Francis “Frank” Lenzner, of Birnamwood, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. He was 39 years old. He was born on Sept. 9, 1975, in Antigo, a son of the late James and Mary (Stadler) Lenzner. He married Wendi Tousey on June 5, 1998.

He was employed at Pomp’s Tire in Antigo for 16 years.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and working on trucks. He was a Chevy fan. His daughter, Natalie, was the light of his life.

Survivors include wife, Wendi; daughter, Natalie; sister, Marcia (Gerald) Ziegelbauer, of Birnamwood; three brothers, Paul (Mary) Lenzner, of Merrill, Lawrence (Sue) Lenzner, of Antigo, and Kenneth (Amy) Lenzner, of Birnamwood; father- and mother-in-law, Arnold and Diana Tousey; sisters and brother-in-law, Holly Tousey, of Bowler, Heidi Loebig, of Iowa, and Arnie Tousey, of Bowler; four nieces and four nephews; two great-nephews and a great-niece.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in infancy.

A funeral service was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial was in St. Boniface Cemetery, Aniwa. Visitation was held Monday from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

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

Stewart Anthony Holsinger was born on June 12, 1964, in San Jose, California, and died July 4, 2015, at the age of 51 in Portland, Texas.

He was the youngest of four children to parents Paul N. Holsinger and Rosemary Bell Holsinger.

Stewart was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Bell Holsinger, of Etna; sister Sharon (Holsinger) Severini, of California; and his niece Ute Rivera, of Kansas.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Paula (Benner) Holsinger, at their home in Portland, Texas; his former wife, Penny Holsinger, and from this union his children, Crystal (Howard) Holsinger and Stewart Holsinger Jr.; his father, Paul N. Holsinger, of British Columbia; sisters, Su Hargrave, of Portland, Oregon, and Nancy Ford, of Kansas; his stepchildren, Amanda and Peter; as well as his grandchildren.

Stewart enjoyed the outdoors and his beloved dog Missy Boo. He served his country with pride in the United States Army from 1982-1984 and was medically discharged.

There will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place.

Condolences may be sent to Paula Holsinger, 1026 Seabreeze Lane No. 57, Portland, TX 78374, or The Holsinger Family, 327 W. Eighth St., Junction City, KS 66441.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Always loved and in our hearts and prayers.

Penny A. Cherny, 54, of the town of Matteson, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her home.

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

Donnalea Rae (Hanke) Moede was gathered into the arms of our loving Savior on July 2, 2015. She was born in Shawano to the late Viola (Norman) and Emil Hanke on June 28, 1935.

She was a lifetime member of St. James, where she served as a member of Altar Guild for many years. Donna married Harvey Moede on April 26, 1953, at St. James. Together they made their home in Shawano for 62 years. Donna was employed by several businesses but most recently was the bookkeeper for Moede and Sons Inc. until her retirement in 2000. She enjoyed her time at their home on Shawano Lake as well as spending time with friends, especially the “Friday Night Group” that had met for over 30 years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, and she made countless Sunday night suppers for all to enjoy.

Donna is survived by her husband, Harvey; her son, Scott (Sue) Moede, of Shawano; her daughter, Jayne (special friend Mike Lewandowski), of Shawano; five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; her sister, Jayne Deering, of Wisconsin Rapids; sisters-in-law, Olive Perry, of Shawano, and Betty Hanke, of Greenfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Viola (Norman) Hanke; her sisters, Ione Hanke and Lenore Zingler; her brothers, Clifford Perry, James and LeRoy Hanke; and brothers- in-law, Norman Deering and Walter Zingler.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Visitation will be held at church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorials can be made to the St. James Lutheran Church heating system fund.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

“Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10

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Doyle Stanley Prahl, 65, of Gresham, died on Monday, July 6, 2015, in Neenah.

Doyle was born in New London on Dec. 22, 1949, to the late Willard and Jeannette Prahl. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing sheepshead and was a Packers fan.

Doyle is survived by his three sons, David (Laura), Durrell (Alyson) and Dallas; five grandchildren, Sharra, Selena, Joshua, Hadley and Dallas II; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Tom Prahl.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Roger, and one sister, Donna.

A private family service was held.

Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Donald “Donnie” Minniecheske, 81, Tigerton, lost his fight with cancer Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born March 21, 1934.

On Feb. 27, 1954, he married Sally Kreinke.

Survivors include his wife, Sally; five children, JoAnn Redman and the late Fred Redman, Judy and friend Jim McCullan, James, Jane (Don) Dedolph and Jack. He is further survived by his 16 grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, 10 grand grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward, and his wife, Honey; two sisters, Delores and Marcella and their husbands, Clifford and Matt Lehman.

There will be no services held at this time.

Simply Cremation is assisting the family.

Visit www.simplycremationgb.com to send the family an online condolence.

Ardell V. Uttecht, 88, Birnamwood, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at St. John Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services at the church.

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

Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Marie E. (Batzer) Miller was born Marie Emilie Bertha Batzer on March 20, 1921, in Gillett, the daughter of the late Gust and Ida (Parduhn) Batzer. She was baptized March 23, 1921, by the Rev. D. C. Markworth and confirmed April 5, 1936, by the Rev. E. A. Wians in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Gillett. On Dec. 28, 1940, she was united in marriage to Norman J. Miller.

Marie graduated from Gillett High School. She was a church organist. She was employed by the Paper Converting Machine Company in Green Bay for 27 years. She was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she served as a member of the Tabitha Society as the president, secretary and treasurer and the Stephen Ministry.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1983 and a daughter, Rita May, in infancy.

Survivors include three sons, Gene Miller, of Kokomo, Indiana, Dale (Ellen) Miller, Two Rivers, Gary (Barbara) Miller, Franksville; six grandchildren, Suzanne (Mark) Dunkin, Kokomo, Charlotte (Brad) Isley, Noblesville, Indiana, Stephanie Miller, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tara (Kevin) Lien, Green Bay, Nora (Chad) Bolliger, Cedarburg, and Christian Miller (special friend Sarah), Racine. Also great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Kendall, Cora and Selia Dunkin, Morrigan and Owen Lien, Vincent and Mason Bolliger; one sister-in-law, Theodora Batzer, Athens, Georgia; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Services will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano, on Friday, July 10, at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gillett. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. before the service.

Memorials may be made to the Tabitha Society of St. James Lutheran Church.

Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.

Patrick “Cudahay” Hintz, 57, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Appleton, surrounded by his family.

Patrick was born in Antigo on July 13, 1957, to the late Allen and Johanna (Baker) Hintz Sr. He was united in marriage on June 7, 1980, to Diane Krause at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano. Patrick enjoyed playing horseshoes, bean bags, hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He could fix almost anything and loved tinkering in the garage with his best friends, his son and grandson, Eric and Chace. Pat was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Diane; their two children, Eric (Brittany) Hintz, of Shawano, and Katie (special friend, Timmy Welch) Hintz, of Shawano; one grandson, Chace Hintz; his brothers and sister, Mike Hintz, of Shawano, Cindy (David Steige) Janita, of Shawano, and Daniel (Traci) Hintz, of Shawano; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marilyn and Leon Krause, of Shawano; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Jim) Woeshnick, of New London, and Marilee (Jeremy) Bruns, of Shiocton; his special Aunt, Dorothy Schultz, of Shawano; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Barb Moreaux, and one brother, Allen Hintz Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Ronald Raddatz officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Marianne M. Phalen, 87, of Shawano, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, early Thursday morning, July 9, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer.

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

Service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Ronald E. Brown, 79, of Shawano, formerly of California, passed away on July 9, 2015.

Ronald was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Parsons, Kan., to the late Harry and Darlene (Rahm) Brown. Ronald was united in marriage on March 6, 1959, to Beverly Reasfsnyder in Garden Grove, Calif. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed doing carpentry and owned and operated his own construction business. Ron liked to be on the computer searching the web for his old friends, but most of all loved spending time with his family.

Besides Beverly, his wife of 56 years, Ronald is survived by their son, Chris (Colleen Vorpahl) Brown; their daughter, Tammy (Jay) Brandt; three grandchildren, Wyatt and Austin Brandt, and Marissa (Trent) Peltier; and one great-grandchild, Jaxon. He is further survived by one brother, Dewayne (Marilyn) Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harry Don and Johnny Mac Brown.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the services.

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Audrey Dorothea (Eggert) Busch went to her eternal rest on Thursday, July 9, 2015, having attained the age of 88 years. While her daughters, Pamela and Merry, sang “In the Garden,”Audrey took her last soft breath and joined her heavenly family with Jesus.

Audrey was born at her parents’ home on March 6, 1927, in Oconto Falls, daughter of the late Michial and Sarahphine (Ratz) Eggert. She was born again in the waters of Holy Baptism on April 15, 1927, in Gillett, the Rev. D. C. Markworth officiating. Audrey was confirmed on April 6, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel, by the Rev. Walter J. Plischke.

Audrey attended school in the Gillett and Shawano area. In her younger years, she was employed as a live-in maid for the Chaimson family in Shawano. On June 1, 1946, Audrey was united in marriage to Luther John Busch at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel, with the Rev. Walter Plischke officiating. She spent most of her life farming with Luther outside of Zachow and raising four children. After selling the farm in 1974, Audrey continued her education and became a nurse’s aid and worked many years at various Shawano nursing homes.

Audrey is survived by her four children, John Busch, Pamela (Robert) Bonnin, David Busch and Merry (Doug) Suring; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Also survived by two sisters, Violet Busch and Maggie Heuer; one brother, Kenneth (Mavis) Eggert; sisters-in-law, Esther Gartland and Elsie (Dick) Gruenewald.

She was preceded in death by Luther, her husband of 56 years; a daughter-in-law, Carol Busch; one grandchild; one great-grandson; a brother, Donald (Shirley) Eggert; two sisters, Altibel Stern/Reinke and Arthea (Leonard) Bonnin; brothers-in-law, Martin Busch and Ron Heuer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lydia (Victor) Bittner, Ruth (Gerry) Buelow, Cordula (Ray) Jensen, Paul (Dorothy) Busch, Irv Gartland.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Town of Washington (W4496 County Road E), with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Family and friends may call on Monday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Zachow.

Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family.

The lovely perennial flowers she planted and nurtured over the years live on as a reminder to her family and friends of the great love and beauty that was her life.

Joyce Helen Schuettpelz-Timm-Witthuhn, 83, of Suring, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015.

Joyce was born to the late Elmer and Aroline (Gipp) Schuettpelz in Suring on Jan. 7, 1932. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hayes. Joyce married Godfred “Fritz” August Timm on Sept. 6, 1952, and he passed away on Oct. 17, 1975. She was blessed with seven children, five surviving. Joyce married Harold “Harry” Witthuhn on Nov. 7, 1987, and they lived at Anderson Lake until Harry preceded her in death in 1996.

Joyce farmed with her first husband and children until 1987, when she moved to Anderson Lake. Her hobbies were bowling, golfing, throwing horseshoes, darts and playing cards. She belonged to the Breed Sportsman Club, for which she was secretary/treasurer for many years. She also was treasurer of the Suring Lioness and Emmanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid.

Joyce is survived by four sons, Martin (Julia) Timm, of Suring, Fred (Diana) Timm, of Suring, Don (special friend Mary Block) Timm, of Suring, and James (Holly) Timm, of Oconto Falls; a daughter, Judy (Rodney) Baldwin, of Suring; her brother, Roger Schuettpelz, of Suring; 12 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Paul) Sobieck and Jeffrey (Lisa) Timm, Shane, Megan (fiance Jonah Kirchner) and Taylor Timm, Matthew, Caleb, Angela, Hailey and Moriah Baldwin, Allyna and Landon Timm; four great-grandchildren, Garrett, Sydney and Rhett Sobieck, and Ronin Timm.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one brother in infancy and one brother, Maynard Schuettpelz; her sister, Janice Johnson; and two children in infancy.

Visitation will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating. Joyce will be interred in Breed Union Cemetery.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is in charge of arrangements.

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

Brandon J. Brady, 29, of Caroline, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, due to a logging accident.

Brandon Joseph Brady was born on May 31, 1986, in Clintonville to William and Sandra (Augesen) Brady Jr. He met the love of his life, Jamie, in sixth grade, and by graduation from Tigerton High School in 2004 they were engaged. After high school, Brandon started logging with his dad and soon ventured out on his own. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, shooting pool and gardening.

Brandon liked spending time with family and friends, but especially loved his son, James, who was his life.

Survivors include his fiancée, Jamie Moenke; a son, James; his mother, Sandra Brady, of Hatley; his father, William (Sally) Brady Jr., of Tigerton; one sister, Melanie (Jon) Kulas, of Galloway; and their children, Korbin and Paylin. There is a stepbrother, Jim Sanfelippo, of Tigerton; maternal grandparents, Magda and Archie Huss, of Tigerton; and an uncle, Donald (Angie) Augesen, of Tennessee. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, William and Mary Brady Sr., of Tigerton; an aunt, Brenda (Scott) Wedemayer, and uncles, Burton (Julie) Brady, Bruce (Michelle) Brady, all of Tigerton. Brandon is further survived by a very special cousin, Rachael Wedemayer, of Marion; numerous other cousins; many relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Victor and Marion Kriesel, and Bernard “BJ” with his wives, Helen, Ruth and Marcella Brady.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, N5326 Church Road, Tigerton (town of Morris). Pastor John Hielsberg will officiate, and burial will follow at the Town of Morris Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, and on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.

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

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Brady family to care for his son, James.

Brandon will always be remembered for his strong will and his wonderful sense of humor. The family would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Brianna Claire Brunner, 16, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

Brianna was born on Nov. 13, 1998, in Green Bay, daughter of Bruce and Victoria (Braun) Brunner. She attended St. Mary Catholic School, and was active in Girl Scouts and 4-H. Brianna was currently attending Sheboygan Falls High School, where she was active in track, volleyball, FFA and the Community Service Club. She played saxophone in the band and was an honor roll student.

Brianna was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls. She enjoyed animals, water skiing, horseback riding, holistic health, art and photography, nature and the environment, and camping. Through it all she remained a “fashionista.” Brianna especially enjoyed going to the Green Lake cottage, time with family, cousins and friends, and Spencer, the dog. She enjoyed her special trip with her Aunt Terri to the Grand Tetons, and was the recipient of a Make a Wish trip to Philadelphia to see spiritual author Brian Weiss. Brianna faced her illness with grace, courage and dignity. Her wish for everyone was to live in peace, happiness and love.

Brianna is survived by her parents, Bruce and Vicky Brunner; her sister, Sami Brunner, of Sheboygan Falls; her grandparents, Tom and Betty Brunner, of Cecil, and Jim and Claire Braun, of Green Lake; and great-grandparents, Judge Robert and Elizabeth Parins, of Green Bay, and Anne Braun, of Ripon. Brianna is also survived by many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Brianna was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Art and Elinor Brunner, Milton and Violet Malueg, and Alfred Braun.

A memorial service to celebrate Brianna’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015, at Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. Bob Lotz and the Rev. Tim Shillcox officiating. Inurnment will take place at St. Martin Cemetery in Cecil.

Relatives and friends may greet the family at the church on Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 4-8 p.m., followed by a prayer service and sharing time, and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.

A memorial fund has been established in Brianna’s name for Sheboygan County Humane Society.

Brianna’s family would like extend a special thank you to her second family of caregivers at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for their compassionate care.

For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com.

The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting Brianna’s family with arrangements.

Arlene H. Funk, 97, of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015, in Neopit. Born on June 24, 1918, in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Fred K. and Rhoda (Oshkosh) House.

Arlene was united in marriage to George L. Funk on Dec. 10, 1937, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. She worked as a dispatcher during World War II, as a census worker on the Menominee Indian Reservation in the 1950s, was the former postmaster in Neopit, worked on the Menominee Election Commission and as an administrative worker at Menominee Tribal Enterprises. Arlene was an artist and enjoyed oil painting. She used these skills in creating crafts and was a talented seamstress, beader, quilter, knitter and crocheter. Arlene also enjoyed making soap and wine, and fly tying. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, where she was involved with the church council and the Women’s Guild.

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Regina H. “Jean” Funk, of Neopit; her grandchildren, Mark (Jeanette) Funk, of Germany, Jay Herde, of Green Bay, Darren Herde, of Sussex, Reginald (Leah) Herde, of Austin, Texas, Carole (Layne) Hanson-Holt, of Appleton, and Alexander Herde, of Green Bay; 12 great-grandchildren, Marc Funk, Martina Stohr, Michael Funk, Marissa Funk, Harper Herde, Thomas Herde, Keshena Hanson, Jordanne Holt, Jaxson Holt, Maysun Herde, Brick Herde and Stryker Herde. She is further survived by her brothers and sister, Reginald House, of Indiana, Roger House, of Salem, and Natalie (Dean) Meyers, of California; as well as her former foster son, Darrel (Rita) O’Katchicum, of Shawano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; two sons, Forrest and Joseph; her parents; and 12 siblings, including Yvette Peters, Jeanette Frechette, Fern Grant, Richanda House, Geraldine House and Weston “Buddy” House.

A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, July 18, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 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.

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LeRoy Joseph Waubano, 71, of Neopit, died on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Born on Aug. 18, 1943, in Keshena, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vernie (Quinney) Soman.

LeRoy served during Vietnam as a United States Marine. LeRoy and Elmira (Caldwell) spent 25 years together, having dated since 1990, and were married on March 20, 1998. The couple are members of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit. LeRoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood cutting, and was an avid Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers fan.

LeRoy is survived by his wife, Elmira; his children, LeRoy Jr., Jennifer, Anthony, Jolene, Lee Corn; stepchildren, Patricia, Phillip, Benjamin, Rosemary, Jana, Dolores (Wendall Martin); 26 grandchildren, including special granddaughters Savannah Waubano, whom he helped raise, and Alexis “Chicken Head.”He is further survived by two great-grandchildren and his brother, Glen Waubano.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Wayne; and five siblings, Lorraine, Dorothy, Earl, Sharon and Emmerine.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, officiating. Visitation was held at the Neopit Community Center’s Rev. David Kiefer Room on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Military honors were conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Patricia Mae Thomas, 78, Pella, died unexpectedly Monday, July 13, 2015, at a Shawano hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Two Rivers to the late William and Marion (Almy) Erickson.

Pat attended Gillett High School, graduating in 1954. She married Francis Thomas on Jan. 4, 1958, at St. Luke’s Church in Two Rivers. Pat always enjoyed organizing the Gillett High School class reunions, going to rummage sales and seeing what was “on sale” on eBay. She and her family were regulars on the cruise lines, traveling to exotic places and seeing the world. Pat’s family was her pride and joy. She cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Francis, and their seven children: Douglas (Ruth) Thomas, Krakow; Deborah (Larry) Dunn, Dittmer, Missouri; Dawn Thomas, Shawano, and her partner, Jeff Owen; Todd (Sam) Thomas, Suamico; Kelley (Eric) Camp, Green Bay; Eric (Amy) Thomas, Cecil; and Amy (Joseph) Lapp, Clintonville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, James (Jeanne) Erickson, Florida; and one brother-in-law, Lowell (Dorothy) Thomas, Seymour.

Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., after 11 a.m. Friday until a time of sharing by family and friends at 1 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to Pat’s family at www.prokowall.com.

In lieu of floral expressions, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

Margaret Zemke Gruetzmacher, 91, of the town of Wescott, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Sparta.

Margaret was born on May 3, 1924, in Gillett, the daughter of the late William and Alma (Zander) Zemke. As a very young girl, she moved to the town of Wescott, where she resided until recently. On Feb. 17, 1973, she married Fred H. Gruetzmacher. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.

Margaret earned her beauty license and successfully managed her own salon for many years. She also assisted her husband in the Occo Feed business.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Chester) Holly, of Tomah; two granddaughters, Rene Holly Klein, of Cleveland, Tennessee, and Kristin (Joseph) Frost, of Lampasas, Texas; one great-grandson, Alexander Holly; and one great-granddaughter, Anna Marie Frost. She is further survived by her sister, Delores Laedtke, of Shawano, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her father, William Zemke; her mother, Alma Zemke Lake; her stepfather, Robert Lake; her sisters, Amanda Wilke, Gertrude Morris and Lucille Williamson; her brothers, Alfred and Walter Zemke; her stepsons, Fritz and Raymond Gruetzmacher; and her stepdaughters, Dorothy Kruse and Vanice Wisnefski.

Private family services were held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Monday, July 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Schram officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Edward L. “Pete” Pleshek, 80, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2015, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

Pete was born on Sept. 1, 1934, to the late Edward and Irene (Bartline) Pleshek. Pete graduated from Shawano High School in the Class of 1953. Shortly thereafter he began his career as a meat cutter at Leibman’s in Green Bay. He worked there for nearly 18 years until they closed their doors. He then went to work for Armour’s for 10 years until they, too, closed their doors. He decided to buy some milk cows and farmed at his own residence for several years. He was employed part time as the butcher at the IGA in Gresham. When they hired him full time, he sold the cows. He finished his professional career working for seven years at Provimi Veal in Seymour.

Pete married Lolly (Aprill) Dinse on June 24, 1972. They brought their families together and set up their new life in Gresham. Pete loved baseball and played for many years. He then managed the former Gresham City team now known as the Gophers. He has been recognized in both the Shawano and Gresham baseball Hall of Fames. His other hobbies included snowmobiling, golfing, hunting, fishing, cutting up deer and taking rides on the Gator. Each October for 30 years Pete and several friends would travel to South Dakota to go pheasant hunting. Each November he could be found cutting up deer for all the successful hunters. After retirement, he and Lolly enjoyed traveling with friends and creating memories with their numerous grandchildren. Each February they would rent a hotel room and invite their family to come swim with them. Good food, fun and family time were included in all their events. A yearly trip to Bay Beach with a huge picnic was an annual event all the grandchildren looked forward to. In the spring an Easter egg hunt was the main event. Sometimes Pete hid the eggs so well, even he couldn’t find them.

Pete is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lolly; eight children, Paul (Mary) Pleshek, of Bonduel; Polly (Calvin) Montoure, Gresham; Peter Pleshek, Shawano; Phyllis (Jim) Blilie, Shoreview, Minnesota; Patrick (Heidi) Pleshek, Gresham; Preston Pleshek, Shawano; Rick (Toni) Dinse, Shawano; Holly (Jeff) Schmidt, Gresham; and one brother, Richard (Carol) Pleshek, of Shawano; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mary Pleshek, Shawano, Florence Birr, Oconto Falls, Velma Aprill, Oconto Falls, Evelyn (John) Cayo, Green Bay, Bud (Mae) Aprill, Pulaski, Joanne Tinsler, Boise Idaho, and Herbie (Connie) Aprill, Oconto Falls; 23 grandchildren, 26 great- grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Russell Pleshek; sisters, Barbara Niemuth and Donna Radetski; and brothers-in-law, Lester Niemuth, Larry Radetski, Donald Aprill; and granddaughter, Paula Pecore.

Memorial services will be held at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 11a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will officiate the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank the ThedaCare hospice team for their kind, tender, loving care of Pete.

Pete affectionately gave each grandson the nickname “Buckshot.” He will be remembered for his kind heart, friendship and infectious laugh. When family would leave he would always say, “Grandpa see you.” Until we meet again.