Nancy L. Stronach, 63, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Feb. 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Jeanette (Johnson) Stronach.

Nancy worked as a hairdresser at Spurgeons, at Aarrowcast and at Maplelane. Nancy enjoyed helping out at the United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and talking on the phone. Nancy was a member of United Methodist Church, where she served as trustee. She was also involved in the United Methodist Women’s organization.

Nancy is survived by a sister, Rita (William) Rosin, of Shawano, and a brother, Michael Stronach of Appleton; nieces, Amy (Stuart) Henning, Robin (Mark Schreiber) Rosin; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Alex, Parker, Mercedez, Nick and Kaitlin.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Wilber and Jeanette, and a great niece, Allison.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christensen officiating. Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be at the church from 12:30 p.m. Monday until time of service.

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

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Daniel E. Sazama, 81, of Shawano, passed away July 3, 2014, of pancreatic cancer. Born on Dec. 24, 1932, in the town of Seneca, he was the son the late James and Anna (Steinke) Sazama.

Daniel graduated from Gresham High School in 1950. He enlisted in the Army and served in Germany. On Oct. 26, 1968, Daniel married Susan Peterson and they made their home in Shawano County, where they farmed. Daniel also worked at Pella Insurance for 33 years. He was involved in the VFW and the Shawano American Legion.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Susan, of Shawano; his daughters, Debra (Michele) and their daughter, Addison, and Julie (Tom) Feriancek and their sons, Connor, Drake and Grant, Mary Ann Hubert, of California, and Diane (Dennis) Kuhn, of Shawano; his brother, James (Beverly) Sazama, of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Elizabeth Priester, and brother-in-law, Anthony Hubert.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Shawano with the Rev. Mary Trainor officiating. The family will receive friends after 9 a.m. Monday until time of services. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano with military rites conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117.

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

Special thank you to Dr. Volk and the wonderful staff at Green Bay Oncology, Dr. Todd Lewis and the staff at ThedaCare of Shawano for their care.

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Alex Stephen Mastey, 20, passed away on July 2, 2014. Born on May 23, 1994, in Shawano, he was the son of Joe and Karyn (Vargo) Mastey.

Alex was a 2012 graduate of the Shawano Community High School and was attending the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He enjoyed playing tennis as well as the guitar and the saxophone, but his passions were photography and snowboarding. Alex was consistently a very kind and gentle person. A highlight in his life was when he traveled around the world with Youth with a Mission (YWAM), spreading the Gospel in seven countries. Alex’s love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ encouraged him to love and serve others, and this brought him much joy and satisfaction.

Forever in our broken hearts, Alex is survived by his parents, Joe and Karyn Mastey, of Shawano; a brother, Kevin (Jaimie) Mastey, Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters, Sarah (Rory) Groessl, of Algoma, and Kelly Mastey, of Shawano. He is further survived by his grandparents, Donna Vargo, of Shawano, James (Mary) Vargo, of Indiana, Stan and Jean Mastey, of Indiana; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Hope Community Church with the Rev. John Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

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

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Dorothy Viola Hottenstine, 89, died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna with her family at her side.

Dorothy was born on April 25, 1925, in Shawano, to the late Henry and Rose (Tischauser) Salzman.

She was united in marriage on Feb, 23, 1946, to A. J. Hottenstine. Dorothy was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church of Appleton. She loved to embroider and read books, and loved to take and share pictures of family and friends. Dorothy also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Most important to her was caring for her family’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the time spent with her husband. She also assisted her husband, Al, with the Greenville Stars baseball team.

Dorothy is lovingly survived by her six children, Wayne (Dawn) and their children, Chris (Jennifer) Hottenstine; Al (Betty) and their children, Kelly (John) McCord and Matthew Hottenstine; Kathy Hottenstine, and her children, Jason, Tara (fiance Derek) and Matthew (Amber) Mulroy; Linda (Ken) Greely, and their children, Amanda and Steven Wynboom and Erika Greely; Rick (Tammy) and their children, Kimberly and Derrick Hottenstine; Debra (Dave) Robinson and their children, Samantha (Fred), Jaclyn (Lucas), Jesse and Riley Robinson; seven great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Elliott, Kendra, Jade, Hannah and Elijah; and a sister, Evelyn Herms.

She was receded in death by her husband, Al, a grandson, Terry Hottenstine, and 10 siblings.

The funeral service for Dorothy will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St., Appleton, with the Rev. Brian Bankert officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Hortonville, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Dorothy’s family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Wednesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

A memorial fund is being established.

Dorothy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St Paul Home and St. Paul Hospice for the wonderful care of Dorothy and her family.

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Steven A. Steinbach Sr., 62, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, July 6, 2014, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, with his loving family by his side.

Steve was born on May 27, 1952, in Antigo, a son of the late Chester and Marilyn (Goodwill) Steinbach. As a young child, his family moved to Hartford, where Steve attended school, graduating from Hartford High School in 1970. Following school, Steve took a job with the R.E. Beaudoin and Sons Concrete Company in Menomonee Falls.

On Oct. 14, 1972, he was united in marriage to the former Linda Schoenfeld at the Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano.

Following their marriage the couple lived in Hartland for several years. Steve was a concrete finisher and, due to the nature of his work, he along with his family lived in various places in the Hartford area. The family ultimately returned to the Shawano area in 1979.

Steve is a member of Peace UCC in Shawano. In his younger days, Steve was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He loved to camp with his family. He loved to tinker and build things.

He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Steinbach, of Shawano; four children, Tanya Ratliff, of Iron Mountain, Michigan, Jolene Steinbach, of Appleton, and Steven A. ”Pete” Steinbach Jr. and Sarah (special friend Andrew Ebbinger) Steinbach, both of Shawano; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is further survived by his three brothers, Jay Steinbach, of Fox Lake, Paul (Sharon) Steinbach, of Hartford, and Michael (Lucia) Steinbach of Martinsburg, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Damian Ratliff.

A celebration of the life of Steve Steinbach will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 12 p.m. at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Marty Black will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at Schroeder-Mickelson Funeral Service after 10 a.m. Saturday until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in his name.

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

Donna Bruneau found peace on July 1, 2014.

Beloved wife to Bradley. Loving mother to Tracy (James) Malone and Adam (Lisa). Proud grandmother to Jessica and Jennifer. Caring sister to Jerry (Denise), Janice (Stanley), Debra (Terry), and Larry (Mary). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held at Molthen-Bell Funeral Home on Saturday, July 5, 2014, from 12-1 p.m. Funeral service was Saturday at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Interment was private. Lunch will be shared at The Woodland, 420 Main St., Gresham, on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 12 p.m.

Alexandra Salisbury Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home, 700 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee, is assisting the family.

Fern G. Bernhardt, 79, of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2014, at the Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

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Trumen R. Thorson, 90, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.

Trumen was born on Oct. 15, 1923, a son of the late Thomas and Rena (Knoff) Thorson. Trumen attended the Riverside Grade School in Lunds. He was confirmed at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lunds in 1938. He attended Bonduel High School, graduating in 1942.

Following high school, Trumen entered the United States Army, serving with the Army Air Corps from 1943-1946. He was stationed in New Guinea, Australia, the Philippines and Japan. While he was home on leave, he married his high school sweetheart, the former Betty Dobratz, on March 17, 1944, in Bonduel.

Upon returning from service the couple made their home in the town of Waukechon. He had been employed at the Four Wheel Drive in Clintonville for over 38 years. He retired in 1989. Following his retirement, Trumen and Betty moved to Shawano.

Trumen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Trumen loved to play softball, golf, bowl, hunt and fish. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family. His wife, Betty, preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2006.

Trumen is survived by his 11 children, Sherry (Chuck) Reinke, of Shawano, Randall (Judy) Thorson, of Hortonville, Jana (Dennis) Clark, of Red River, Thomas (Cheryl) Thorson, of Shawano, Lynn (Mark) Born, of Clintonville, Deborah (Michael) Trinko, of Tilleda, Valery (Steve) Webster, of Shawano, Penny (Bill) Lee, of Bonduel, Robin (Jack) Ruffert, of Cecil, Lisa Breau (special friend Wayne), of Green Bay, and Scott ( special friend Terri) Thorson, of Shawano. Trumen was blessed with 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Trumen was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Thomas and Rena; a brother, Gordon Thorson; one infant brother and one infant sister. Four stepsisters also preceded him in death, Inez (Jack) Nachtwey, Lucille (Aubrey) Smith, Gladys (Richard) Peterson and Helen (Bernerd) Jerack, as well as a great-granddaughter, Alyssa Thorson, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Trumen Thorson will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Giselle Berninghaus will officiate. Interment with full military honors performed by Shawano AMVETS Post 10 will be in the Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery, Lunds. Relatives and friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

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

Lon C. McBride, 64, of Boise, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening at his cabin in the woods in Donnelly, Idaho. He was born in Shawano on May 9, 1950, to the late Charles and Ramona McBride.

Lon attended Shawano High School, where he met his wife of 47 years, Julie Spiegel. They were married and had one son, Rory J. In 1971, they packed up all their belongings and drove to Fairbanks, Alaska, in a Culligan truck. Lon became a member of the IBEW 1547 electrical workers and often worked on the Alaska pipeline or in the oil fields in upper Alaska. They stayed in Fairbanks for 21 years before moving to Boise in 1992. Lon continued to work as an electrician through the IBEW in Boise until his retirement.

After retirement, Lon built his dream cabin in the woods near a lake, where he enjoyed relaxing and floating on his pontoon boat. He loved being Irish and visited Ireland in 1983. Lon also loved golfing and was a avid Green Bay Packers fan.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years and his best friend for 50 years, Julie Spiegel McBride; his son, Rory; and also his furry friends Misty, Snickers and Benson. Other survivors include his brother; MJ McBride (Marilyn); three sisters, Kelly McBride Meidam (Mike), Charla McBride Martin (Tim) and Terre McBride Retzlaff (Ron). He is also survived by two sisters- and brothers-in-law, Sheldon and Penny (Spiegel) Larsen and Jim and Lynn Spiegel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Gwen McBride Koeller.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or Special Olympics or an organization that is special to you. You can visit Lon’s online memorial at http://www.forevermissed.com/lon-mcbride.

A celebration of his life is being planned at the Indian Lakes Golf Course on Amity Road in Boise. Please call there at 208-362-2931 for date and time will be posted at 208-362-2462.

Helen M. Krause, 86, of the town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 10, 2014, at Kindred Hearts in Clintonville.

Helen was born in Shawano on Jan. 30, 1928, as the daughter of the late Fred and Elsie (Luecke) Waelchli. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1946 and was united in marriage to Vilas Krause on April 12, 1947, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Stoney Hill. Helen helped Vilas in cheesemaking until the couple purchased a farm in Belle Plaine, where they resided since.

Vilas preceded his wife in death on May 7, 2007.

Helen was a current and faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church Pella Opening in the town of Pella for many years, where she enjoyed serving as a Sunday School teacher. Helen also worked at the Shawano Thrift Store and volunteered at Olga Brener School in Shawano. She enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with her family.

Survivors include her son, Alex (Sue) Krause, Clintonville; granddaughter, Amber Krause, Clintonville; sister-in-law, Dorothy Waelchli, Shawano; also nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vilas; a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene (Lloyd) Salzman; a brother, Clarence Waelchli; a nephew, Allan Waelchli; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law.

Helen’s funeral service will be held Monday, July 14, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church Pella Opening in the town of Pella with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established by Helen’s family.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family.

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Harper Marie Nettles, infant daughter of Staci Reinert and Ricky “Bubba” Nettles, died July 9, 2014, in Shawano.

Harper is survived by her parents and the family dog, Ellie Mae; grandparents, Mike and Sharon Reinert of Tigerton, Lisa Nettles of Marion; great-grandparents, Joyce Reminger, Helen Reinert, Martha (Larry) Buce; aunts and uncles, Michelle (Nick) Kielblock, of Tigerton, and their dog, Daisy Mae, Steve Reinert, of Tigerton, and his dog, Sadie Mae, Chrystal (James) Cowden, of Marion, and their children, Jacey and Cooper, Charla (Dustin) Stish, of Oshkosh, and Casey Nettles, of Marion.

She was preceded in death by great-grandparents John Reminger Sr. and Wilbert Reinert.

Private family services will be held.

Online condolences can be shared at www.swedbergfuneralhome.com.

Daddy, please don’t look so sad, Mama please don’t cry

Cause I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies.

Please, try not to question God, Don’t think he is unkind

Don’t think He sent me to you, and then He changed his mind.

You see, I am a special child, and I’m needed up above

I’m the special gift you gave Him, the product of your love.

I’ll always be there with you and watch the sky at night,

Find the brightest star that’s gleaming, That’s my halo’s brilliant light.

You’ll see me in the morning frost, that mists your window pane,

That’s me in the summer showers, I’ll be dancing in the rain.

When you feel a little breeze, from a gentle wind that blows

That’s me I’ll be there, planting a kiss on your nose.

When you see a child playing, and your heart feels a little tug,

That’s me I’ll be there giving your heart a hug.

So Daddy, please don’t look so sad, Mama don’t you cry.

I’m in the arms of Jesus and he sings me lullabies.

Joseph “Joe” Schwebl III, 55, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Feb. 3, 1959, in LaGrange, Illinois, he is the son of Joseph Schwebl Jr. and the late Carol (Marohl) Schwebl.

He was employed by the Oneida Casino as a security officer. Joe was known as a “jack of all trades,” which showed in his carpentry skills and his enjoyment of being outside. In addition, he loved hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Joe is survived by his fiancee, Mary McVey and her children, Amber (Eric) Endries and Michael (Marie) McVey; his father, Joseph (Lee Becker) Schwebl, of Shawano; five sisters, Pamela Schwebl, of Tampa, Florida, Catherine Schwebl-Waits, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dorothy Steen, of Tampa, Susan Schwebl, of Tampa, and Carol Lynn (Chris) Traber, of Tampa; eight nieces and nephews, Gregory Steen, Lauren Steen, Nicholas Browne, Ana Waits, Kaylee Browne, Katie Traber, Grayson Traber and Maya Traber.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Carol.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Visitation will be at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the procession leaves for the cemetery.

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Margaret H. Pitera, 95, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Shawano. She was born on Sept. 15, 1918, to the late Gayle and Addie (Leggett) Wilcox in Tomahawk.

On June 17, 1939, Margaret married Lyle Weiland. He preceded her in death in 1986. Margaret married Stan Pitera in May 1999. He preceded her in death in 2002.

Margaret was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Red River. She loved sewing, making clothes for her daughters and their dolls, and making art and craft projects. Dancing was very important to Margaret, and she was able to enjoy dancing for many years. She also enjoyed reading, watching television, going to the casinos and playing the game of Skip O. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her daughters, Carole Kindness, of Gresham, and Sandra (Grant) Olson, of Arkansas; five grandchildren, Steve Olson, Michelle Ritchie (fiance, Bill), Jim Olson, Susie Olson and Mike (Lisa) Rebman; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Nyman, of Waukesha; a brother, Jerry (Candy) Wilcox, of Illinois; a special family friend, Clayton Rebman; many nieces and nephews; her many friends and her special dog, Brutus.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lyle Weiland and Stan Pitera; three sisters and a brother; a son-in-law, Elliott Kindness, in 2000; a brother-in-law, Ernie Nyman.

A memorial service for Margaret will be held at a later date.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.

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Barbara A. Talley, 59, of Pella, passed away on July 2, 2014, in Green Bay due to a late discovery of advanced cancer.

Born on Oct. 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Dell Steffen.

Barb married and 17 years later was widowed to the late Jim Talley. She was a surgical nurse for more than 20 years, an accomplished horse enthusiast, water skier, snow skier, Packers fan and local gym frequenter. She was more fit and active than most people half her age. She enjoyed traveling, exploring and was a student of anything healthy. She was the best of mothers, a considerate, empathetic, intelligent woman who was never afraid to get her hands dirty. She was a shining example of humanity for us all and she is already wholly missed.

Barb is survived by her son, Jeff Talley, and his son, Jim Talley, and also her daughter, Jennifer Tavernier (Oregon), and her two sons, Payton and Tyson.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Hope Community Church in Shawano with the Rev. John Anderson officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the time of service.

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

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Jeremiah “Jerry” Burr, 84, of Gresham, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Embarrass. Born on Sept. 26, 1928, in Gresham, he is the son of the late Louis and Mary (Gardner) Burr.

Jerry enlisted in the Army on March 5, 1948, and served in both Korea and Japan for which he received three Bronze Stars. He liked cars and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Jerry is survived by two sons, Jerry and Keith “Porky” Burr, of Gresham; five grandchildren, Misti, Taylor, Shae, Diondre and Sahara; two great-grandchildren, Brystal and Blake; sisters and brothers, Leona Bowman, of Gresham, Burdette Burr, of Green Bay, Donna Bork, of Gresham, Jeremiah “Woody” Davids, of Bowler, Robert (Georgia) Burr, of Green Bay, and William (Patricia) Burr, of Gresham.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gordon, Ralph “Doc”, Boyd, Bud, Louis; and sisters, Berga, June, Sidney and twin sister Jeanette Christopherson

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday July 14, 2014, at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Morgan Siding with the Rev. Roy Rinhard officiating. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church until time of service. Burial will be at Red Springs Cemetery with military rites by Mohican Veterans and Gresham American Legion Post 390.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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E. Thomas Dennison, 77, of Eau Claire, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 11, 2014. He was born to Earl and Clara (Hedtke) Dennison, on Feb. 12, 1937, in Bear Creek.

Tom graduated from Bear Creek High School. In 1956, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Tom married Hilda Turnquist on Dec. 23, 1967, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greenwood. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends on Shawano Lake.

Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Hilda; sister, Mary (Larry) Colassacco; sisters-in-law, Cora (Larry) Solberg and Florence Dennison; brothers-in-law, Chet (Susan) Turnquist and Ed (Brenda) Turnquist; along with his nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Robert (Grace) and John; and mother- and father-in-law, Carl and Evelyn Turnquist.

The family would like to thank Lori, Frances and Nick for all their wonderful home care given to Tom.

The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church, 6118 County Road M, Elk Mound, with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Pastor Hal A. Schroeter will officiate. Interment will be in the Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Eau Claire American Legion Post 53.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Big Elk Creek Lutheran Church or to the donor’s choice.

Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.lenmarkfh.com.

Dean William “Beaner” Moesch, 79, of Shawano, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Dec. 27, 1934, in Laona, he was the son of the late Harvey and Bernice (Schultz) Moesch.

Dean enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On May 14, 2014, he married Karen Marcks. Dean loved horseback riding and enjoyed going to the Shawano Civic Center to read the paper and talking on his cell phone.

Dean is survived by his wife, Karen; his children, Debbi (Jeff) Berkhahn, of Green Bay, Dean H. (Lou Ann) Moesch, of Cecil, Dawn (Kraig) Knueppel, of Cecil, David (Mary Jo) Moesch, of Oneida; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth “Pete” Moesch, of Shawano; sisters, Annabelle Hertzfeldt, of Shawano, Jackie (Richard) Abel, of Zachow, and Mary (Bill) Schoenike, of Shawano, brother-in-law, Lee (Bonnie) Marcks, of Waukesha; sister-in-law, Barbara (Mike) Wendt, of Irma; and several nieces and nephews.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jim Hertzfeldt.

Private family services with military rites by Shawano American Legion Post 117 will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Marty Black officiating.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Shirley Ann Welcing, 79, of Bonduel, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. Born on Feb. 15, 1935, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Clara Meyer.

On June 12, 1954, Shirley was united in marriage to Raymond Welcing Sr. Shirley was very active in the community of Bonduel. She helped at the Bonduel Civic Association, the Fourth of July celebration and the Legion Auxiliary. Shirley was an active member of St. Martin’s Church in Cecil, where she helped with church activities. Shirley loved camping and camped in all lower 48 states. Most importantly, she loved her family and her dogs.

Shirley is survived by her children, Raymond Welcing Jr.; Nancy Welcing and her children, Christopher (Carlene) Martens, Matthew (Jessica) Martens, Kathryn (Jacob) Leeman, Michael (special friend, Elena) Martens, Andrew, Timothy, Jonathan and Nathan Martens; Brenda (Randy) Polzin and their son, Bradley Polzin; Christine (Markius Sr.) Bahr and their children, Markius (Alicia) Bahr Jr., Bradley (Angela) Bahr, Tricia (William Graf) Bahr, Jennifer Bahr; Michael (Katherine) Welcing and their children, Brandon (Heather) Martens, Hollyann (Jesse) Terrones, Mikayla Welcing; James (Kathy) Welcing and their children, Jeremy Staniforth and Erin Welcing; Daniel (Cornelia) Welcing and their children, Annalena, Lukas and Joshua Welcing; Joseph (Karen) Welcing and their children, Taylor and Danielle Welcing; Mark (Ashley) Welcing; great-grandchildren, David, Autumn, Lily, Austin, Melissa, baby Martens, Isabella, Brayden, Charlotte, Malcolm, Kass, Rylee, Keaton, Riana, Tessa, Alex, Morgyn, Kadyn, Caden and Chloe; and special pets, Oreo, Brandi and Mylo.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sr., her parents, siblings and grandson, Cordero.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July 25, 2014, at the St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, July 25, 2014, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in the St. Martin’s Catholic parish cemetery.

Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Rita Miriam Connahvichnah, 65, of Keshena, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Born on Feb. 20, 1949, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Louise (Mahkimetas) Peterson.

On July 3, 1970, Rita was united in marriage to Roderick Connahvichnah in Chicago. The couple started a family and lived in the Chicago area for 16 years before moving to Keshena. Rita worked as an aide in the special education department for the Menominee Indian School District for 25 years before retiring earlier this year. She enjoyed playing Bingo and slots whenever she had the chance. Rita was a wonderful woman with a great sense of humor, and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family.

Rita is survived by her husband, Roderick Connahvichnah Sr.; her children, Wayne (Carol Madosh) Connahvichnah, of Neopit, Rod (Maria) Connahvichnah Jr., of Shawano, Sosaeh (Colleen Waukechon) Connahvichnah, of Keshena, Louise (Jerry) Waukau, of Keshena, Chode Olsen, of Shawano; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Norman (Helen) Peterson, of Keshena, Roy (Linda) Peterson Jr., of Keshena; her sisters, Lucille Surprise, of Green Bay, Annette LaTender, of Neopit, and Amber (Romy) Johnson, of South Branch. She is further survived by an uncle, Marvin Kaquatosh, of Chicago, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rita was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charlie Peterson; and two sisters, Evelyn Peterson and Alice Newton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Connahvichnah residence, N353 Pine Meadows Road, in Keshena on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 7 p.m. until the time of services on Saturday. Burial will be at the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Keshena.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Jane Barbara Pankow, 92, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Shawano. Born in Leopolis on Feb. 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late James and Tillie (Pickas) Aschenbrenner.

On June 24, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold R. Pankow. Jane worked numerous jobs throughout her life. She worked at canning factories, at Hotz Manufacturing, at Weber Veneer and Plywood, and as a waitress. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Jane was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her.

Jane is survived by her granddaughter, Jodi Pankow, of Amherst Junction, and her sister-in-law, Carol Aschenbrenner, of Shawano, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Jerry in infancy and David; her parents; two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Roy Rinehard officiating. Visitation was on Wednesday from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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