Daniel “Dan” O. Olson, 62, of Clintonville, passed away at his residence on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.

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

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Donovan Charles Glocke, 81, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Shawano. He was born on Aug. 21, 1933, in Clintonville, the son of the late Charles J. and Dorothy A. (Delaney) Glocke.

Donovan graduated from Clintonville High School with the Class of 1952 and then attended Wisconsin State Teachers College and Marquette University. While in college, he worked at the Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee. After school, he became a teacher and then principal for the Milwaukee Public School District. Donovan lived in Whitefish Bay until his retirement in 1991 and then moved back to the area. He enjoyed his time spent growing up on Shawano Lake and being an outdoorsman, hunting and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Don is survived by his children, David (Lynn) Glocke, of Downington, Pennsylvania, and Brian (Jody) Glocke, of Grafton; four grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Nicholaus and Eric; and one brother, Robert Glocke, of Fairfield, Iowa.

Donovan was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services are being held.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the services.

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Elden Steege, 88, was born March 23, 1926, in Marion to Samuel and Lola Steege.

He was united in marriage to Nadine Giessel on June 10, 1950. Elden and Nadine ran a family farm for 35 years near Marion before working for the Marion school system as a custodian. He retired to Arkansas with his wife, where he spent a great many more years enjoying his retirement before moving back to Shawano recently.

Elden and Nadine enjoyed traveling the U.S. in their spare time. Whether by car, train, or airplane they found new places to explore, from Florida to Alaska, Hawaii to New England, even Canada and Mexico. Elden enjoyed woodworking, fishing, farming and being around his family.

He passed on peacefully from a short illness after being surrounded by the favorite of these interests, his family, on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Samuel and Lola Steege, and one brother, Warren (Beverly) Steege.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nadine (Giessel) Steege; his brother, Charles (Lois) Steege; his sons, Clayton (Kathy) Steege and Curtis (Vicki) Steege; five grandchildren, Matthew Steege (Katelin Haglund), Taylor Steege, Corey Scheid (Lauren Turriff), Adam Steege and Farrah Denny Scheffler; two great­-grandchildren, Ava and Braelyn. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services for the family will be held in the spring.

Condolences can be sent to Curt Steege, 226 Teddington Lane, Shawano, WI 54166 c/o Nadine Steege.

Gertrude “Gert” Joos, 100, of Shawano, and formerly of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center.

The former Gertrude Theresa Kern was born on Nov. 6, 1914, in Mackville (town of Center, Outagamie County) to George and Agnes (Weiland) Kern. On Aug. 31, 1946, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Joos in Appleton.

The couple lived in Menasha for a few years and in 1950 moved to New London. While in New London, they were members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Gert liked to volunteer at MPB School, helping out in the library and with the lunch room. In 1977, the couple moved to Tigerton, where they became members of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Her husband preceded Gert in death on Aug. 2, 2006, and the following year she settled in Clintonville and became a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. In August 2013, she retired to Oakhaven Assisted Living in Shawano and joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gert’s interests included sewing, making craft projects, growing beautiful flowers in her garden, and baking, especially her wonderful cookies and breads.

Survivors include five children, Marilyn (Paul) Tank, of Hortonville, Leonard (Rose) Adams, of St. Ignace, Michigan, Bruce (Diana) Joos, of Philips, Charlene Miller, of Pulaski, and Larry (Sue) Joos, of Caroline. There are 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by a brother, Stanley (friend Shirley Hanson) Kern, of Clintonville, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Gert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; a daughter, Betty (Jim) Neitzel-Vogel; and two grandchildren, Leonard Adams Jr. and Dennis Neitzel. She was also preceded by a brother, Vernon Kern, and two sisters, Colette Lamb and Althea Kern.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at noon at St. Rose Catholic Church, 24 Seventh St., Clintonville. The Rev. John “Jack” Mullarkey will officiate, and burial will be in the spring at Most Precious Blood Cemetery, New London. Friends may call on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.

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

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

The family wishes to thank ThedaCare at Home nurses Kim and Kelly for their care provided. We also much appreciated the staff at Oakhaven Assisted Living for watching out for Mom. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Unity Hospice, especially CNA Patti, Social Worker Julie, Chaplain Bill, and RN Leah for the love and support given to Mom.

Theodore (Ted) K. Kuranda, 68, of Iowa City, Iowa, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Ted was born on March 20, 1946, in Chicago, to Walter and the late Bernice (Jenkins) Kuranda.

Ted enjoyed doing puzzles, playing Yahtzee and cards, always trying to sit so he could assure his win over his mother. Ted was also a master at pool and enjoyed traveling.

Ted is survived by his father, Walter Kuranda, of Cecil; brothers, Walt Kuranda, Rich (Betsy) Kuranda and Steve Kuranda; sisters, Janet (Mike) Laffoon, Marilyn (Frank) Blatchford, Carol Daily, Betsy Malnati and Vicki Huffman; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ted was proceeded in death by his mother, Bernice Kuranda, and brothers Gary Kuranda and Stan Kuranda.

Friends and family may call at 10 a.m., with Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Sacred Heart Parish, 302 S. Main St., Shawano.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, 2720 Muscatine Ave., Iowa City, is assisting the family.

Reynelda “Nelda” Marie “Baby Girl” Haack, 68, of Neopit, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Wausau.

Nelda was born on Feb. 26, 1946, in Lac Du Flambeau, the daughter of the late Allen and Viola (Dowd) Pyawasit. She graduated from Neillsville High School and spent most of her life in Wisconsin, settling in Neopit for the last 25 years. Nelda was united in marriage to Wayne Behnke and then later to Frederick “Fritz” Haack. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and was a member of the DRUM. Above all else, Nelda loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Nelda is survived by her husband, Fritz; children, Mary Lee (Pyawasit) (Tom) Borneman, and her children, Joshua, Kassina and La’Tia; Corey Alan (Sheri) Behnke and their children, Tyler Brooke and Savannah; Timothy Wayne (April) Behnke and their son, Chayton; and Jonathon Ray Torres and his children, Amelia, Alexis, Jonathon, Mari Rae and Carol Sue; and great- grandchildren, Wyatt, Mercedes, Aiden, Liam, Juliana and Kendra.

Nelda was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edgar Allen Pyawasit Jr.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, until the time of the burial on Saturday at the Zoar Ceremonial Center. Burial will be in the Zoar Indian Burial Ground on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m.

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

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the family members of the Pyawasit, Thunder, Awonohopay and Pamaska families.

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Dorothy A. Kroenke, 92, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in the town of Belle Plaine.

Dorothy was born on Aug. 13, 1922, in Shawano, the daughter of the late David and Aurelia (Moede) Beversdorf. She grew up on a farm and as a teenager was the Shawano County Dairy Princess as well as earning a scholarship to the Teacher’s College at Stevens Point, where she worked in the college library. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, she returned home to work.

On Feb. 13, 1943, Dorothy was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Irvin Kroenke, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Irvin preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. Dorothy was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, friend, relative, and member of her church and community. She loved life and her family and had a gentle way of helping and encouraging others. She was always the “go-to” person who not only cooked the meals for the family but also for the farm and building crews. She also kept the books and ran for parts and materials for the family business.

Dorothy loved children and was the babysitter of choice and the preferred sick caregiver for her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and lover of music, films, poetry, square dancing, bird watching, trips to the cabin, attending the games and concerts of her grandchildren, and sharing meals or a good laugh with family and friends. Dorothy enjoyed reciting the poems of Robert Service, Poet of the Yukon, and felt a special connection to Alaska where she travelled on two occasions. She also loved music and faithfully attended the first 34 years of the Shawano Folk Music Festival.

Dorothy, Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma: We miss you and your positive gentle loving spirit. Rest in peace.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Kathy (Dennis) Fonger, Michael (Val McQuade) Kroenke and Joel Kroenke, all of Shawano; six grandchildren, Tanya (Dave) Jensen, Jason (Christy) Fonger, Seth (Jeelan) Kroenke, Shannon Kroenke, Sara Kroenke and Ryan Kroenke; nine great-grandchildren, Hunter, Morgan, and Trevor Jensen, Logan, Ashlyn, Mason and Sierra Kroenke, Tessa Fonger and Taylor Habeck. She is further survived by two sisters, Deloris (Jack) Bain, of Menomonee Falls, and Jean (Ray) Klebesadel, of Green Bay; as well as one brother-in-law, Robert Etchner.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; her parents; two sisters, Phyllis Echtner and Mary Beversdorf; and one brother-in-law, Don Moesch.

A memorial service for Dorothy will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the town of Richmond with the Rev. Travis Keinschmidt officiating. Burial will be in St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. Gifts in memory of Dorothy can be made to the following: Shawano County Historical Society Country Church Fund, St. Jakobi Lutheran Church Building Fund or Shawano County 4-H program.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to Mary Schroeder, Val McQuade, Wendy Nizinski and the other staff at Maple Lane Nursing Home as well as Heartland Hospice Care for their kindness and support. We would also like to thank all the others who shared songs and prayers or otherwise touched Dorothy’s life in special ways.

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June M. (Leiber) Norman, 93, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at Maple Lane Healthcare Center in the town of Belle Plaine.

June was born on June 20, 1921, the beloved daughter of the late Erwin E. and Gertrude (Schwartz) Leiber in St. Louis, Missouri. She was a graduate of Cleveland High School and a member of First Unity Church in Missouri.

June worked in the insurance industry for 30 years, retiring from Crum and Forster Insurance in 1990. She was a volunteer for 17 years for Feed My People Food Pantry and the Carondelet Historical Center. In 2011, June moved from Missouri to Shawano. She had a wonderful life and was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

June is survived by her children, John F. (Robin) Dishon, of San Diego, Suzanne (Mike) Kirar, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Carl (Heidi) Kirar, John Rueckert, James (Tammy) Rueckert, Michael (Kelly) Kirar Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Alora, Denice, Giada, Ruby June and Maxwell. She is further survived by her sister, Jean Smith, of St. Louis, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends, all who enriched her life.

June was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Wilke; one grandson, Nicholas Kirar; her parents; and a brother-in-law, Robert Smith.

A memorial service for June will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, at a date to be determined.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feed My People Food Pantry, 171 Kingston Drive, Lemay, MO 63125 and Carondelet Historical Center, 6303 Michigan St., St. Louis, MO 63111.

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Edith M. Hough, 81, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015.

Edith was born on April 5, 1933, in California, the daughter of the late Rev. Edwin and Edith N. (Gassner) Reinke. She was a graduate of the Lutheran School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. On June 28, 1964, Edith was united in marriage to Charles L. Hough in Chicago. Edith worked as a registered nurse at Children’s Hospital in Chicago and then at Appleton Medical Center until retirement, then moving to the Shawano area in 1999. Edith was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bonduel, a member of L.W.M.L., as well as a past choir member.

Edith is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles; their children, Stephanie (David) Jablonski, of Sheboygan, and Steven (special friend, Doriann) Hough, of Barrington, Illinois; five grandchildren, Tyler, Emily, Lauren, Ariana and Jordan; one sister, Sharon Schrader, of Shawano; a sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Arthur, of Sagle, Idaho; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Edwin Reinke.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday after 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established.

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

The family wishes to thank Dr. Tammela and the staff on the ninth floor at St. Vincent Hospital as well as Unity Hospice for their wonderful care.

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Carl E. Marten, 78, Mattoon, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, at his home under the care of Le Royer Hospice.

He was born on March 31, 1936, in Mattoon, the son of the late Charles and Adeline (Kowalske) Marten.

On April 18, 1959, he was united in marriage to Jane Kuehn in Shawano. She survives.

Carl worked at Badger Northland in Kaukauna for 13 years. He then owned and operated Marten Lawn and Garden Center in Appleton for 34 years. After retirement, the couple moved to Mattoon. He was a founding member of the Apple Creek Snow Ryders Snowmobile Club, the Outagamie Conservation Club Trap Team and St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon.

Carl enjoyed hunting with his boys, four-wheeling with his boys and grandchildren, fishing, cutting lumber on the sawmill with his brother and being in the outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Marten, Mattoon; two sons, Dennis (Julie) Marten, Hortonville, and Doug Marten, Freedom; four grandchildren, Kendra (Brad) Marten, Jenna Marten, Travis Marten and Tyler (Mackenzie) Marten; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Emmett Marten; one brother, Bill (Gail) Marten, Mattoon; and two sisters, Vera (James) Williams, Mattoon, and Linda (Butch) Lundin, Muskego. He is also survived by several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Township of Hutchins, Shawano County. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church, Mattoon.

Condolences and memories may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Gloria M. Peters, 57, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at Shawano Medical Center.

Gloria was born on Nov. 20, 1957, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late John A. and Anna Marie (Stammers) Peters. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1975. Gloria along with her family own and operate Shotgun Eddy in Keshena. She was a proud member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Gloria loved many things, including but not limited to traveling, watching old scary movies, listening to music and surfing the Internet. She had a contagious smile and laugh that could light up a room, and she found joy in the smallest things. Always willing to do anything she could for her friends and family, she always seemed to put others before herself. She was a wonderful sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Gloria is survived by her special friend, John Percy, of Cecil; her sister, Dianne (Mike) Maenpaa, of Underhill; two brothers, Brian Peters, of Krakow, and Lance (Luann) Peters, of White Lake; nieces and nephews, Brian Hilke and his children, A.J. and Buddy Hecko, Shane (Viola) Hilke and their children, Patty and Emily, Scott Hilke, Jon (Nora) Peters, Kyle (Magale) Peters, Kala Lardinois, Kristina (Jason) Boivin and Nicholas Volpi; her good friend, Penny Collier; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and one brother and one sister, both in infancy.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Deacon Mike Grezca officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 am. until the time of the service.

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Duane M. Kuehl, 64, of Clintonville, passed away Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2015, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.

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

Raymond E. Nicholaus, 90, of Wyndemere Estates in Green Bay, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2015, in Green Bay.

Raymond was born on March 29, 1924, in Bonduel, the son of the late Emil and Anna (Heling) Nicholaus. On June 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Irene Werbelow at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Irene preceded him in death on April 5, 1989.

Ray worked for Consolidated Badger for 20 years, where he was very proud of his perfect driving record. He later worked for 4-Wheel Drive in Clintonville, where he helped manufacture Seagrave Fire Trucks, until his retirement in 1987. Ray was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and enjoyed gardening in his free time.

Raymond is survived by his daughter, Jan (Steven) Born, of Green Bay; his granddaughter and joy of his life, Tiffany Born; as well as a sister-in-law, Marian Nicholaus, of Shawano.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Irene; his parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Marcel Reopelle, 88, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Shawano.

Marcel was born on May 23, 1926, in Terrebonne, Minnesota, son of the late Ildage and Alma (Fournier) Reopelle.

On Sept. 30, 1950, Marcel was united in marriage to Phyllis Ferg at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham. Marcel and Phyllis owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Herman for many years and they raised five children. Marcel was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, where he served on the church council and the building committee. He also served on the Gresham Village Board, Herman Town Board, Shawano County Board, Gresham Co-op Board, Gresham Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus in Shawano and the Shawano County Farm Bureau.

Marcel is survived by his wife, Phyllis; their five children, Edward (Lynn) Reopelle, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sandra Hohensee, of Shawano, Pamela (Jay) Achten, of De Pere, Brian (Melonie) Reopelle, of Gresham, and Jon (Diane) Reopelle, of Appleton; 10 grandchildren, Laura Widman, Nicole Yeager, Melissa Meyer, Michael Reopelle, David Hohensee, Amanda Sinicki, Brock Reopelle, Sara Achten, BoMorris Reopelle and Boone Reopelle; six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Jackson, Olivia, McKenna, Madix and Monroe. He is further survived by his brothers, Vern (Idabelle) Reopelle, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Clare Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Andrew (Pat) Reopelle, of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Rene and Robert; one sister, Theresa Tischart; and a son-in-law, Ronald Hohensee.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in St Francis Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham, with Knights of Columbus Rosary conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday and visitation again on Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the church.

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Joan M. Wilkinson, 68, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at her home.

Funeral arrangements are still pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.

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Lois E. Kruse, 89, of Shawano, died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Shawano.

Lois was born on Nov. 18, 1925, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Edward Frank “E.F.” and Seraphina (Krubsack) Hartman.

Lois attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Shawano High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Oshkosh State College, now known as UW-Oshkosh. She began her teaching career in Appleton teaching third grade at Columbus Elementary School. In 1952 Lois left Appleton to take a first-grade teaching position in Clintonville, where she taught for 37 years until retiring in 1989.

On Aug. 31, 1957, Lois was united in marriage to Lawrence “Bronc” Kruse. Bronc preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2002.

Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. She loved animals and enjoyed sending cards in the mail, for her church, as well as personally to friends and relatives.

Lois is survived by her sister, Anita Hartman, of Shawano, as well as cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronc, her parents, and a brother, Glenn “Sam” Hartman.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Dennis Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. A reception, in memory of Lois, will be held at Angie’s Café on Main Street in Shawano after the service on Saturday.

Memorials can be directed to Lois’ favorite charity, the Shawano County Humane Society.

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Leon J. Drath, of Gillett, 81, who loved Jesus, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 28, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 7, 1933, to the late Adolph and Leona (nee: Patzer) Drath in Milwaukee.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army, receiving a medal of Good Conduct upon his return from Germany. Leon and Lulabelle (nee: Braun) were united in marriage on Feb. 10, 1962, in Gillett. Leon worked at Briggs & Stratton, in Wauwatosa, as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Leon loved helping and spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and teaching Sunday school.

Leon is survived by his loving wife, Lulabelle Drath; his daughters, Karla (Terry) Price, of Sussex, Judy (Chuck) Truax, of Bonduel; grandchildren, David, Kari (Paul), Daniel, Kristina (Shay), Melissa (Drew), Jessica, Nathan, CJ (Jilane) , Alex; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Noah, Kinslee, Zeeten, Naj; sister, Dolores (Clay) Juno, of Brookfield; aunts, Edna Miller, of Coleman, Helen Drath, of Oconto Falls; along with special brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2, 2015, at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. with Pastor Paul Carlson officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral service at Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett with military honors provided by Gillett American Legion.

A special thank you to our family and friends, including our church family, for your love and prayers. Also a special thank you to Holly Spletzer, MSN, FNP-C and Woodland Village Nursing Home staff, for their special care, love and prayers.

Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, of Gillett, is serving the family of Leon J. Drath.

Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.

Wilford W. “Willie” Little, 87, of Gresham, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Shawano. He was born on May 12, 1927, in the town of Red Springs, the son of the late Wilber and Edith (Quinney) Little.

Willie enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a gunner’s mate on the USS Antietam, the USS Shangri-La and the USS Bairoko in World War II. On May 12, 1951, Wilford was united in marriage to Leila Hildebrandt at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. He worked in a paper mill in Gresham for 15 years, drove truck for Lee Davids in the logging industry for 22 years, operated a farm for 10 years in the town of Herman and worked at Hoffman Transit.

Willie was member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham and Gresham American Legion Post 390. He enjoyed fishing for walleye in Canada, salt water fishing in Virginia and North Carolina. Willie enjoyed hunting for deer on his farm, tree farming and planting pine trees, and both Willie and Leila were awarded the 2003 Outstanding Tree Farmer award. He also loved his dog, Bandit.

Wilford is survived by his wife of 63 years, Leila; their children, Sandra Anderson, of Eau Claire, and Gregory (Sandy) Little, of Hampton, Virginia; three grandchildren, Evan (Arianna), Jason (Jessica) and Tymber; and four great-grandchildren, Anysa, Gavin, Justice and Abby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harvey Little; two sisters, Louise Neitzer Zahringer, Edith Koeller; a son-in-law, William Anderson; and two special nephews, Bill and Jim Neitzer.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church in Gresham with the Rev. John C. Eyer officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church on Tuesday by Gresham American Legion Post 390, with burial in the spring in Zion Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, and again at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Evergreen Nursing Home and Shawano Medical Center for their wonderful care of Willie.

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Bernice A. Nitzske, 69, of Embarrass, passed away Sunday morning, Feb. 1, 2015, at the Shawano Medical Center following a brief illness.

Bernice was born on Dec. 23, 1945, in Waupaca County as the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Dora (Braatz) Passehl. She grew up in the Clintonville area and was united in marriage to Ralph Nitzske on May 10, 1975, at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. Bernice moved to Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass in 2003 and resided there since. Ralph preceded his wife in death on Dec. 6, 2007. Bernice enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, card games and Bingo. One of her greatest joys was spending time in the kitchen baking with her daughter, Brenda. She loved all of her grandsons and valued the time spent with family.

Bernice is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Robert) Engel, Clintonville; son, George Nitzske, Bear Creek; grandsons, Marcus, Zachary, Justin, Levi and Samuel.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; sister, Delores Blank; and brothers, John, Jerome and Wallace.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Benjamin Hollingsead officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be at Restland Cemetery, town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, in the spring.

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

An online guestbook is available at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Bernice’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Pine Manor, both past and present, who got to know her and took care of her over the years.