stanley, Calvin, Arminta, Henry, Sheldon, David, Aldine, Katherine; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale Miller, Shirley Koeller and Valda Hartwig.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church, Gresham, with the Rev. Roland Golz officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established for the Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Clarence’s caregiver, Cheryl Pieper, ThedaCare Hospice Team 5 and all those who held him in their hearts and prayers.

James E. Karcheski, 78, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.

With respect to family requests, no funeral services will be held.

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

Doreen Yvonne Mathie, 88, of the town of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

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

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Erna F. Berglin, 91, formerly of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Maple Grove Care Center in Green Bay.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Friday, June 20.

Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano is assisting the Berglin family.

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Sarah M. Kaquatosh, 39, of Neopit, unexpectedly began her journey to the Spirit World on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sarah was born on Nov. 19, 1974, to the late Everette “Butch” Waupoose Sr. and Elmira “Jeannine” (Caldwell) Waupoose. She attended school at St. Anthony’s and Menominee Indian High School. After graduating she was employed a Menominee Tribal School, the Menominee Tribal Bingo Casino and later Mohican Bingo until 1997.

On July 16, 2004, Sarah was united in marriage to Warren Kaquatosh Jr. and began her family, devoting each and every day to them.

Sarah had a love for softball, daily walks, crossword puzzles, playing Bingo, laughing and spending time with friend and family, especially her precious daughters, Patricia and Cassanndra. She spent a lot of time doing volunteer work at the Menominee Tribal School and St. Anthony’s Parish. She helped family and friends in any way she could.

Sarah is survived by her loving husband, Warren, and her precious daughters, Patricia Marie and Cassanndra Ann, Neopit; her mother Elmira “Jeannine” Waupoose, of Neopit; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Warren and Anita Kaquatosh Sr.; her siblings, Emmeretta (special friend Wade Lyons) Corn, Neopit, Lori (Dean) Waupoose, Keshena, Patricia (Patty) and Anthony (Snub) Sparks, Neopit, Everett Waupoose Jr., Lakeland, Fla., and Romilda (special friend Clifford Madosh III), Neopit.

She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, Donna, Elmira, Ashley, Amos, Renetta, Dean, Forrest, Emmie, Dionne, Clifford IV, Dallas, Christina, Lanayea, Everett III, Skye, Winter; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; and special godsons Dean Waupoose Jr. and Daelian Madosh.

She was preceded in death by her father, Everette “Butch” Waupoose Sr.; her grandparents, Alexander Sr., Sarah Waupoose, “Joe John,” Myrtle Caldwell; niece, Hope Lynn Menore; and special friends Misty Waubanascum and Jackie Sanapaw.

A funeral Mass for Sarah will be celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Neopit. Relatives and friends may call at the Menominee Tribal Community Center in Neopit after 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014. A parish wake service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

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

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

The family would like to thank the Langlade Memorial Hospital and Wausau Aspirus Hospital for the care they provided Sarah, and Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service for assisting the family.

Dennis A. “Corn Man” Schmandt, 73, and Sally M. Schmandt, 71, of Shawano, formerly of the town of Dupont, Waupaca County, passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2014, from injuries received in an auto accident in the town of Richmond, Shawano County.

Dennis was born on July 13, 1940, in the town of Dupont as the son of the late Avery and Irene (Schoenrock) Schmandt. Sally was born in Aurora, Illinois, on Nov. 11, 1942, as the daughter of the late Albert and Salma (Hokenson) Ecklund. Dennis grew up in Dupont and Sally grew up in Waupaca, where she had moved as a small child with her family from Illinois.

The couple were united in marriage on June 13, 1960, in Menominee County, Michigan. After marriage they farmed Dennis’ family farm in Dupont while he also worked for AgVenture Seed Company and was an oil salesman for Cen-Pe-Co Oil. Dennis served with the Dupont Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years and was retiring next month. Sally worked mainly as a homemaker but also worked at various businesses around the area for many years. They were members of Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass.

The couple enjoyed traveling to Jamaica and Hawaii, and took multiple fishing trips to Canada. Dennis and Sally were big fans of the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Sally enjoyed crafts and, as her family joked, usually had her hands full with some of Dennis’ antics. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved being around them. Dennis enjoyed telling the occasional joke, breeding his Chocolate Labradors, fishing and deer hunting.

The couple moved to Shawano earlier this month. They were partners in this life, and it is comforting to know they will walk hand in hand through the gates of Heaven.

Survivors include their children, Dale (Debbie) Schmandt and Shelly (Steve) Raab, all of Clintonville; grandchildren, Ryan (Erin) Schmandt and their son, Porter, Nicole Schmandt and her son, Kingston, Aaron (Lindsey) Schmandt and their son, Nyles, Katie (fiance Jake Liebzeit) Barkow, Amy (Kyle Thomas) Barkow, and Austin and Briana Schmandt; Sally’s siblings, Beverly (Jack) Waterfield, Eileen (Tom) Schultz, Claire Watgen, Leroy (Lana) Ecklund and Gary (Pat) Ecklund; Sally’s sister-in-law, Patty Ecklund; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The couple were preceded in death by their parents; a son, Lonnie; Dennis’ sister, in infancy; and Sally’s siblings, Larry, Dan and Bart Ecklund; and Virginia Lindenmeyer.

A combined memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Inurnment will be at the Big Falls Cemetery, Big Falls. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

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

An online guestbook can be found for them at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Nicholas Kern Sr., 79, of Shawano Lake, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at The Cottages on Golden Pond in Shawano. He was born on Nov. 16, 1934, in Appleton, the son of the late Nicholas J. and Margaret (Weiland) Kern.

Nick married Donna Zephirin on Sept. 17, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. They were blessed with four children, Susan (Kevin) Gerarden, Julie (Mike Saunders) Herb, Kathleen (David) Heger and Nicholas E. Kern Jr.; 11 grandchildren, Paul (Melissa Cichantek) Gerarden, Charles (Meghan Helmle) Gerarden and John Gerarden, Jodi Kay (Ryan) Dorshorst, Natalie (Luke) Kohtala and Broderick Herb, Amy (Michael) Berghuis and Layla Heger, Karri, Nicholas Benjamin and Tobias Kern; and four great-grandchildren, Megan, Teddy, Dylan and Lincoln.

Donna passed away on March 9, 2002 after 47 ½ years of marriage. Nick married Marilyn Gunther on Oct. 16, 2004. He welcomed eight stepchildren, 11 stepgrandchildren and three great-stepgrandchildren into his family.

Nick is further survived by his sisters, Lorraine Coopman, Joyce Frank, and Donna (Cornelius) Van Hout; brothers-in-law, Leonard Wyngaard and James (Vicki) Zephirin; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Vincent Kern; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vernon Coopman, Dolores (Harley) Reinholz, JoAnn (Jerome) Jost, Rita Wyngaard, Bernice (Bob) Schmidt and William Frank; nephews, Dennis Schmidt and Jay Wyngaard; and nieces, Kim Wyngaard and Christine Reinholz.

Nick attended St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Lawrence Seminary and graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha. He was a charter member and trustee at St. Bernadette Parish and past president of St. Bernadette School Home School Association. He was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cecil the past 10 years. Nick retired from Miller Electric after 41 years of employment and was past president at the Miller Electric Credit Union. He was also a vice president of the NE Wisconsin World Trade Association.

The funeral liturgy for Nicholas will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton. The Rev. Donald Zuleger will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton. A visitation will take place on Sunday at Wichmann Funeral Home downtown chapel, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, from 6 p.m. until a prayer service at 8 p.m., and again at church on Monday from 10-10:45 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Bernadette Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated.

Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

A special thank you to the staff at The Cottages on Golden Pond, and Heartland Hospice, for the care and compassion shown to Nick and our family.

Erna F. Berglin, 91, formerly of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Maple Ridge Nursing Home in Green Bay.

Erna was born April 22, 1923, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Gustav and Huldina (Mielke) Raasch. She lived and farmed in the town of Belle Plaine for many years. She is a former member of St. James Lutheran Church and recently a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Green Bay. In her later years, Erna worked as a volunteer doing care with the elderly.

Erna is survived by her children, Karl (Joji) Berglin, of Green Bay, and Mary (Greg) Habeck, of De Pere, five grandchildren, Jill (Jeff) Shaver, Mike (Shannon) Berglin, David Marohl, Luke Berglin and Natalie (Cole) Van Roy. She is further survived by four great-grandchildren, Amberly Summ, Nyia Marohl, Mollie Shaver and Ezra Berglin, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three sisters and seven brothers.

Funeral services for Erna will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Scott Malme will officiate. Interment will be follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Relatives and friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service until the hour of service.

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

Eugene H. Giessel, 86, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014.

Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Mark D. Marciniak, 53, of Shawano, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, June 20, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mark was born on March 3, 1961, in Platteville, a son of the late Valerian “Larry” and Elizabeth (Gehr) Marciniak.

Mark had been employed at Lakeland Industries in Shawano and later was a self-employed handyman. Mark enjoyed trips to the casino and playing the lottery. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano.

Mark is survived by his brother, Timothy Marciniak, of South Wales, New York; his loving niece, Madison Marciniak, of Holland, New York; and stepmother, Bonnie Marciniak, of Shawano. He is further survived by his aunts and uncles, Jack (Betty) Marciniak, Joe Rank, Al (Eleanor) Marciniak, Pat (Rosie) Marciniak, Joan Pregler, Rose (Jim) Jensen, Mary (Ken) Rine, Cindy (Rick) Hurlbert, Gene (Shirley) Gehr and Janice Gehr. He has numerous cousins who survive him as well.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, David Marciniak.

A Funeral Mass for Mark will be celebrated on Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the gymnasium at Sacred Heart on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of mass.

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

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

Lois Joyce (Pashouwer) Smith, 81, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Monday, June 23, 2014, at Shawano Medical Center. She was born on Feb. 20, 1933, daughter of the late Lionel and Joyce (Gallagher) Hodgins.

On April 24, 1951, Lois married Harvey Pashouwer, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2014. On Nov. 3, 1978, she was united in marriage to Howard Smith Jr. at West Side Moravian Church, Green Bay. He preceded her in death on May 6, 2013.

Lois farmed with her first husband. Later together with her family, she owned and operated the Lena Restaurant. During this time, she obtained her pilot’s license at the age of 35. She inspired her daughter and granddaughter to continue her legacy of flying. She along with her husband of 35 years, Howard Smith, owned and operated a commercial rabbit farm in Seymour. Lois was a member and past treasurer of the Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. She fulfilled her lifelong dream of traveling to Israel. She was an active member of the Shawano Area Writers group and wrote many articles for The Shawano Leader and other publications. She recently completed a book of her life story. She will be remembered as a mother to many other children, with Howard being her oldest.

She is survived by her children, Mimi Hatton (special friend, Dean), Kathy (Steve) Bruger, Robin (Charlie) Henn, Ann (Carl) Van Gheem, John (Kathy) Pashouwer, Bob (Beth) Pashouwer, Mary (Robert) Holtz, Cal Pashouwer (special friend, Dawn), Linda Lange (special friend, Bob), Dan (Lisa) Smith, Ron Smith and Julie (Mike) Hert; 27 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Lois is further survived by a sister, June Adekunle; two brothers-in-law, Gordon (Marilyn) Smith and Clyde (Barb) Smith; two sisters-in-law, Nora (Gene) Corey and Phyllis Gerrits; and many nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia; son, Anthony; brother, Ronald Hodgins; brother-in-law, Roy Smith.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 3 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. Burial will take place at the West Side Moravian Cemetery, Ashwaubenon.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.

A special thank you to the staff at Shawano Medical Center and ThedaCare Hospice for their care and concern.