Patricia Joanne Schrank, 82, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her bedside on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at The Cottages in Shawano. Born on Aug. 29, 1931, in Rozell, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophia (Seltmann) Murphy.

Patricia grew up and graduated high school in Kansas. In May 1951 she married Ralph West, and the couple moved to the Shawano area in 1966. After moving to Shawano, Patricia continued her education with an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a master’s degree from UW-Oshkosh. In 1968 Patricia started teaching first grade at Lincoln Elementary School and later at Olga Brener Elementary School in Shawano. She was an enthusiastic, nurturing teacher who loved her job.

In 1976, Ralph preceded her in death. Lucky enough to have been loved by two great men, on Aug. 26, 1990, Patricia was united in marriage to Arvin Schrank in Shawano. After nearly 25 years, Patricia retired from teaching. In her free time she enjoyed traveling with Arvin. Their travels included Hawaii, Ireland, Alaska, Florida, Texas, Utah and New Mexico. She also loved spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, as well as gardening and sewing. Patricia was a kind, gentle soul who never spoke a harsh word. Her patience and love of teaching will be remembered by many.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Arvin; two children, Mike (Mark) West, of Appleton, and Deb (Steve) Olufs, of West Salem; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Erin), Ben (Erin), Elliott, Erin and Brandon; two great-grandchildren on the way; a sister, Jeanne Moore, of Nevada; a brother, Duane (Norma) Murphy, of Kansas; and a sister-in-law, Jean Murphy, of Texas.

Patricia was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph; her parents; a brother, Bob Murphy; and a brother-in-law, Sam Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano at a later date. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Golda V. Wunrow, 67, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home with her husband at her side.

Golda was born on Oct. 12, 1946, to Edna (Jones) and V. C. Phillips in Wetumka, Oklahoma. On April 16, 1966, she married Roman Wunrow. She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. She loved living on the lake. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano.

She is survived by her husband, Roman Wunrow, of Cecil; her mother, Edna Knight, of Delores, Colorado; a brother, Mika (Judi) Phillips, of Delores, Colorado; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Gloria) Wunrow and Reinhold (Shirley) Wunrow; and many loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Christy and Cathy; also her father, V. C. Phillips; her stepfather, Maxie Knight; and brothers, Tommy Phillips and Johnny Knight.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Gisele Berninghaus officiating. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be held at St. John Baptist Cemetery in Howard.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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Myrtle D. Koeller, 91, of the town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on July 4, 1922, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Alma (Huebner) Berndt.

On Aug. 22, 1942, Myrtle was united in marriage to Clarence M. Koeller. The couple farmed in the town of Richmond until Clarence’s death on Oct. 21, 2001. Myrtle was an active member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano, where she was a member of the Valpo Guild, Ladies Aid and the Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Shawano Homemakers, the Shawano Farm Bureau, a Kiwani-Ann and a 4-H leader.

Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dennis) Tomchek, of Shawano; son, John (Nancy) Koeller, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Wellner, Jed (Heather) Tomchek, Maria Koeller and Eliza Koeller; five great-grandchildren, Seth, Olivia, Gage, Cole and Rose; sisters-in-law, Barbara Koeller and Eleanor Koeller; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, a granddaughter, Anne Koeller, her parents and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. William Otte officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Manor Care Health and Rehab and Heartland Home Hospice for the love and care given to Myrtle.

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Diane Marie Kettner, 70, of Bonduel, died on Friday, June 20, 2014, at home. Born on Sept. 19, 1943, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Ervin and Esther (Erickson) Bleckschmidt.

Diane was united in marriage to Gordon “Gordy” Kettner on July 1, 1967, in Milwaukee. The couple moved to the Shawano area in 1994, where Diane worked in the Shawano Hospital Critical Care Unit as a monitor technician. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking and collecting doll houses.

Diane is survived by her husband, Gordy; her sister, Nadine (Tom) Gifford, of Waukesha; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Amy) Gifford, of Waukesha, and their children, Aly, Eric and Brittney; Mark (Tonia) Gifford, of Burlington, and their children, Samantha, Zak, Tanner and Mason; Tanya (Pete) Mirek, of Grafton, and their children, Jaden, Camille and Wyatt. She is further survived by numerous friends and neighbors who were very close to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Eugene Harry Giessel, 86, of Tilleda, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014, in Appleton. Born on May 31, 1928, in the town of Seneca, he was the son of the late Helmuth and Amanda (Tews) Giessel.

After graduating from high school, Eugene enlisted with the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Other than his years in service, Eugene lived his entire life in the town of Seneca, where he worked for Tilleda Hardware for more than 50 years. On June 13, 1964, he was united in marriage to Florence Wudstrack in the town of Grant. Eugene was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda, where he served as an usher and on the church council. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, piling wood and collecting coins.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Florence, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Otto and Rosie Wudstrack, of Tigerton, Judy Wudstrack, of Green Bay, Edward and Susann Wudstrack, of Marion, Leo and Joyce Wudstrack, of Tigerton, LeRoy and Susan Wudstrack, of Tigerton, and Steven and Eldora Whitehouse, of Two Rivers.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arlie and James; six sisters, Vernie, Mona, Ruth, Lillian, June, Betty; and two brothers-in-law, Lawrence and Harold Wurdstrack.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390. Visitation will held at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

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Lloyd George Przybylski, 81, Zachow, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Lloyd was born on March 17, 1933, to the late George and Violet (Luepke) Przybylski in Green Bay.

On June 9, 1962, Lloyd was united in marriage to Virginia Alice Kowalkowski. The couple farmed for many years in the town of Angelica near Krakow. In 1974, they moved to Zachow, where Lloyd continued to work in the agriculture industry until retiring in 2001. He also served as the constable for the town of Angelica for many years. Lloyd enjoyed going for car rides in the country and was an avid woodsman. He loved spending holidays with his family.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 52 years, Alice; four children, James (Connie) Przybylski, Angelica, Connie (Kevin) Wegner, Angelica, Sandy (Brad) Weisnicht, Shawano, and Margie (Willis) Qualheim, Bonduel; 11 grandchildren: Patty (Rob) Blozinski, Katie (Rob) Broetzmann, Andrew (Rebecca) Przybylski, Ethan, Aaron, Brandon, and Kayla Wegner, Ryan and Allison Weisnicht, Andria and Sophia Baumann; two great-grandchildren, Joey and Amelia Blozinski; one brother, Larry (Diane) Przybylski, Krakow; mother-in-law, Joann Kowalkowski, Pulaski; Alice’s siblings, Donnie (Jan), Roman Jr. (Sharon) and Tony (Diane) Kowalkowski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary and Marion; grandma, Rose Beyersdorf; father-in-law, Roman Kowalkowski Sr,; two brothers-in-law, Roger and Teddy Kowalkowski; and one sister-in-law, Judy Liesner.

Friends may call at St. Casimir Church, W146 Park St., Krakow, after 10 a.m. Saturday. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Bob Konkol, O.F.M., presiding and the Rev. James Esser, O.F.M., concelebrating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

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

Jessie E. Neuman, 98, of Tigerton, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at her daughter’s home under the loving care of family and nurses with Ministry Hospice.

The former Jessie Ella Kading was born July 24, 1915, in Whitcomb, the daughter of Christ and Olga (Schroeder) Kading. She grew up in Whitcomb and attended school there until the eighth grade. Then she went to St. John’s Lutheran School, Tigerton, and was confirmed in 1929. Jessie attended Tigerton High School and graduated in 1933. After school, she moved to Evanston, Illinois, where she worked for seven years. Jessie was united in marriage on Oct. 21, 1941, to Elmer R. Neuman at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1997. She was a longtime member of St. John’s and always enjoyed attending worship, teaching Sunday school in her early years, and serving with both the Women’s Guild and the Women’s Missionary League. Jessie also volunteered for some years as a 4-H leader.

Survivors include four children, Yolanda (Robert) Benbrooks, of Tigerton, Luanne (Terrence) Laatsch, of Marion, Melanie (Robert) Kostuch, of Tigerton, and Robert (Jody) Neuman, of Tigerton; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Neuman, of Tigerton; 16 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren, and 16 great-stepgrandchildren. Jessie is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer, a son, Paul; an infant daughter, Mary; a great-granddaughter, Tessa Marie Neuman; and a great-grandson, Cody Laatsch. Jessie was also preceded in death by two sisters, Josie Bloecher and Margaret Harvey, and three brothers, infant Lorenz, Oscar and Lorenz Kading.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate, and burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service, all at the church.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to WRVM Radio, P.O. Box 212, Suring, WI 54174 or to a charity of your own choice.

We would like to thank WRVM radio station for the wonderful programs that helped Mom for so many years when she no longer had her eyesight for reading or watching television. We would also especially like to thank all the friends and family who came to visit or called during her brief illness.

She was always very blessed.

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Arnold George Krause Sr., 87, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in Appleton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill in the town of Richmond with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by the Shawano VFW Post 2723. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

A full obituary will appear in the Saturday edition of The Shawano Leader.

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Shirley Mae Buckley Villeneuve, 81, former resident of Devon Court, widow of Romeald Charles “Bud” Villeneuve, died Friday, June 20, 2014, at Emeritus at Hawthorne Inn in Greenville, South Carolina. Born in Chicago on Dec. 23, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Chester W. and Stella Sims Buckley.

Mrs. Villeneuve was a homemaker who loved her family and will be remembered as a gifted seamstress that would often make clothes for her family. She will also be remembered for baking homemade cookies for family and friends. A native of Chicago, Mrs. Villeneuve also resided in Lansing, Illinois, Shawano, Newport Richey, Florida, Greenwood, South Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina. She attended North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood.

Surviving are a daughter, Gail Behrendt, and husband, Wayne, of Greenwood; a son, Mark Villeneuve, and wife, Becky, of Park Ridge, Illinois; two grandsons, Kyle Behrendt and wife, Lauren, of Greenville, and Davis Behrendt, of Charleston, South Carolina; one granddaughter, Rachel Villeneuve, of Park Ridge, Illinois; two brothers, Dr. Chet Buckley and wife, Joyce, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Jim Buckley and wife, Carole, of Moreno Valley, California; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ellen and Tony Caputo, of West Chicago, Illinois; and a cousin who was raised as a sister to Bud Villeneuve, Linda Zack, of Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Burial will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery in the town of Wescott. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Side Baptist Church, 409 W. Northside Drive, Greenwood, SC 29649, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Upstate SC Chapter, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Emeritus at Hawthorne Inn and Rasheda Coleman of Greenwood for their care and compassion during Mrs. Villeneuve’s illness.

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Myra (Kolitsch) Baylor passed away at her home in Berkeley, California, on May 31, 2014, at the age of 93. She was born in Appleton on Sept. 30, 1920, to the late Anton and Bertha (Bainbridge) Kolitsch.

Myra attended Lawrence University and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then received her master’s degree from Columbia University. Myra was a librarian and retired from the University of California-Berkeley after 37 years in 1984. Myra enjoyed lawn bowling, which is where she met her husband, Bob. After retiring, Myra volunteered for Friend of the Library. She enjoyed spending many vacations with her family on the bay in Little Suamico.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Baylor; brothers, Anthony, Paul and infant Francis; sisters, Catherine and twin Therese and Juanita (Skenandore) Kolitsch.

She is survived by her stepson, James (Patricia Finnigan) Baylor, Martinez, California; grandson, Jeff Baylor, Chico, California; granddaughter, Colleen Van Outrive, California; nieces and nephews, David Kolitsch, Shawano, Kenneth Kolitsch, Little Suamico, Barbara Kolitsch, Howard, Toni Kolitsch, Appleton, Louis Kolitsch, Tennessee, and Carrie Sell, West Virginia.

The burial for Myra will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Appleton on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 2 p.m.

The family would like to thank Sutter Home Health Care and Susan Anderson for the care provided in the past two years.

Clara D. Witz, 90, of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass.

Jason P. Dickelman, 35, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.

Arnold George Krause Sr., 87, of Shawano, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton after a short battle with leukemia. Born on Aug. 18, 1926, in the town of Wescott, he was the son of the late William and Irma (Baldock) Krause.

Before graduating from Shawano High School, Arnold enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for two years during World War II. On Sept. 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Anne Belle Moede in Shawano. The couple made their home and raised their family in the Shawano area, where Arnold worked as a millwright at Badger Milk Plant. After the milk plant went on strike, he went to work at the Shawano Paper Mill, retiring in 1987 after 35 years. Arnold was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill, where he was an elder and enjoyed singing in church and hearing the word of God. He was also a member of the Shawano VFW. Arnold loved all sports, including hunting, fishing and stock car racing, especially Jimmy Johnson. He was also an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers fan and enjoyed watching the games. Most of all, Arnold loved his family with all his heart, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Belle; his daughter, Candice Lee Dettlaff, of Oshkosh; six grandsons, Timothy (Wendy) Krause, Jason Krause, Erick Dettlaff, Jesse Dettlaff, Andrew (fiancee, Julie) Krause, Zachery Krause; three great-grandchildren, Joshua (fiancee, Nicki) Krause, Shanna Krause, Allie Krause; a sister-in-law, Audrey Krause; and many nieces and nephews.

Arnold was preceded in death by his son, Arnold Gordon Krause Jr; his parents; four brothers, Kenneth, Clifford, Edwin, Victor; three sisters, Esther Zdiartek, Dorothy Uelman, Rachel Karcz; and a half-brother, Clarence Meisner.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church-Stony Hill in the town of Richmond with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by Shawano VFW Post 2723. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday 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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Jason P. Dickelman, 35, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on April 7, 1979, in Green Bay, the son of Randy and Jane (Porter) Dickelman.

Jason was raised in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1998. On Feb. 10, 2006, he married Sara Shondel in Shawano, where the couple continued to live until 2007 when they moved to Clintonville. Jason worked at Marion Body Works, Klein Coatings, Clintonville, Alliance Industries, Waupaca, and was currently working and certified through Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, in small engine repair.

Jason enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and watching sports on TV, especially football. He was an active volunteer with the Head Start Program in Clintonville. Jason was very family oriented and will be missed and remembered as a loving husband and father who enjoyed and cared for his family.

Survivors include his wife, Sara, and their sons, Lucaz, Logan, Liam and baby Dickelman expected in January; parents, Randy and Jane Dickelman, Shawano; sisters, Jennifer (Michael) Eggert and Hailey, Bonduel, Jaime (Kevin) Zastrow and Kyle, Bonduel; mother-in-law, Jodee (Richard) Pahl, Shawano, and her mother, Arlene Reeves, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Emily Shondel, Shawano, Eric (Kim) Reeves, Marion; paternal stepgrandmother, Bonnie Dickelman-Cannon, Shawano; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Devin Eggert; his maternal grandparents, Sylvester and Katherine Porter; and his paternal grandparents, Raymond and Marian Dickelman.

Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at the Family of Christ Assembly of God Church, 600 S. Main St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Richard Vanman officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.

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

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.

Donald J. Luebke, 76, of Wittenburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Don was born in the town of Lind, Waupaca County, on March 22, 1938, the son of the late Herbert and Bernice (Snyder) Luebke.

He is survived by his sister, Betty McKnown; his brother, Herbert Jr.; his guardians, Dave and Julie Zoch, Clintonville; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Kathryn Radke and Donna Ploeckelman.

The funeral service was Sunday, June 29, at 1 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca with Pastor Jeff Fletcher officiating. Burial followed in Lind Center Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday from 12:30-1 p.m. at the funeral home.

One of Don’s wishes was to thank the Steve Hanke family for all their love and care of him these past six years.

Barbara Cramer, 84, of Shawano, passed away on June 29, 2014, at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau after a short battle with cancer.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cramer, and grandchildren, Sierra Sparks, Jared Sparks and Travis Sparks. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. July 2 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon, with visitation at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Genevieve Alice Hein, 83, of Gillett, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at her home at Bass Lake surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 6, 1930, at South Branch, the daughter of the late Mathias and Genevieve (Pecore) Otradovec.

On Sept. 13, 1952, Genevieve married Ruben Hein at St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church, South Branch. The couple made their home in West De Pere until moving to their Bass Lake home. Genevieve enjoyed bird watching, playing cards, sewing and, above all else, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena, where she served as secretary for 12 years.

Genevieve is survived by her husband, Ruben; her children, Kenneth “Digger” Hein, of Gillett, Darrell (Sharon) Hein, of Holmen, Michael (Debra) Hein, of Wrightstown, Jody (Bill) Van Camp, of De Pere, Dennis (Diane) Hein, of Shawano, Becky (Wayne) Hendricks, of Wrightstown, Myron (Chrissy) Hein, of Green Bay, Alicia (Steven) Wilke, of Shawano; 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

She is further survived by her siblings, Adelbert, of South Branch, Sylvia, of Keshena, Leila, of Quinnesec, Michigan, Angie, of Combined Locks, Roberta, of Columbus, Missouri, Romelda, of Shawano, Christine, of Oshkosh, Matt, of Silver Spring, Maryland, Margaret, of Keshena, Joe, of South Branch, and Roseann, of Lac Du Flambeau; and her precious dog, Sam.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings, Irvin, Marcella, Roger, Eleanor, Orville, Laurel, Melvin and Francis.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O.Praem, and the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Burial will be in the St. Joseph of the Lake Cemetery, South Branch. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Swedberg Funeral Home.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Menominee Tribal Clinic and Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion.

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David Lloyd Sutherland, 62, of Shawano, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Born on Sept. 3, 1951, in Lakeview, Michigan, he is the son of Lloyd Sutherland and the late Patricia Ann (Evans) Sutherland.

David was an educator in Michigan until his retirement in 2002 and lived in the Shawano/Clintonville area for five years. David was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clintonville and enjoyed biking, cross-country skiing, golfing and many other sports.

David is survived by his special friend, Ann Morgan, of Shawano; his children, Aaron (Stacy) Sutherland and Liana Sutherland; his father, Lloyd; and two grandchildren, all of Michigan. He is further survived by his siblings, Mary (Dan) Doepker, Linda (Mike) Cheanowski and Wayne (Cindy) Sutherland, all of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial services will be held in Michigan at a later date.

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Preston Scott Pyawasay, 63, of Keshena, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Born on Feb. 1, 1951, in Keshena, he was the son of William M. Pyawasay Sr. and the late Jacqualine M. (Menore) Pyawasay.

Preston enlisted in the Army and served in Germany. After service he attended Marquette University for accounting. His past jobs include working at a phone company in Milwaukee, Menominee enrollment office in Keshena for several years, and lastly at the casino in Keshena. Preston enjoyed fishing, the casino and sports, especially the Packers, Brewers, Bucks and Badgers.

Preston is survived by his dad, William; his brothers, Clayton (Twila) Neconish, Arrvin (Vera) Pyawasay, Nash J. “Menot” Pyawasay and Donald Fonds; his sisters, Elaine (Greg) Martinez, Donna R. (Tony) Alveraz, Shelley (Russell) Conjurski, Twila (Jarvis) Pyawasay, Debbie (Mark) Pyawasay, Dawn (Chris) Pyawasay, Dawn M. Lawe and Mona Pyawasay; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother and brother, William L Pyawasay.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2014, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O.Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the Rest Haven Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Menominee Veterans. Visitation will be held at the William M. Pyawasay Sr. residence, N897 Knote Road, Keshena. after 4 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the funeral procession goes to the church.

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

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Diane Przybylski, 66, of Krakow, passed away July 2, 2014. Born Feb. 5, 1948, in Zachow, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Laedke) Westerfeld.

Diane grew up in the Zachow area. After graduating from Bonduel High School, she was employed at the Pulaski shoe factory. On May 16, 1970, she married Larry Przybylski and they settled in Krakow, where they farmed for 33 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing, polka music and playing Sheepshead. She also loved listening to Larry play his guitar and sing.

Diane is survived by her husband, Larry; her sisters, Joyce (Edwin) Karr and Donna Jarmuskiewicz; brother-in-law, Martin Luther; sister-in-law, Alice Przybylski; numerous nieces and nephews, Allen (Nancy) Karr, Debbie Karr, Vicki (Jerry) Tisch, Ricki (Nancy) Tisch, Karen Karr, Joy (Steve) Arndt, Jodi (Eric) Pyleart, Gary (Sally) Jarmuskiewcz, Jason (Rebecca) Jarmuskiewcz, Sarah (Victor) Loberger, Laura Luther, James (Connie) Przybylski, Connie (Kevin) Wegner, Sandy (Brad) Weisnicht and Margie (Willis) Qualheim.

Besides her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Luther.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel and from 10 a.m. Saturday, July 5, until the time of service at the St. Casimir Catholic Church in Krakow. Funeral services will be held July 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Jim Esser, O.F.M., officiating. Burial will be in St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery.

Special thanks to special friends and caregivers Jenny Berkhahn, Gary Przybylski and Laura Luther.

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