Floyd P. Luedtke, 84, of rural Shawano (town of Belle Plaine), passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.

Floyd Palmer Luedtke was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in the town of Herman, Dodge County, the son of Raymond and Regina (Henning) Luedtke. He was united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1949, to Gloria Joan Horst at Peace Lutheran Church, Hartford. In his early days of marriage, he made his career as a dairy farmer in the Theresa area, and he was a dedicated farmer and took pride in his farm. For a brief time, upon sale of their dairy farm, he and Gloria owned and operated a nightclub/supper club in West Bend called Luedtke’s Golden Knight Supper Club. After six years, they returned to farming in the Clintonville-Shawano area.

Throughout their marriage, Floyd and Gloria (who met at a dance) loved to dance the polka, jitterbug and Polish hop – even leading classes and appearing on Lawrence Welk. This was a great source of loving recreation and socializing for them. Also during their family-raising years, Floyd would often travel to help his brother, Lloyd Luedtke, with tractor pulls, which were very popular in the Midwest. Lloyd even invented and patented an “eliminator” used at tractor pulls. The design remains the prototype for eliminators to this day.

If you knew Floyd, you have probably had a good belly laugh, probably been teased or pranked. If you were single, you’d have been asked about your “love life,” with a wink, and if you were a child, you would have gotten a ride in the Humpty Dumpty truck. The world became a better place when Floyd was born. His optimism, sage wisdom, sense of humor, kindness and living of Christian values have touched so many lives. In keeping with his sassy-jolly and welcoming personality, he passed away after having received a veritable army of company from his many kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors, all who came to be teased one last time and weren’t disappointed.

God will surely be proud to welcome his earthly son, Floyd, who became a wonderful man, husband, brother, father, grandfather and Christian steward. Floyd made it his life’s work to bring a ray of joy and sunshine to those around him through his teasing and practical jokes. Many an unwelcome gag gift, or gag skit, was given by Floyd to create humor and make bonds to brighten our world. Floyd also had a way of making children of all ages open up to him and feel better about themselves. He did this with adults, as well, but he went out of his way to visit with kids, and they in turn would then clamor for his attention.

He did not know a stranger and always tried to make friends wherever he went as his personal way of knitting the world together despite differences in people. Every person Floyd met became a fan of Floyd’s. Pretty much across the board the adage was: To know Floyd was to love him.

Floyd taught his kids and grandkids that there was something good in every person and in every situation – it is our job to find it because it is there. This is how Floyd left his mark in his humble way wherever he went. In the latter part of his life, Floyd enjoyed hauling gravel and topsoil and running his bulldozer. He had done the custom bulldozing, landscaping and foundation work for many homes in the Shawano and Clintonville areas. In fact, he had been hauling dirt just four days before he went to the nursing home for his final two weeks in life.

He led a happy, rewarding life, and found joy in simple things and was very proud of his wife, kids and grandkids. He passed away a contented man, holding his Gloria’s hand, having been surrounded by many loved ones in his final days. He was ready to go meet His Lord. The couple recently celebrated 65 years of marriage and, as Dad would often joke, “During all that time, they never even had a fight!”

Gloria still survives him. They lived all of their lives in Wisconsin save for a brief stint in Arkansas.

They raised five sons and three daughters, all of whom survive him. They are Allen (Sherrie) Luedtke, of Allenton, Dennis (Julie) Luedtke, of Menomonie, Pamela (Henry) Lorenz, of Kingston Springs, Tennessee, Sandra Luedtke, of LaVista, Nebraska, Russell Luedtke, of Shawano, Ricky (Carol) Luedtke, of Clintonville, Angela (Donald) Barnes, of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Michael (Mary Beth) Luedtke, also of Grand Junction. He also has 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, as well as two of his five siblings, Inez (Howard) Pilsner and Verona (Tom) Hartwig, who also survive him. Niece Betty Stiefel, of Clintonville, a great source of support in recent years, was also regarded as a daughter.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, LaVerne (Clarence “Sparky”) Krahn; and two brothers, Lloyd (Susie) Luedtke and Harvey Luedtke.

A funeral service for Floyd will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, W8302 Belle Plaine Ave., Shawano. The Rev. Kurt D. Kluge will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church. Immediately after the meal at church, family and friends are invited to the celebration of life at The Corral Bar, N4889 County Road D, Leopolis.

Those who are so inclined may present memorial contributions in Floyd’s name to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Belle Plaine, for the public address system fund or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Vaughn LaBelle, 80, of Bowler, passed away on Oct. 13, 2014, in Shawano. Born on May 21, 1934, in the town of Bartelme, she was the daughter of the late Steven and Irene (Gardner) Vele.

On June 27, 1992, Vaughn was united in marriage to Albert W. LaBelle in Milwaukee. Albert preceded her in death on April 17, 2007. Vaughn spent most of her life in the Bowler area. She enjoyed crafting and running the family food stand at powwows. The most important thing to Vaughn was her family. She loved spending as much time as she could with them.

Vaughn was preceded in death by her daughter, Jean Ann Doxtater Martinez; her granddaughter, Mercedes Martinez, whom she raised; and several brothers and sisters.

Vaughn is survived by her sons, Kelly (Rebecca) Doxtater, of Kewaskum, David Doxtater, of Green Bay, and Mark (Simone) Doxtater, of Bowler; her grandchildren, Katie, Chelsea, Alex (Sara), Vaughn and Jenna; her great-grandchildren, Mason, Carson, Jackson, Takoah, Taliah, Tamiah; her siblings, Allen (Leona) Vele, of Bowler, and Susan (Lee) Williams, of Oklahoma; numerous nieces and nephews, including special niece Olivia (Risk) Rosenow. She is further survived by two great-nieces, Roselynn and Revel.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness with the Rev. Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Phyllis Ashenbrenner, 99, of Gresham, passed away on Oct. 16, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Nov. 8, 1914, in Leopolis, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Aschenbrenner) Cerveny.

On Feb. 4, 1931, she was united in marriage to Louis F. Ashenbrenner in Leopolis. Phyllis worked side by side with Louis on their farm in the Lyndhurst area until retirement in 1949, when they moved to Gresham. She then worked at the St. Francis Solanus rectory for 34 years. In her later years, she enjoyed sitting by her kitchen window and watching the birds. She was very proud of her Czech heritage and was known for baking the traditional Czech bakery, especially kolaches. At family gatherings she was often called upon to sing the Red Handkerchief Waltz (Cerveny Satecek) in Bohemian, which she even did while being a resident at Birch Hill.

In 2005, she was honored as the Woman of the Year at the annual mother and daughter breakfast at the St. Francis Solanus Church. In 2008, she received the “key” to the village of Gresham at the 100-year centennial celebration of Gresham. Also, in 2013, she was the oldest living graduate of the Leopolis School. Phyllis was also a member of the Christian Mothers and a lifelong member of the Gresham Royal Rummy Club.

Because she was so dear to us, her memory will live on, and in the hearts that love her, she lives on and always will.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Bernice (Dennis) Reinert, of Shawano, Kathy (Robert) Martin, of Seminole, Florida; four grandchildren, Jim (Susan) Kloehn, of Muskego, Tom (Chris) Kloehn, of Green Bay, Denice (Todd Szymkowski) Waldhuetter, of Menomonee Falls, and David Reinert, of Gresham, Oregon; her great-grandchildren, Daniel (Jamie) Reinert, Brandon Reinert, Arielle (Steven), Jessica (Travis Bastien) Kloehn, Erica (Tristan Vannieuwenhoven) Kloehn and Dylan, Ryan and Jenna Waldhuetter. She is further survived by her three great-great-grandchildren, Kaydence, Owen and Tayler.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Thomas Kloehn; her parents; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean (Alex) Sousek and Beatrice (Harold) Neumeier; and one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth (Theresa) Cerveny.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 8, 2014, at the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church with the Rev. David McElroy, O.Praem, officiating. Inurnment will be in the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church Cemetery in Gresham. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Thank you to her special friends and neighbors in Gresham whose watchful eyes day to day helped make it possible for her to remain in her own home until becoming a resident of Birch Hill. A special “thank you” to the staff and friends at Birch Hill Care Center for the loving care she received the past three years.

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Frieda E. Voeks, 102, of Shawano, passed away Oct. 16, 2014, at her home.

Arrangements pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

A complete obituary will run in Saturday’s paper.

Gordon Frederick Schumacher died in his home at the age of 90 on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Gordon was born on Sept. 16, 1924, in Shawano, to Max and Linda Schumacher. He had one sister, Florence, who predeceased him in 2001, and many cousins.

Gordon graduated from Shawano High School in 1942 and entered the Navy V-12 officers training program in July 1943. He was discharged from the Navy in July 1946 after serving as an ensign aboard the carrier U.S.S. Nassau.

After leaving service, Gordon attended Valparaiso University and Marquette University School of Medicine, where he met his future wife, Beverly Olsen. Gordon and Beverly were married in March 1954 and graduated from medical school together in June of that year. They interned at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles in 1955, and took their residencies at the University of Iowa from 1955 to 1958. Gordon also worked for the Jackson Clinic in Madison from 1958 to 1959. Later that year, the Schumachers relocated to Salem, Oregon, where Gordon entered private practice in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Schumacher delivered approximately 5,000 babies over his 35-year career, including 3,737 while practicing in Salem. He retired from obstetrics in 1979 and retired from medicine altogether in December 1989.

Gordon was also a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Salem. He served on the board of lay ministers, sang in the choir, and served as the president of the congregation.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Mark Schumacher (Ulrika); daughters, Karen Hays (David), Lynne Schumacher and Martha Catlin (Timothy); eight grandchildren; and nephews Michael Kast, Timothy Blott (Sue) and Daniel Blott (Jeanine).

The family is grateful to Hospice Care of the Northwest for their care and compassion.

A service of praise and thanksgiving will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 1350 Court St. NE, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. A reception at the church will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. John Lutheran School, 1350 Court St. NE, Salem, OR, 97301, or Lutheran Latino Ministries, P.O. Box 293, Mt. Angel, OR, 97362.

Phyllis A. Sperberg, 80, of Clintonville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center.

The former Phyllis Ann Schneider was born on Nov. 27, 1933, in Briarton to Arthur and Helen (Meister) Schneider. She was raised in the Briarton area and attended school in Bonduel. Phyllis graduated from Bonduel High School in 1951. She was united in marriage on May 2, 1953, to Gordon N. Sperberg in Seymour. Phyllis worked as a cook with the Clintonville High School for close to 30 years, retiring in 1994.

Her husband, Gordon, preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1968, and she was always very proud to be a loving mother and homemaker for five boys. Phyllis’ oldest son, Gale, lived with her for many years and they watched out for each other. Phyllis was an excellent cook; she liked baking and making desserts, and canning food. Her other interests included making pickles and jams, especially her strawberry freezer jam. She was a member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, where she was active for so many years with the Ladies Aide. Phyllis volunteered at church with numerous funeral luncheons and knit mittens for various projects. Her main hobby was knitting, and lots of family and friends received afghans, mittens, slippers and scarves. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with family and was often concerned about how they were doing.

Survivors include five sons, Gale Sperberg, of Clintonville, Kevin (Holly) Sperberg, of Stevens Point, Bryan (Lori) Sperberg, of Clintonville, Gregory Sperberg, of Marion, and Thomas (Charlene) Sperberg, of Clintonville. There are eight grandchildren: Jacob (fiancée, Rebecca) Sperberg, Nikolaus Sperberg, Erica (Mark) Haas, Kayla Sperberg, Kristin Sperberg, Taylor Sperberg, Heather (friend, Tony Jeske) Ritchie and Michelle (Tom) Loberg. There are six great-grandchildren: Dhonivan and Aedan Sperberg, Kara and Collin Haas, and Harper and Trevor Loberg. She is further survived by four sisters-in-law, Marlene Schneider, of Florida, Jean Tetting, of Shawano, JoAnn Rogers, of Neenah, and Patsy Gruetzmacher, of Shawano.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gordon; a sister, Marjorie (Oliver) Olson; and three brothers, Gordon (Jen) Schneider, Arthur (Marlene) Schneider and an infant brother, Gary Schneider.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Oct. 20, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The Rev. Daniel Burns and the Rev. Vilas Mazemke will officiate, and burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

The family wishes to thank all the nurses with ThedaCare at Home Hospice for the excellent care provided allowing mother to retain independence for long. We also wish to thank the staff at the Shawano Medical Center for their loving care.

Patrick John “Beezer” Raymer, 60, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on Sept. 12, 2014, at the VA Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Pat was born in Shawano on July 18, 1954, to the late John L. Raymer and Jean M. Carroll. He graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in May 1972 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged. Pat worked as a professional dog trainer until his retirement. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Pat was a kind and loving man and will be missed by all who knew him.

Pat is survived by his daughter, Kathleen “Katy” (J.D.) Miller, of Fort Polk, Louisiana; two grandsons, Mikel and Marc; his former wife and Kathleen’s mother, Kathy; his mother, Jean M. Carroll, of Shawano; his siblings, Vicki Raymer, of Shawano, Michael Raymer, of Gresham, and Rochelle Rivera, of Daytona Beach, Florida. He is further survived by six nieces, two nephews, six great-nieces and four great-nephews, as well as many friends.

Pat is preceded in death by his father, John L. Raymer.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Alvin B. Schmidt, 83, of Tigerton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at his home.

Alvin Bernard Schmidt was born May 6, 1931, in Oshkosh to Frederick and Annetta (Nero) Schmidt. He graduated from Tigerton High School in 1952. Alvin worked for some time in the Men’s Department at Sears and as manager at the Montgomery Ward Store, both in Winona, Minnesota. For over 30 years, he enjoyed managing an apartment building complex in Winona. His favorite pastime was researching and identifying old photos, especially from the Split Rock area. Alvin was also interested in genealogy and other local history. He will be remembered most as a generous and caring man with a wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include his best friend, Carol Fredrick, of Shawano; a sister, Helen Krueger, of Marion; and a brother, Raymond Schmidt, of Split Rock. There are two sisters-in-law, Charolette Schmidt, of Madison, and Melly Schmidt, of Defiance, Ohio. Alvin is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Frances; four brothers, Frederick, Harold, Junnie and Roy E. Schmidt. Alvin is further preceded by three sisters-in-law, Betty Lund, Carol Schmidt and Dorothy Schmidt; a brother-in-law, John Krueger; and six half-sisters, infant Martha Schmidt, Linda Westphal, Amanda Westphal, Doris Beyer, Clara Pautsch and Bernice Latchford.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Split Rock, with the Rev. Craig Nehring officiating.

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

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses with Theda Care at Home Hospice for the loving care provided to Alvin.

Frieda E. (Kaltenbrun) Voeks, 102, of Shawano, passed away on Oct. 16, 2014, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1912, in St. Nazianz to the late Anton and Mary (Stahl) Kaltenbrun.

On May 27, 1933, Frieda was united in marriage to Wallace R. Voeks, who preceded her in death in 1998. Frieda was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano and was very active on the church counsel. She worked at Schultz Brothers Store for 10 years. Frieda was also guardian and grand-guardian for Jobs Daughters, a grand officer for White Shrine of Jerusalem and a member of Order of Eastern Star. Frieda and Wallace spent their winters in Florida after they retired.

Frieda is survived by two sons, Dr. Wallace Voeks, of Hawaii, and Dr. James (Mary) Voeks, of Florida; one daughter, Jean Ann Voeks, of Eau Claire; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leo Kaltenbrun, of Sheboygan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Frieda was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace; one son, Roy; one daughter-in-law, Celeste Voeks; sisters, Helen, Olivia, Viola, Gert and Angie; brothers, Arhard, Edmond and Fred.

Eastern Star and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct, 21, 2014, at the Peace United Church of Christ of Shawano with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Irma Jansen, 89, of Shawano, was called to her heavenly home on Oct. 7, 2014.

Irma was born Feb. 20, 1925, to Paul and Gertrude Genke, of Merrill. The family later moved to the Hayes/Suring area to run the family farm. Irma attended school in Suring, graduating from Suring High School.

After World War II, Irma married Quentin “Buck” Jansen, of Suring. Irma worked in Milwaukee while Buck attended MSOE. They both moved to Shawano to pursue Buck’s business interests and start a family.

Irma was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, living every day spending time with, caring for and loving her family. Irma’s children (Gary, Bob, Sue, Kris) and all who knew her caring, big heart will miss her earthly presence.

Irma was an avid Packers fan watching every game as the coach’s assistant. She was a spiritual person, singing favorite hymns until the end.

Gunderson Lutheran Hospice allowed Irma the journey she wanted, dignity, comfort and spirituality. Thanks to the nurses, music therapist, chaplains, and health aides.

Greatly missed, yet fondly remembered.

Gregory J. Bergquist, 36, of the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at his residence.

Greg was born on Aug. 29, 1978, in Hampton, Iowa, the son of Judy (Whiting) Hansen and the late John Bergquist. The Bergquist family later moved to Hortonville, then Clintonville, where Greg graduated from high school in 1997.

Greg continued to live and work at various jobs in the Clintonville area. He was mechanically oriented and enjoyed working on cars and trucks. Playing cards and cooking (especially tator-tot casserole) were other enjoyments.

Survivors include his three children, Damon Lorge, Jacob Teall and Exeander Fletcher; mother, Judy Hansen (special friend, Wayne G. Bartz), Shawano; grandmother, Edna Whiting, Jackson, Michigan; sisters, Valerie (Louie) De Jesus, Clintonville, and Kimberly Shufelt, Seymour; brother, Kevin (Stephanie) Konopka, Naperville, Illinois; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Raymond Hansen.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and after 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of the service.

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

Harold F. “Mequon” Cleveland, 53, of Keshena, started his journey to the Spirit World on Sunday evening, Oct. 19, 2014, in Shawano.

Mequon was born on Jan. 11, 1961, in Shawano, a son of the late Harold A. and Lois Mae (Pamanet) Cleveland. He was a graduate of Shawano High School. Following high school, Mequon entered the United States Navy, where he served for 20 years, was honorably discharged and retired. In his retirement he had been employed at Menominee Tribal Enterprises as an electrician. He recently became a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Mequon was an avid Packers fan. He loved to spend time with his family. His hobbies included fishing, riding in the woods and playing at the casino.

He leaves behind two daughters, Catherine Cleveland and Kasey Cleveland, and a son, Josh Cleveland. He is further survived by a brother, Kendal (special friend, Mitch’elle) Cleveland, of Gresham, and six sisters, Angeline Pamanet, of Keshena, Brenda Cleveland-Basina, of Middle Village, Maria (Roderick) Connahvichnah, of Shawano, Kathleen (Steve) Waupekenay, of Neopit, Patricia Cleveland-Cook, of Middle Village, and Michelle Cleveland, of Green Bay; two special nephews, Shannon Madosh and Darwin Pamanet. Mequon is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Mequon was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Shannon; and two uncles, Lawrence and Norman Pamanet.

A funeral Mass for Harold F. “Mequon” Cleveland will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment, with full military honors conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation, will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Brenda Basina residence, W5158 Basswood, Middle Village, Wednesday and Thursday, until the procession leaves for church at 10:15 Thursday morning. A parish wake service will be conducted on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting with the service arrangements.

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

Eric D. Herrmann, 15, of Shawano, passed away on Oct. 22, 2014, in Shawano.

Eric was born in Shawano on April 1, 1999, to David and Kim (Maltbey) Herrmann. Eric was a sophomore at Shawano Community High School, where he played the trombone in the band and jazz band. He was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church and loved hunting, computers and other tech gadgets. He was a quick-witted, kind and compassionate person who will be missed by all who knew him.

Eric is survived by his parents, David and Kim, his brothers, Joshua and Andrew, and his grandmother, Macie Herrmann, all of Shawano. He is further survived by several aunts and uncles.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doug and Jan Maltbey, Vernon Herrmann, and his aunt and uncle, Kelly and Steve Collins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Eric, you have taken with you a piece of my heart. A void that will never be filled. I hope to find peace that you are with your “blue grandma” now. I will miss you each and every day! Until we meet again … Love always, Mom

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Tyler D. Welch, 18, of the town of Washington, Shawano, passed away unexpectedly as a result of injuries sustained in an accident on Oct. 21, 2014.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later time.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service, Shawano, is assisting the Welch family with the service arrangements.

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Harland H. Hansen, 77, of the town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away peacefully with his wife, Alice, at his side on Thursday morning, Oct. 23, 2014, at his home.

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

Russell L. Cummings, 69, of Bowler, formerly of Shawano, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2014, at the Langlade Memorial Hospital, Antigo.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Saturday.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Darwin J. Olson Sr., 46, of Keshena, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Born on April 11, 1968, in Manitowoc, he was the son of Bert Lyons and Charlene Olson.

Darwin loved to “raise hell” with people and making them laugh. He was a wonderful man and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Darwin is survived by his daughter, Jonnie Penass, of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Leo, Jennifer and Ottis, Rihauna, Reniyah and Gabriel; his parents, Charlene Rose Olson, of Suring, and Bert Lyons, of Keshena; his significant other, Lisa Crowe, of Keshena; Lisa’s children, Shaunta, Camille and Allen Grignon, all of Keshena. Darwin is further survived by his siblings, Bert Olson, Ralph Boivin, Bart Boivin, Amanda L. Lyons and Mahwassa Olson, all of Keshena; two uncles, Clifford and Richard Olson, both of South Branch; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Darwin was preceded in death by his son, Darwin Olson Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Dave Barrett officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph of the Lake Cemetery in South Branch. Visitation will be held at Charlene Olson’s residence, W773 East County Road M, Suring, after 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Tyler D. Welch, 18, of the town of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2014, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Tyler died with his best friend, Cody Borsche.

Tyler was born Sept. 2, 1996, in Shawano, a son of Timothy and Janie (Raeder) Welch. He attended the Shawano schools and was currently a senior at Shawano Community High School. He was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling. While in middle school, he ran cross-country. He was an outgoing, friendly boy who got along well with others.

Survivors include his parents, Tim and Janie Welch, town of Washington; one sister, Tiffany (Curtis) Allord, of the town of Wescott; two brothers, Tim Welch, of the town of Washington, and Travis (special friend Tasha Pawlak), of Gillett. He is further survived by his maternal grandparents, Don and Nancy Raeder, of the town of Wescott; a niece, Autumn Allord and a nephew, Carson Allord, both of the town of Wescott; his girlfriend, Cerise Russell; his aunts, Pearl (Tracy), Michelle, Toni, Kelly (Pete), Lisa (Jim) and Julie (Roy); his uncles, David (Pam), Delbert, Brian (Hollie), Eugene, Brad (Jen), and Corey (Angie); special godparents, David Raeder, and Joel and Sue Hebein. He is further survived by many cousins, relatives and friends.

Tyler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Delbert and Alice (Surprise) Welch, and an uncle, Kevin Welch.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano. Pastor Ron Raddatz will officiate. Interment will take place at Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, from 3-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in Tyler’s name.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with service arrangements.

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

Cody “CodeMan” Borsche, 17, Shawano, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident.

Cody was a very special flower, and every now and then God picks a flower.

Cody was born on Jan. 20, 1997, in Appleton to Wayne Jr. and Wanda (Roberts) Borsche. He attended Foster Elementary School and James Madison. After his family moved to Shawano, he attended Shawano High School. Cody was a “nice guy” with a beautiful soul. He had a very kind, warm heart and was always there for anyone who needed anything. He was a member of the Tri-County 4-H Club, Waupaca County, where he served as an officer and received many awards. He loved being part of the 4-H club. He enjoyed woodworking, doing models, showing rabbits and goats. Cody enjoyed all sports but especially enjoyed playing basketball, hunting and fishing.

Cody will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by his parents, Wayne Jr. and Wanda Borsche; brothers, Christopher Ritchie and Michael Ritchie; nieces, Olivia and Mina, and their mother, Tia; grandparents, Wayne Sr. and Nancy Borsche, Richard and Helen Roberts; grandpa, Bob Heffner; uncles, Rob and Sue Roberts and family, and Randy and Betty Roberts and family; one uncle with whom he had a very special bond, Woody; as well as other aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, Dorothy “Dot” Heffner; aunt, Robin Lee Borsche; and his cousin, Adam Roberts. He was joined in his passing by his best friend, Tyler Welch.

Visitation will be on Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, from 3-8 p.m. at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Location, 1592 Oneida St., Menasha. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton. Funeral services will be Saturday at the church at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dee Sim officiating.

For more information and to express online condolences, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to thank the Shawano County Sheriff’s Department, the Shawano Medical Center staff and nurses, and Jody, the Shawano High School liaison officer. Also thank you to the Shawano High School faculty, staff and students as well as the Shawano area community for all their support and prayers during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established.

Cody was very much loved and will be missed.

Carolina M. Glover, 48, Wittenberg, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, at her home, under the care of her family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born on Oct. 28, 1965, in Tigerton, the daughter of the late Louis Jensen and Katherine (Hartshorn) Jensen.

On Aug. 6, 1988, Carolina was united in marriage to Michael Glover at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. He survives.

Carolina worked for the family business, Glover’s Manufacturing Inc., in Wittenberg. Carolina’s hobbies included spending time with her family, traveling, gardening and sewing. One of her last labors of love was making a quilt for 32 special people in her life. She loved traveling to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She loved exploring the back roads of the United States, taking in the sights and visiting waterfalls with her husband.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Glover, Wittenberg; three daughters, Crystal (Ryan) Holder, Buford, Georgia, Kelly (Marcus) Lorge, Wittenberg, and Courtney Glover, Parma Heights, Ohio; two grandchildren, Ian and Ella Holder; her mother, Katherine Jensen, Tigerton; her siblings, Henry (Virginia) Jensen, Antigo, Patricia (James) Hauke, Oak Creek, Katherine Susnowski, La Crosse, Thomas Jensen, Tigerton, Barbara Jensen, Shiocton, Dorothy (Scott) Suehring, Tigerton; father and mother-in-law, Tony and Karen Glover, Wittenberg; and two brothers-in-law, Ronald (Sharon) Glover and Timothy (Cheri) Glover, all of Wittenberg. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

In addition to her father, Carolina was preceded in death by one niece, Jessica Glover, and one nephew, Louis Jensen.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.