Ruth I. Mahn, 94, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local nursing home on Feb. 27, 2014, with family by her side.

Visitation will be at First United Church of Christ, 509 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Robert Laubenstein officiating.

Malcore (West) Funeral Home & Crematory in Green Bay is assisting the family with arrangements, 920-499-4100.

Please visit www.malcorefuneralhome.com to share memories and to express online condolences.

Shirley Ann Treptow, 78, of Peshtigo, died Thursday, Feb. 27, at Bay Area Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Coleman from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.

Berth & Rosenthal is serving the family.

A full obituary will follow.

Harold O. Fust, of Shawano, formerly of Gillett, passed away Feb. 27, 2014. He was born Nov. 19, 1920, to the late Fred and Bertha Fust near Wittenberg.

On June 13, 1942, he married Annabelle Huntington. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2006. Harold served in World War II in the Army Air Corps from Nov. 4, 1942, to Dec. 28, 1945, in New Guinea, Biak and the Philippines, receiving a Bronze Star. When he returned home from the war, he became a farmer and a logger, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Harold was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz, and served many years as an elder of the church.

Harold is survived by two children, David (Sigi) Fust, of Crivitz, and Deborah (Steven) Schroeder, of Gillett; five grandchildren, Flori (Jim) Jesperson, of Merrill, Harold D. Fust, of Sobieski, Hans Fust, of Nevada, Monique (Rob) Rosenthal, of Appleton, and Jenelle Schroeder, of Gillett; nine great-grandchildren, Heidi (Josh) Odegard, Paul and David Jesperson, Alex Fust, Gavin and Rafe Rosenthal, Draven, LilyAnne, and Oni Schroeder; three great-great granddaughters, Madelyn, Isabelle and Amelia Odegard; one sister, Alice Knope, of Clintonville; two sisters-in-law, Delores Ziemer, of Shawano, and Harriet Brooks, of Florida; and one brother-in-law, Bert (Carol) Huntington, of Shawano; and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Harold was preceded in death by one son, Elmer Fust; one great-grandson, James Fust; two sisters, Viola Ross and Edna Fink; and one brother, Elmer Fust.

Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church, Hintz. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. at the church with Pastor Mike Paholke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery at a later date.

Kuehl Funeral Home will be assisting the family.

Harold’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Birch Hill Care Center for their great care and friendship while he was there with them. Also, to Heartland Hospice for being there for us as Harold’s journey came to an end. Thank you to everyone who would visit and remember Harold with beautiful cards and prayers, and to Pastor Michael Paholke for the hunting and fishing stories he shared with Harold and for all his spiritual support.

Ione V. Stueck, 87, of the Township of Navarino, Shawano County, left her home here on March 1, 2014, at the Appleton Medical Center in a ray of sunshine and was excited to experience her new home with her Savior.

Ione was born on Aug. 14, 1926, in Mattoon, Shawano County, the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Timm) Riemer. She was confirmed at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, and graduated from Clintonville High School. Ione was united in marriage to James R. Stueck on June 16, 1945, at Christus Lutheran Church, where Ione has been a long-time member.

The Stueck family had farmed in the Township of Navarino until 1962 although they continued to live in the Township of Navarino. Ione’s hobbies included embroidery, gardening, canning and shooting pool. Her husband, Jim preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 2004, after 59 years of marriage. Besides raising and caring for her family, Ione also worked throughout the years. She worked at the Hansen Glove Factory, Clintonville, Eagle Knitting, Shawano, Clintonville Shoe Factory, Pine Manor Nursing Home, Embarrass, as a nurse’s assistant, did cleaning at Lake Aire Supper Club and Zachow Plumbing in the Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, as well as the Oxbow Tavern, Township of Navarino, and sold Stanley Products besides farming.

Out of all of her jobs, Ione was the family caregiver; a responsibility she took seriously and with love. Ione’s caring nature will be missed by all of her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughters, Sandy (Jerry) LeMoine, Neenah, Peggy (Terry) Oesterreich, Clintonville, Patti (Rich) Olinski, Tomahawk, Lauri (Brian) MacMurray, Shawano, Penny Stueck (special friend, Larry Thompson), Clintonville, Tina (Dennis) Schulz, Black Creek; her sons, James E. (Peggy) Stueck, Clintonville, Dan (Lois) Stueck, Clintonville, Tom (Diane) Stueck, Embarrass, Bill Stueck (special friend, Sarah Bartz), Clintonville; 20 grandchildren, Scott Stueck, Tammy (Justin) Miller, Carrie Stueck (fiance, Patrick), Joe (Stacie) Stueck, Tommy Joe (Denise) Stueck, John Stueck, Luke Oesterreich (fiancee Amanda), Andy (Jessica) Oesterreich, Sarah Oesterreich (Tim), Terra (Jason) Plaisance, Krista (Dylan) Schoenick, Niki (Adam) Clark, Myra MacMurray, Joshua Ader (Kelly), Jennifer Holbrook, Levi Stueck, Gunnard Stueck, Beau Stueck, Amber Schulz and Tyler Schulz; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joyce Passehl, King, Judy (Don) Peterson, Scandinavia, and Joe (Jackie) Stueck, Milwaukee; and nephews, John (Karen) Riemer, Marion, and Steve (Marcia) Riemer, Clintonville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James R. Stueck; a son, Jeffrey, in infancy; two brothers, Norman, as a child, and Ervin (Dorothy) Riemer; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Edward and Adela Stueck; and her brother-in-law, Jack (Carol) Stueck.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at the Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Benjamin Hollingsead officiating. Spring interment will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery, Township of Waukechon, Shawano County. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials, which will be established at a later date, may be directed to the Stueck family.

Mom, you were a great woman, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend! Your legacy to us was to work hard, keep a good sense of humor, don’t take yourself too seriously, take care of and love each other, and to trust in the Lord in all you do. We love you almost as much as you loved us.

Ione’s family would like to thank the staff on the third floor at Appleton Medical Center and Theda Care at Home Hospice for making her last days comfortable and peaceful. You are awesome!

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

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

Willy (Tim) Williamson, 52, Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. He was born in Appleton on June 17, 1962.

Willy was employed at the Kimberly Mill until its closure in 2008.

Willy will always be remembered for his passion for outdoor activities and love of family and friends. He also loved cooking, and everyone enjoyed a meal prepared by Willy.

He is survived by his parents, Al Williamson, Kimberly, and Carol (Hank) Mandel, Cecil; his siblings, Todd (Andrea), of Charlotte, N.C., Pauline (Derek) Ho, of Appleton, Julie (Gene) Wild, of Appleton, and Mark (Lisa) Williamson, of Kimberly; his beloved dog, Fry; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A gathering and celebration of Willy’s life will be on Tuesday March 4, 2014, from 4-9 p.m. at the Kimberly Municipal Complex, 515 W. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly.

In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established at Capital Credit Union, 855 Eisenhower Drive, Kimberly, WI 54136.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

Dennis Thomas “Buzz” Gerches, 69, of Shawano, formerly of Illinois, died on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in Appleton. Born on May 1, 1944, in Cicero, Ill., he is the son of the late Paul and Julia (Gudaidis) Gerches.

Dennis was united in marriage to Jewel Reichelt on Oct. 7, 1991, in Joliet, Ill. Dennis and Jewel often spent time in the Shawano area. After Dennis’ retirement, the couple moved to Shawano, where he enjoyed learning to golf, finding he had a natural gift. He also enjoyed fishing on Shawano Lake and became a valuable player in the local dart league. Dennis enjoyed traveling with Jewel and her brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Diane, especially cherishing the trips to Arizona and Hawaii. He absolutely loved life and was often heard telling jokes.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Jewel; his son, Brian Thomas (Maria) Gerches, of Lockport, Ill.; two grandchildren, Samuel and Helena; a brother-in-law, Fred (Diane) Reichelt; nieces, nephews and numerous other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul Gerches.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.

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Shirley Ann Treptow, 78, passed away Feb. 27, 2014, at Bay Area Medical Center. Born Aug. 1, 1935, in Marinette to the late Edwin and Gladys (Steer) Behrend, she graduated from Marinette High School in 1954.

Shirley was employed as a secretary at the Prescott-Sterling Co. in Menominee, Mich., until her marriage to Kenneth Treptow on Dec. 1, 1956, at which time she farmed together with her husband for 50 years before retiring. Shirley was a poll worker for the town of Grover for many years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Coleman. Shirley enjoyed farming together with her husband, Ken, especially driving tractors, cooking, baking, gardening and listening to music and dancing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, on Sept. 2, 2007; her parents, Edwin and Gladys Behrend; her in-laws, Arthur and Minnie Treptow; sister-in-law, Carolyn Treptow; brother-in-law, Clarence Polzin, and sister-in-law, Bernita Polzin.

She is survived by four sons, Gerald Treptow, of Green Bay, Thomas Treptow, of Peshtigo, Jon (Mae) Treptow, of Oconto, Tim (Tasha) Treptow, of Bonduel; four grandchildren she loved so much and enjoyed them visiting her, Noah, Nicholas, Emily and Kenneth Treptow; two sisters, Carroll (Donald) Treptow, of Wrightstown, and Janet (Darryl) Polzin, of Green Bay; brother-in-law, Roland Treptow; nieces and nephews; seven godchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Coleman with the Rev. Greg Stahlecker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Berth and Rosenthal Funeral Home is serving the family.

Joan R. Maryniak (nee Trenhaile), 78, of Gresham, died on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Marshfield. Born on Dec. 17, 1935, in Bensenville, Ill., she was the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Guilford) Trenhaile.

On July 17, 1954, Joan was united in marriage to Edward Maryniak. The couple ran an archery store in the Chicago area and moved to the Shawano area in 1975. Ed preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 1990. Joan married Chester Koop, who also preceded her in death. She was a leader for Weight Watchers, founder of the GOAL Cancer Support Group and proud member of the Red Hat Society. She loved to travel and meet new people. Her eternally optimistic outlook will be deeply missed.

Joan is survived by her sons, Lyle (Julie) Maryniak, Dan (Kris) Maryniak; sister, Dori (Dave) Albert; half-sister, Diane Rambo; brother-in-law, Marvin (Genevieve) Bailey; grandsons, Nick (Barb Meier) Maryniak, Alan Maryniak and James Maryniak; stepson, Cole (Christine) Koop; and countless nieces, nephews, friends and many young people who knew her as Gramma Joan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Maryniak; second husband, Chester Koop; brothers, Lee and Don Trenhaile; and nephew, Kim Bailey.

A funeral service and celebration of life will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014. Visitation will be held on Saturday after 1 p.m. until the time of services.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.

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Lorraine I. Retzlaff Kriescher, 84, of Shawano, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Shawano. Born on Feb. 22, 1930, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late William and Barbara Rose (Rambo) Seidletz.

Lorraine was baptized at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mattoon. On June 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Edgar Retzlaff Sr. He preceded her in death in 1975. On May 22, 1999, Lorraine married Paul Kriescher. Lorraine worked at Weber’s Mill and the Shawano Laundry Mat. She also worked as a waitress and cook for Ed Bonds and Spiffy’s as well as the L&L Ranch Restaurant, which she also managed for several years. Lorraine also worked as a food demonstrator at T&C and Country Store grocery stores. In her earlier years, Lorraine played second base for the All Women’s Baseball Team in Shawano and was involved in many community organizations. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking and canning. Her generosity was evident especially when sharing recipes, vegetables, fruits and pies with others. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and also enjoyed dancing. Lorraine had a very special friend, Ben Hartwig, who stood up in her wedding to Paul and meant the world to her.

Lorraine is survived by her loving husband, Paul; three sons, Edgar (Violet) Retzlaff Jr., of Shawano, Rick (Mary) Retzlaff, of Shawano, Richard (special friend, Patricia Baldwin) Retzlaff, of Appleton; two daughters, Linda (Bruce) Boerst, of Cecil, Brenda (Alan) Thomas, of Shawano; a stepson, Paul Kriescher Jr., of Denver, and a stepdaughter, Ann (Tony) Goerl, of Neenah.

She is further survived by 13 grandchildren, Theresa (Joel) Novitski, Tim (Tara) Retzlaff, Angela Retzlaff, Jennifer Buth, Tiffani (Scott) Kimball, Nate (fiancé, Krystin Ellis) Retzlaff, Andrew (Teresa) Boerst, Rachel Boerst, Anthony (Jena) Boerst, Aaron Boerst, Alanna (Tim) Maas, Rachel Kriescher, Rowan Goerl; 14 great-grandchildren, Zachary (Audra) Bierman, Justin (Gina) Novitski, Nickolas Novitski, Nettie Novitski, Tristan Retzlaff, Kimberly, Danyell, Nevaeh, McKenzie Buth, Lawson Kimball, baby Kimball to be, Julia Boerst, Emily Boerst, Jameson Boerst; and three great-great-grandchildren, Destiny and Isabella Bierman and Benton Novitski.

Also surviving are a brother, Lenard (Evelyn) Rambo; two sisters, Dorothy Koeller and Marjorie Weeks; 13 sisters-in-law, Elnora Herm, Delilah Seehafer, Madge (Russ) Rebolz, Florence Onesti, Bernice Huebner, Helen Kriescher, Betty (John) Kadletz, Mary (Tom) Mueller, Jackie Hutchinson, MaryBeth (Gary) Mayor, Darlene Kriescher, Rose Kriescher, Sue Kriescher; two brothers-in-law, Jeff Pecore and Clarence Smits; and four godchildren, Diane Zoglman, Bobbie Prellwitz, Mike Wegner and Tammy Burr.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar Retzlaff; her parents; four sisters, Patsy Hagen, Geraldine Smits, Mary Thada, Sally Wegner; three brothers, Lester Rambo, Roy Seidletz, Ralph Seidletz; seven brothers-in-law, Hugh Weeks, Lloyd Wegner, Elmer (Evelyn) Retzlaff, Clarence (Eleanora) Retzlaff, Dave Retzlaff, Bill (Mrytle) Prellwitz, Harry Her; two sisters-in-law, Edna (Rueben) Schroeder, Manda Hokenstad; and a special friend, Leona Pecore.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada and the Rev. Aaron Boerst officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Thursday from 4-7:30 p.m. and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the WTCH Sunday Radio.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Shawano Medical Center in Shawano, especially Dr. Qualheim and nurse Holly Zimmerman. They would also like to thank The Hospice Center, the staff at Dreier’s Pharmacy and all of those who cared for and said prayers for their mother.

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Phyllis Mary Tinsman, 90, of the town of Wescott, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on Feb. 18, 1924, in Whitewater, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Zingsheim) Garska.

On Dec. 7, 1945, Phyllis was united in marriage to Jack F. Tinsman in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2013. Phyllis was a lifelong resident of Shawano and a member of the St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil. She was also a member and past president of the Shawano Woman’s Club. Phyllis enjoyed collecting antiques and spending time with her dogs.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Jacky (Albert) Popp, of Shawano; a grandson, Wade (Jenny) Popp; a great-granddaughter, Bethany Popp; a sister, Mary Jo (Bob) Brunner, of Shawano; a brother-in-law, Tony Zahringer, of Shawano; and a sister-in-law, Helen Garska.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents; a brother, Kenneth Garska; and a sister, Dolores Zahringer.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cecil with Deacon Mike Grezca and the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

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Joanne Patricia Meisner, 80, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Born on July 22, 1933, in Mattoon, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Bernarde) Butts.

After graduating from high school, Joanne furthered her education with a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Roger J. Meisner in Tigerton. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2000. Joanne was a volunteer at the Sacred Heart Catholic School library for 40 years and was involved with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in her younger years. She was also a certified master gardener and avidly tended the flowers at the Navarino Nature Center and the Mielke Theatre. Joanne was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, where she taught CCD for many years. She had also been a member of the Shawano County Homemakers in the 1970s and ’80s. In her free time, she loved being outdoors, fishing and tending to her many gardens.

Joanne is survived by her three sons, Glenn (Debra), of Fort Wayne, Ind., Scott (Linda), of Shawano, and Fred (Lisa), of Shawano; seven grandchildren, Andrew, David, Michael and Paul Meisner, all of Shawano, Dayna (Peter) Hoertsch, of Menasha, Roni (Payton) Taylor, of Wausau, and Jeff (Jessica) Stamets, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and six great-grandchildren, Peter and Anthoni Hoertsch, Kayla, Lucas and Jacob Stamets, and Emma Taylor.

Joanne is further survived by her father, Eldor (Patricia) Erdmann, of Shawano; and two sisters, Sonja Stewart, of Tigerton, and Sandra Jones, of Shawano.

Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; her mother, Gertrude Erdmann; her father, Charles Butts; and a brother, Charles Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Entombment will be in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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Alice Pauline McFarland Weigle, 93, of Rosebrook Road, Shawano, completed her transition from this life on Dec. 15, 2013. She passed, with the assistance of Mount Evans Hospice, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, William R. Campbell, with whom she had resided for the past 6½ years.

Alice experienced no illnesses, dictated final messages of love and thanks to family and friends, and then simply slipped away.

Daughter of Harvey McFarland and Nettie May (Baird) McFarland of Winfield, Kan., she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Lyle Maynard Weigle.

She is survived by a daughter, Norma Elaine Weigle Campbell, of Evergreen, Colo., and a son, Dr. Roger Edward Weigle, of Shawano; granddaughters, Adrienne Elise Campbell and Dr. Meredith Marie Campbell, both of Denver, Colo.; and grandson, Dr. Eric Haynes Weigle, of Los Gatos, Calif.; and her last remaining sibling, Catherine Marie McFarland Potter, of Winfield, Kan.

Born in Winfield, Kan., on June 7, 1920, she and her husband made their home in Wichita, eventually retiring to Shawano in 1982, where their son maintained a large animal veterinary practice. In May 2007, they began to spend most of their time with their daughter in Greensboro, N.C. After Lyle’s death in 2009, Alice moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Evergreen, Colo., where she enjoyed trips to the museums and galleries of Denver, frequent visits and constant love of her granddaughters, and the services and support of the Evergreen Senior Resource Center, where she was named a Memories in the Making Artist in 2013.

Alice was a voracious reader, books being her favorite teachers, and her love for poetry continued as she recited from memory many of her favorites. Education was the foundation of her childhood home and remained so for her own family. Alice reveled in her children’s and grandchildren’s many accomplishments. Although famous for her pie crusts, Alice could upholster a couch, paint a room, make Santa Claus cookies, or grow roses from a broken stick.

Her ashes will be distributed in the various places she loved.

Foothills Funeral Home, Golden, Colo., assisted the family with the cremation.

Edith “Babe” Peters, Nov. 25, 1937 – March 5, 2014. Our mother, grandmother, sister, aunty and dearest friend.

Mokacewenukiw (Spring Water Woman) has left us physically to continue her journey to be with her mother, Margaret, and father, Alex Peters Sr.; daughters, Wimpy, JoAnne and Melody; sisters, Sauce, Loney, Skate, Lus, Mable and Ella; her strong brothers, Boots, Jim Flea, John and Little Bob.

She has enjoyed the fruits of life that Mother Earth provided her with; her family, Robert “Charlie” Beyersdorf, Debra (Roger) McPherson, Bonnie Sue Peters, Gerald Dick, Dina Dick and Bobby Jean Baca. She also raised grandchildren, Rendell, Richard, Rose, Lewis, Dion and her baby Jerrick. Keep them in your prayers along with her other 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

She will also be deeply missed by her many nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Alex J. “Chum” Peters Sr.

Babe was involved in the Menominee Community; her heart was in the South Branch Community Committee, where she was a dedicated board member. She also had a passion for Menominee language and culture. Edith worshipped at River Valley Church in Shawano.

As per her wishes, there will be no wake services; however, the family and friends are consoling at her home in South Branch, W749 Nacottee Addition, up until the celebratory dinner at the South Branch Community Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014.

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

Sandra Jean Besaw, beloved wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2014.

She is survived by her husband, Terry; daughters, Deb (Al) and Kim (Jim); four siblings and two sister-in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved pets. She will be greatly missed by all.

Donations can be made in her memory to the Shawano Humane Society.

Ethel Ruth Dorn, 93, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Neenah. Born on Jan. 9, 1921, in Clintonville, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Bahrke) Elbe.

On June 5, 1942, Ethel was united in marriage to Raymond H. Dorn in Tacoma, Wash. After marriage the couple made their home Geneseo, Ill., and Wausau before moving to Shawano in 1972. Ethel was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano, where she was active with the Altar Guild and Anna Circle. She was also a lifelong member and first commander of the D.A.V and was a member of the Shawano V.F.W. Auxiliary.

Ethel is survived by two sons, John (Shirley) Dorn, of Allen, Texas, and James (Julie) Dorn, of Pulaski; a son-in-law, Kem Jackson, of Geneseo, Ill.; six grandchildren, Korby (Priscilla) Jackson, Karla (Scott) Graham, Brian (Sarah) Dorn, Kimberly Dorn, Stephanie (Justin) Smith and Kelsie Dorn; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Jackson, Bailey Jackson, Abgail Dorn; and a sister-in-law, Carole, and her husband , Jerry, of Neenah.

Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, on Dec. 17, 2010; a daughter, Judith Jackson; a grandson, Kraig Jackson; her parents; three brothers, Kenneth (OraBelle) Elbe, Emory Elbe and Harold Elbe; and a sister, Gertrude Schmidt.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Gisele Berninghaus and the Rev. Wayne Schwanke officiating. Entombment will be at Fort Howard Memorial Park in Green Bay. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.

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

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Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters, Kepayos, 44, of Keshena, unexpectedly started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Stephanie was born on April 14, 1969, in Chicago to Myrna Peters and Marshall Warrington. She attended Menominee schools and graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 1988. She attended the College of Menominee Nation and was a certified health aide. Stephanie has been taking care of her eldest son, Scott, for the past year. She was employed at Menominee Casino Bingo for 18½ years. She had also worked at the Menominee Tribal Jail and the domestic violence shelter. She was a member of St. Anthony’s church in Neopit.

Stephanie loved spending time with her granddaughter, Jocelle. She also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. She was loving and devoted to her children, and a very special aunt to her nieces and nephews. She had a wicked sense of humor and was always willing to help others out. Her home was always open to anyone in need.

Stephanie is survived by two daughters Andrea and Shae, of Keshena; three sons, Scott, Gene and Seth, of Keshena; one granddaughter, Jocelle; a special son, Freeman Peters, and the father of her children, Scott Perez; her mother, Myrna (Marshall) Warrington, of Keshena; three sisters, Patricia “Cholly” (Big Boy) Frechette, Rosemary Warrington, Kristah Warrington, all of Keshena; and maternal grandmother, Elaine Peters, of Keshena.

Stephanie is further survived by her special cousins, Cheryl and Jason Jones; her godmother, Auntie Twila (Gary), and Auntie Tracy (Bill); and special uncles, Poosa and Steven; great-aunt, Mary Fish; nieces, Shanice and Keanna; and nephews, Darius, Shane and Maec-Kenew.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, John and Rose Fish, and aunt, Marilyn Warrington.

A funeral Mass for Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem, will be the celebrant. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center in Neopit after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, until the hour of Mass on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family has requested memorials in the name of Stephanie Peters to assist with her children’s well-being.

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

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

Fern I. Buchholz, 86, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, in Shawano. She was born on May 6, 1927, to the late Richard and Helen (Zastrow) Genke on a farm in the town of Hartland in Shawano County.

On June 5, 1948, Fern was united in marriage to Hubert Buchholz. He preceded her in death in 1998. Fern was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel for 87 years. Fern and Hubert had three sons, Dick, Jerry and Mark. Together Fern and Hubert farmed from 1948 until 1972 and then moved into the village of Bonduel. Then for 28 years, from 1975 to 2003, she worked as a cook at the Bonduel High School cafeteria. She loved watching the Milwaukee Brewers baseball games, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, Dick Buchholz, Green Bay, and Jerry (Peggy) Buchholz, Bonduel; two grandsons, Pastor Nicholas (Samantha) Buchholz and Michael Buchholz; two great-grandchildren, Violet and Mark; sisters-in-law, Crystal Genke, Hortonville, Elaine Buchholz, Bonduel, and Doris Buchholz, Bonduel; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; a son, Mark; five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel (East Green Bay Street) with the Rev. Timothy Shoup and the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Family and friends may call on Sunday, March 9, from 4-8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at St. Paul Church Cemetery.

Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank Pastor Shoup, Pastor Palmer and Pastor Kopitske for their visits and prayers. Also our appreciation to Theda Care Hospice and Paiser’s Oak Haven for the wonderful care of our mom.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church and school will be appreciated.

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Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters, Kepayos, 44, of Keshena, unexpectedly started her journey to the spirit world on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

A funeral Mass for Stephanie A. (Perez) Peters will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Neopit Community Center in Neopit after 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, until the hour of Mass on Saturday.

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

Cheryl L. Kohlin, 58, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at the Shawano Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced later.

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

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Rubin “Butch” Zingler, 68, Rosemont, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, surrounded by his son Travis, daughter-in-law Jennifer (Eldred) and grandchildren Jocelyn and Tristan. He was born on March 19, 1945, in Shawano, son of Rubin and Velda (Kallies) Zingler.

Rubin graduated from Neenah High School, the Class of 1963. He then enlisted in the United States Army on June 28, 1968, where he served as a cook, stationed in Germany. Rubin was honorably discharged with a National Defense Service Medal and Sharp Shooter M-14 on June 19, 1970. After being discharged, he was employed by Elm Tree Bakery in Appleton as a baker. He then moved to Minnesota in 1974 where he attended Dunwoody College for Automotive Service Technology. He started working at Steak & Ale restaurant in Bloomington, Minn., as a cook then in October 1974 he became employed at John Deere Warehouse in Bloomington, Minn., where he retired after 30 years of service. Rubin held some small jobs after retirement but none of those jobs compared to his time working for Care Transportation for the last two years. He took pride in providing transportation to veterans who needed to be seen at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.. He was honored to help and serve the veterans that needed his assistance. He enjoyed this job to its fullest.

Rubin loved tinkering with old cars, fishing and spending time with his family. His rough exterior was intimidating, but once he started chatting you couldn’t deny that he had a heart of gold. Rubin was never at a loss for words; he could strike up a conversation and share stories with anyone. He was a humble man who enjoyed coming home to his dogs and sharing his love of cooking whenever possible. He was an amazing man, with many wonderful stories and qualities.

Rubin is survived by his son, Travis (Jennifer) Zingler; grandchildren, Jocelyn and Tristan Zingler; siblings, Karen (Jack) Cronce, John and Wayne Zingler; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, favorite uncle, Roland Zingler, and other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. March 14, 2014, Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah, with the Rev. Paul Holte officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. to the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established in Rubin’s name.

Rubin, you are loved by many and will be greatly missed.

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