Russell L. Cummings, 69, of Bowler, formerly of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2014, while working on the farm with his son.

Russell was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Antigo, a son of the late Melvin and Velma (Brandt) Cummings. He attended the Antigo schools and was a graduate of Antigo High School. Following graduation from high school, he farmed his family’s homestead in Birnamwood. Russell was later employed as a lead man at Warvel’s Wood Working Mill in Gillett for over 22 years.

On Sept. 15, 2011, he was united in marriage to Ruth Lindner in Shawano. The couple made their home in Bowler. He, along with his wife, attended St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond. He was an avid gardener who grew vegetables to share with his family. Russell recently took up the role of becoming a chicken farmer, a gift to his wife, Ruth.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth, of Bowler; three daughters, Cindy (Dave) Yonker, of Tigerton, Jill Gutt, of Bowler, and Nancy (Kevin) Hitt, of Antigo; one son, Wayne (Diane McKinney) Cummings, of Mattoon; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Russell is further survived by one sister, Sharon (Gary) Popek, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Russell was preceded in death by a brother, Aaron Cummings.

In keeping with Russell’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or funeral services.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is in charge of the service arrangements.

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

Darryl J. Ternouth, 72, of Shawano, formerly of Hayward, passed away on Oct. 24, 2014, after a long illness.

Darryl is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Mike and Craig Ternouth; his brother, Ron Ternouth; as well as other relatives.

Private family services will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 117.

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A. H. “Stormy” Storma, 90, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour. He was born March 15, 1924, son of the late Albert and Emma (Helms) Storma at Route 2, Seymour.

He graduated from Seymour High School in 1944. After graduation he traveled the state of Wisconsin doing sales work until he got his real estate license in 1949.

Al sold real estate in Outagamie, Shawano, and Brown counties for 46 years until his retirement in 1994, and held many auctions. He had many good memories and friends.

He married Caroline Blohm on Dec. 24, 1966, in the United Methodist Church in Seymour. They worked together renting cottages on Shawano Lake from 1968 to 2008 where they made many lifetime friends.

Al is survived by his wife Caroline; sister, Ila Mae (Bob Weyenberg); brother, Allan Storma; sister-in-law, Lucille Storma; nieces, Sarah (Bruce) Stephani, Marie (Robert) Houston, Roxanne (Paul) Herman, Amme (Rob) Storma, April (David) Schoeppel; nephews, Randall (Carin) Sigl, Mitchell (Sallye) Storma, Marvin Storma and all their children. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Joyce Sherman and Betty Blohm; nieces, Penny (Jim) Much and Cheryl (John) Stegert; nephews, Bruce (Beverly), Scott (Cindy), Greg (Connie), Ken (Darlene), Kevin (Amanda), Sherman and Rodney (Cindy) Blohm.

He is preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, George and Kathleen Blohm; two brothers, Ivan (Arlene) and Harlan Storma; sister-in-law, Carmelita Storma and brother-in-law, Bill Blohm.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. and will continue at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Loretta Waegli officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Al’s memory to the Seymour Museum or the United Methodist Church in Seymour.

A special thank you to the staff at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour and our neighbor David Yunk for all your care and concern.

Kenneth W. Manthei, 71, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014.

Ken was born on Nov. 14, 1942, to the late Edwin and Lora (Boerst) Manthei in Shawano. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake, Cecil. Ken attended grades 1-8 at Immanuel Lutheran School White Clay Lake, Cecil. He attended Bonduel High School and graduated in 1960. Ken married Judith Fischer on Sept. 28, 1963, at Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake, Cecil.

Ken was an avid reader and very mechanically inclined. He liked to discuss with his sons many different subjects. He loved it when his grandchildren came.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Manthei, Cecil; two sons, Scott Manthei, Two Rivers, Glenn Manthei, Freedom; two grandchildren, Christopher and Connor Manthei; a brother-in-law, Donald (Deloris) Fischer, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Mavis (Myron) Herman, Kenosha.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Lora Manthei; and his father and mother-in-law, Carl and Ida Fischer.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake, Cecil, with Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil and Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at Immanuel Church Cemetery, Cecil.

In lieu of flowers, memorials be given to Wolf River Lutheran High School or Immanuel Lutheran Church White Clay Lake building fund.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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On Oct. 25, 2014, Yvonne Kieslich gracefully departed friends and family to join her parents, Vincent Schiltz and Margaret (Henrickson) Schiltz, and her son, Timothy Fairchild. Yvonne was born Aug. 14, 1943, in South Milwaukee. She enjoyed gardening, hatpins, and her dog, Abbey.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Kieslich, her children, Scott Fairchild and Keith and Sarah Fairchild, her three grandchildren: Nick, Travis, and Tyler. She is further survived by two brothers, James Schiltz and Ronald Schiltz and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 141 S. Smalley St, Shawano. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 1-1:45 p.m. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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William Peter “Bill” Steichen, 85, of Shawano, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at Theda Clark in Neenah surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on Sept. 17, 1929, to the late William R. and Nina L. (Sondergaard) Steichen in Dwight, Illinois. After attending Dwight Township schools and graduating in 1947, he left the family farm to pursue other opportunities. Bill was united in marriage to Doris Kline on Oct. 7, 1950, in Dwight. He worked at the Reiber Construction Company building roads and bridges. He then had the opportunity to operate his own Sinclair Gas Station in Dwight. He did that for a few years and then was asked to work for P.L. Murphy Construction Company burying natural gas lines. This job brought Bill and his family to Shawano in 1960, where they settled and made this their home.

After working in many communities and making many friends along the way, he began a new career in 1977. He built his barn and his business from the ground up and began raising veal calves. He did this until 1993 when he sold the barn.

Bill enjoyed taking care of his large garden, nurturing his many beautiful flowers and feeding the many birds that visited his unique bird feeders. Bill attended many auctions and sales to find that “special item” to add to his modest collection.

Family was always at the center of his attention. He attended the many golfing events, Christmas get-togethers, Fourth of July fish fries and other functions he deemed necessary for an important get-together. He will be missed at the nightly sessions at Howie’s, where he rarely gave his own opinion, but rather listened to the vast knowledge that was exchanged each evening. Bill enjoyed watching the Brewers and Packers. He would often share his ideas on how each team should be coached and what play the Packers should run. He will be deeply missed by his family and his many friends.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Doris Steichen, of Shawano; his children, Bob (Geri) Steichen, of Cecil; Barbara (Mark) Wawrzyn, of Green Bay; Brent (special friend, Jan Raddant), of Shawano; and Brian (special friend, Julie Zajas) Steichen, of Shawano; his grandchildren, Rob Steichen, Brad Steichen, Ann Jacobson, Amy Erickson, Jason Steichen, Jennifer Steichen, Jeff Steichen, Amber Steichen, Cassie Steichen, Jamie Steichen, Stacy Hooyman and Steffany Steichen; nine great-grandchildren, Sophia, Tyler, Drew, Zack, J.J., Maccee, Danny, Aiden and Lily.

He is further survived by his brother, Richard (Beverly) Steichen, of Sun City, Arizona; sister, Martha (Joe) Polito, of Joliet, Illinois; nephew, Todd Polito; and nieces, Audra Nyquist and Emily Davies.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Nina and Bill; his son, Alan Steichen; and his father-in-law, Clarence Kline, and mother-in-law, Hazel Kline.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Keith Swanson officiating. Burial will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

A special thank you to Theda Clark second floor South nurses and doctors.

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Michael “Mike” Thiel Sr., 66, of Tigerton, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield.

Michael John Thiel was born on Aug. 12, 1948, in Shawano to Wilbur and Dolores (Malueg) Thiel. His father was career military so the family moved around, but Mike graduated from Tigerton High School in 1966. He entered the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam from November 1967 to July 1969.

Mike was united in marriage on Oct. 4, 1969, to Kathleen M. Redman at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton. After marriage, the couple lived in New City, New York, where Mike worked as a switchman with the local telephone company. They returned to Tigerton, and he was employed as a foreman at Marathon Electric, Wausau, for close to 17 years. Then Mike started with the village of Tigerton as the director of public works. After close to 20 years, he retired in 2010.

He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the Lions Club and American Legion Post 239, all of Tigerton. Mike enjoyed helping coach Tigerton High School baseball and football. He was an avid Packers fan and always played to win. Mike liked to play golf any chance he had, and he also liked coaching Legion baseball for some time. The couple traveled, and he especially loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Kathy, and three children, Michael (Sarah) Thiel Jr., of Tigerton, Ryan Thiel, of Wausau, and Nichole (Bret) Delfosse, of Oshkosh. There are eight grandchildren: Anthony, Jackson, Olivia, Ava and Alli Thiel, Madelyn and Mollie Delfosse, and Xao Yang. There are three sisters: Sally (Dominic) Delibertis, of New City, New York, Jean (Fred) Woods, of Columbus, Georgia, and Peggy (David) Ridley, of Phenix City, Alabama. There are four brothers: Patrick (Stephanie) Thiel, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, Richard (Georgia) Thiel, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, Jeff (Angie) Thiel, of Midland, Georgia, and Steven (Stephanie) Thiel, of Midland, Georgia. Mike is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, retired U.S. Army Col. Wilbur and Dolores Thiel.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton. Deacon Michael Brandt will officiate, and inurnment will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by members of American Legion Post 239, Tigerton. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, and on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

Daniel J. Owen, 71, of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Shawano. Born on Dec. 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Roger Owen and Dorothy (Grosskopf) Owen.

Daniel graduated from Shawano High School in 1961 and went on to work at Four Wheel Drive as a machinist. On Aug. 8, 1964, Daniel was united in marriage to Diane Montour. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, fishing, the Packers and Badgers. Daniel also liked old cars and attending various car shows. He loved going to his property on Moose Lake near Antigo.

Daniel is survived by his children, Jeffrey Owen, of Shawano, Kelly (Mark) Jahnke, of Oshkosh; four grandchildren, Nicole, Tucker and Tanner Jahnke, and Ashley Owen; his mother, Dorothy Owen, of Shawano; two nieces, Kathy (Don) Lealiou and Terri Oettinger, both of Green Bay; his former wife, Diane; and many other relatives and friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Roger, and his sister, Lee Ellen Owen-Kliest.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Grayson L. Peters, unborn son of Stewart and Jenna (Waupoose) Peters, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Neenah.

Grayson is survived by his parents, Stewart and Jenna Peters, of Shawano; his half -brothers, Donavan and Jonathon; his grandparents, Shannon and Rosemary Tucker, of Middle Village, Leslie Peters, of Neopit, and Jamie Guzman, of Keshena. He is further survived by his great-grandparents, Jerry and Bernice Shawano, of Zoar, Davey Jean Peters, of Neopit, and Robert John Tucker, of Neopit; his aunts and uncles, Jared (Angel Summers) Waupoose, Jade (Nevada Webster) Waupoose, Shannon (Renai Penass) Tucker Jr., Brandi Waupoose, Tashina (Jordan Corn) Guzman, Styles Sechrist, Stallon Sechrist, Jamie Guzman Jr., Shanica Tucker and Kaylee Tucker.

Grayson was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Wayne Peters, his great-grandma, Violet Tucker, and his great-grandpa, Norman Waupoose.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Bryant and Tina Waupoose residence at N2095 Nanackoh St. in Middle Village on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, after 6 p.m. until the procession to the church.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Marcella E. Brady, 98, of Caroline, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at ManorCare Health Services in Shawano.

The former Marcella Elizabeth Meyer was born on Dec. 19, 1915, in East Bristol to Frank and Theresa (Schafberger) Meyer. She graduated from Marion High School in 1934 and went on to Oshkosh State Teachers College, but an illness made her quickly give up the schooling. Marcella was united in marriage on Dec. 7, 1935, to Milton H. Hubert. She worked side-by-side with her husband at Tiny’s Tavern in Caroline. The couple had four children. Milton died after 30 years of marriage from cancer.

In 1968, Marcella married Ray Peterman from Caroline. After only 10 years of marriage, he passed away in 1978. While married to Ray she worked at the dance hall in Caroline and she even worked a few years at Marion Plywood. Marcella also wrote a column in the Marion Advertiser for many years about all the happenings in Caroline. On May 12, 1984, she married Bernard “BJ” Brady in Marion, and the couple enjoyed 16 years together cooking, making quilts and making wooden craft projects. Mr. Brady preceded her in death in 2000.

She was very proud to be a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. Marcella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion, where she sang in the choir and served as a reader. She was gifted to be able to play the piano by ear as well. Marcella liked cooking and baking, especially cakes, frostings, and breads from scratch. Another favorite on her list were the trips to Florida during the winter to visit her sister. She was an avid Packers, Brewers and Braves fan, but she always cherished going to a Caroline Cougars baseball game.

Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Briske, of Pella, Judy (Don) Blaese, of Appleton, and Jeanne (Harold) Schmidt, of Marion. There are nine grandchildren: Richard (friend Dotty) Briske, Robert (Lisa) Briske, Ronald Briske, Teri (Tom) Kerkhoff, Brian Blaese, Sheri (Bernie) Meintz, Scott (Robin) Schmidt, Shellie (Tim) Kemp and Stephanie (Adam) Gardner. There are eight great-grandchildren: Jason, Ryan, Ashley, Morgan, Brandon, Cameron, Ty and Tara. There are two great-great grandchildren: Addison and Rylie. She also is survived by several stepchildren, many stepgrandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; an infant daughter, Marcy; a son-in-law, Carl Briske; a grandson, Randy Briske; a granddaughter-in-law, Sharon Briske; two brothers, Peter and Philip; and five sisters, Anna (Weston) Frankow, Helen (Maynard) Lubutze, Mary (Alvin) Zimdars, Inez (Jim) Werner and Virginia (Pete) Peterson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marion. The Rev. Patrick Lloyd will officiate, and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9-10:45 a.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion.

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

The family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at ManorCare Health Services but certainly a special thanks to grandson Ron for always taking the time to watch over grandma.

Patricia A. Banker, 75, of Seymour, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, Oct. 31, 2014.

Patricia was born on Feb. 23, 1939, in Shawano and attended the Shawano schools, graduating from Shawano High School in 1957. Patricia worked as a homemaker for most of her life. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers.

She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass for Patricia was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris was the celebrant. Interment was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Shawano.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano assisted the Banker family.

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Georgette Bernadine (Vigue) Wilber, 71, of Keshena, danced into the arms of her loved ones in heaven on Nov. 8, 2014. She was born on Feb. 8, 1943, to George and Theadore (Lyons) Vigue.

Georgette married Wilbur “Greg” Wilber on Aug. 11, 1962, and together they brought six children into the world. Georgette worked for the Menominee Indian Junior/Senior High School and the Menominee Indian School District as a bookkeeper and accounts payable clerk for 37 years until her retirement in 2008. Georgette helped revive the choir at St. Michael’s and was actively involved in the church activities throughout her life. She also enjoyed coaching volleyball while working at the Menominee Indian High School. She enjoyed going to her children’s and grandchildren’s musical events and playing cards with relatives.

Georgette is survived by her children, Antoinette (Mark) Osterberg. of Green Bay, Gregory, Ann and Catherine Wilber. all of Keshena, Margaret (Tim) Wilber. of Shawano. and a special niece, Victoria “Missy” (Brian) Minch. of Shawano. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, BreAnn (Tim) Schultz, Marcus Wilber, Darrell Webster, Maia Pecore, Mark and Kayla Osterberg, Joseph Moses, Brett and James Pecore, Austin Peach, Anthony Moses, Jazzlynn Oshkosh, AshleeRose Moses; 6 great-grandchildren, Mitchell Oshkosh, Lucas Schultz, Aurora and Izabella Wilber, Kylee and Ethan Schultz; numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur “Greg” Wilber; her daughter, Marie; her eldest grandson, BradLee; her parents, George and Theadora; and her siblings, Edward, Audrey and Chantel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.

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Donna R. Arthur, 63, of Green Bay, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2014, at a local hospital. She was born May 16, 1951, in Shawano to the late Willard and Gwendolyn (Mickel) Martzke.

Donna attended Shawano High School, graduating in 1969. Following high school she obtained her LPN degree from Bellin College of Nursing. Donna married Charles Arthur on Feb. 19, 1972, in Shawano. She practiced nursing as an LPN her entire career. Donna was an active and faithful member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She loved the serenity of the outdoors and spending time with her family camping. Donna had a passion for cooking and making soup for everyone. She never made a “little” soup; it was always “a lot” of soup. Donna’s pride and joy was her family, especially the grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Charles, and their two children, Heather (Jeremy) Pyatskowit and Sarah (Justin) Engel, all of Shawano; two grandchildren, Tucker and Madeline Pyatskowit; three sisters, Sandy Wendorff, Shawano, Cheryl (Peter) Arthur, Seymour, and Hope (Michael) Peters, Keshena; three brothers, Darwin (Ardith Barnes) Martzke, Steven (Debbie) Martzke and Calvin Martzke, all of Shawano; her in-laws, Charlotte Arthur and Marsha Arthur, both Green Bay, Marilyn (Dale Wurt) Arthur, Milwaukee, Paula Arthur, Green Bay, and Jeff (Linda) Arthur, Saukville; many, much loved, nieces and nephews; her best friends, Bonnie and Larry Viste.

She was preceded in death by her in-laws, Victor and Mary Arthur.

Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue on Friday at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry St., after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Greg Hovland officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed to the Arthur family at www.prokowall.com.

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

Adeline M. “Addy” Zander, 87, of Port Edwards, formerly of Shawano, passed away to her heavenly home with her family at her side Saturday evening, Nov. 8, 2014, at the Edgewater Haven Care Center in Port Edwards.

Adeline was born April 2, 1927, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Arnold and Hattie (Mielke) Raasch. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. On Sept. 24, 1949, Adeline was united in marriage to Alfred “Fred” Zander in Shawano. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Adeline was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her family. She was an excellent cook. She enjoyed needle point, cross stitch, reading novels, spending time in her flower garden and most importantly, spending time with her family. Adeline just really enjoyed being a mom. She also had a fondness for dogs. She and Fred are former members of St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving and devoted husband, Fred, of Port Edwards; her two daughters, Carrie Zander (Ferlin-“Chip”) McKay, of Rudolph, and Nancy Zander Jaro (Gary) Jaroszewski, of Green Bay; four grandchildren, Matthew Long, Andy (Kirsten) Long, Ryan (Maria) McKay and Erin (Jon Wilson) McKay; eight great-grandchildren, Nick, Aidan, David, William and Jayda Long, Grace, Cameron and Jase McKay. An additional great-grandchild is due in the spring 2015. She is further survived by two nephews, Richard (Cindy) Raasch and Brian Raasch, and many other relatives and friends.

Adeline was preceded in death by her parents, Hattie and Arnold Raasch; two brothers, Vernon Raasch and Andre “Dickie” Raasch; as well as a nephew, Lynn Raasch.

A memorial service for Adeline Zander will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Jamie Brei will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott, at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at Mickelson Funeral Service on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

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

The family thanks the staff at Edgewater Haven and also Heartland Hospice for the compassion and care that Adeline received during her stay.

Linda M. Steinbach, 63, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on Monday morning, Nov. 10, 2014.

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

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

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Georgette Bernadine (Vigue) Wilber, 71, of Keshena, danced into the arms of her loved ones in heaven on Nov. 8, 2014. She was born on Feb. 8, 1943, to George and Theadora (Lyons) Vigue.

Georgette married Wilbur “Greg” Wilber on Aug. 11, 1962, and together they brought six children into the world. Georgette worked for the Menominee Indian Junior/Senior High School and the Menominee Indian School District as a bookkeeper and accounts payable clerk for 37 years until her retirement in 2008. Georgette helped revive the choir at St. Michael’s and was actively involved in the church activities throughout her life. She also enjoyed coaching volleyball while working at the Menominee Indian High School. She enjoyed going to her children’s and grandchildren’s musical events and playing cards with relatives.

Georgette is survived by her children, Antoinette (Mark) Osterberg, of Green Bay, Gregory, Ann and Catherine Wilber, all of Keshena, Margaret (Tim) Wilber, of Shawano, and a special niece, Victoria “Missy” (Brian) Minch, of Shawano. She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, BreAnn (Tim) Schultz, Marcus Wilber, Darrell Webster, Maia Pecore, Mark and Kayla Osterberg, Joseph Moses, Brett and James Pecore, Austin Peach, Anthony Moses, Jazzlynn Oshkosh, AshleeRose Moses; six great-grandchildren, Mitchell Oshkosh, Lucas Schultz, Aurora and Izabella Wilber, Kylee and Ethan Schultz; numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur “Greg” Wilber; her daughter, Marie; her eldest grandson, BradLee; her parents, George and Theadora; and her siblings, Edward, Audrey and Chantel.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial was in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.

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Edward “Ed” F. Heideman, 93, of Clintonville, passed away one day shy of his 94th birthday on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at the Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.

He was dearly loved by his family.

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

Norman “Billy” Corn, 81, of South Branch passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born Jan. 1, 1933, to the late Gust and Elizabeth (Puckiew) Corn.

Norman married Christine Blau on Oct. 3, 1970. He owned his own business called Norm’s Roofing and Siding, where he was a carpenter working on roofing, siding and building houses. Norman loved being outdoors, fishing, cutting wood and being in the woods.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Corn; 10 children, Laurie (Irvin) Miller, of Gillett, Sherry Lachepelle, of Shawano, Norman Corn Jr., of South Branch, Twila (Todd) Pecore, of Shawano, Roger (Janella) Corn, of Neopit, Tammy (Donnell) Corn, of South Branch, Valerie (Reynold) Katchenago, of Neopit, Dean (Linda) Corn, of South Branch, Alison Corn, of South Branch, and Samantha (Arnold) Corn, of South Branch; siblings, Gloria Miller, June Corn, Jimmy (Clare) Corn, Donald (Diane) Corn, all of the South Branch and Keshena area; 33 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Gust Corn; a son, David Corn; and a brother and sister.

Visitation was held at Billy’s house in South Branch, N5630 Gus Corn Road, (715-799-3205) starting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at 1 p.m., with a prayer vigil held at the house on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Billy will be interred in St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Cemetery in South Branch.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

Virginia Mary (Drexler) Oesterreich, 87, of the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass.

Virginia was born November 5, 1927, to the late Wenzel and Elizabeth (Sazama) Drexler in the town of Rolling, Langlade County, the youngest of four children. She had her First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s Church, Antigo. Virginia met and later married Herman Oesterreich on May 23, 1945, in a double wedding ceremony with her brother Bernard and Viola Shepard at St. John’s Church, Antigo.

Virginia is survived by their six children, Kathleen Beilfuss, Clintonville, Elaine Berg, Westfield, Terry (Peggy), Clintonville, Elizabeth (Donald) Bovee, New London, Retired Chief Master Sgt. Wenzel (Debby), Haughton, Louisiana, David (Judy), Massachusetts.

Virginia and Herman lived on the Oesterreich family home farm at Aniwa in the town of Harrison, Marathon County, for 7 1/2 years, later moving to a farm on County Road C in the town of Matteson in October 1952. In 1956, Virginia and Herman were honored with the Farmer of the Year award, introduced as the family that pulled together as they were still milking cows by hand! After Herman’s retirement from the Waupaca County Highway Department, the home farm was sold to their son, Terry, and the couple built a new home nearby. Herman passed away on Sept. 9, 1999, and Virginia continued to live there until her death.

Virginia enjoyed her work on the farm and raising her family there. She loved working in her vegetable garden, where she grew everything they needed and canned the rest. She loved to go picking strawberries every year, and did so until very recently. It was with great pride when she could share her flower arrangements, grown from her very own perennial flower gardens, with her friends. Some of her favorite flowers were pansies, gladiolus, irises, sweet peas (also in her wedding bouquet) and roses, with asparagus greens as filler. Yellow roses were always her favorite; however there was not a flower she didn’t like.

Virginia was a lover of chickens her whole life through, always ordering new breeds of all kinds. She raised them for meat and eggs to bring in extra money to the farm and family. In 1960, she started still another hobby at which she was a natural—cake decorating. She would always bring the cakes for the neighbors’ birthdays, anniversaries, and even did wedding cakes, including her daughter Kathleen’s. Virginia received a rabbit on her fourth birthday, which started a love for rabbits. Years later her son Terry bought her a pair of registered New Zealand white rabbits, after which she started and continued her rabbit business for 27 years. She was very active in helping the 4-H groups around Shawano and Waupaca counties with their rabbits. Many knew her as the Rabbit Lady. Virginia won many awards, trophies and boxes of rosettes/ribbons in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota. She won a nationwide award for four consecutive years with her American chinchilla breed for class and fur. At times there were over 290 rabbits in the “Oesterreich Rabbitry.” Her favorites were the American chinchilla, Dutch, and English spots. Virginia was very proud in 1989 at the Wisconsin State Fair in Milwaukee where she won Best in Show with her black English spot senior buck out of 976 rabbits shown. In 1997, she was asked to make 17 ceramic rabbit trophies for the American Rabbit Breeders Association State Convention, a first for the event. Virginia was a lifetime member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Wisconsin State Rabbit Breeders Association and Fox Valley Rabbit Club. She also started the New Wisconsin American Chinchilla Rabbit Club in 1981, which she served as president.

Virginia also enjoyed embroidery work. In 1986, she started painting and dry brushing ceramic, specializing in animals and birds that looked very realistic. She also loved completing find-a-word puzzle books. Her passion in her later years was playing sheepshead or smear at the card parties at Clintonville and Marion senior centers. Many will miss seeing Virginia in her little red truck. Virginia was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville, where she was active with the Christian Mothers.

Virginia is survived by her six children, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 54 years, Herman; her brothers, Wenzel Drexler Jr. and Bernard (Viola) Drexler; a sister, Elizabeth (George) Hunt; four son-in-laws, Jimmy Beilfuss, James Berg Sr., Richard VanNulad and Lawrence Kaiser.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville, with Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call from 9 a.m. at the church until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Arbor View Gardens, E10540 County Road C, Clintonville, WI 54929

The Oesterreich family would like to thank ThedaCare At Home Hospice, Nancy Dionne, RN, Matt and Casey from Community Care, as well as all of the staff at Pine Manor Health Care Center for the great care they provided to Virginia during her short stay.

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

An online guestbook can be found at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Virginia D. Miller, 95, of the town of Dupont, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at Greentree Health and Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.