Mary Lee Hirte, 80, of Neenah passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016.

Mary was born on May 5, 1936, in New London, daughter of the late Neil Russell and Katherine Ruth McBeath. Growing up, Mary enjoyed spending summers up north at Anvil Lake with her grandma, Anna McBeath. Anvil Lake always remained a special place in her heart.

Mary graduated from Shawano High School on May 27, 1954, and went on to pursue a career in nursing. She spent 41 years selflessly and lovingly caring for all. Most of those years were spent working at Valhaven Nursing Home, where patients and co-workers were able to witness and experience the kind and genuine care that Mary had to offer. It took special people like Mary and her co-workers to do their gifted work with passion and a sense of humor!

Oh, the many stories Mary and her friends could tell! She forged deep friendships with her closest nursing home gang, who were her lifelong friends.

Mary made an impression on so many people. She was a loving mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend to so many. We are all going to miss her unbelievable, beautiful holiday decorations and gift wrapping talent, as well as her great cooking, which made for fantastic family gatherings. We will all miss her so much.

On Sept. 30, 1976, Mary was united in marriage to Warren Hirte. They shared 36 eventful and crazy years together traveling to Texas to visit family and friends, and serving many a fish fry to family and extended families. In 2011, Warren preceded her in death.

Mary is survived by her sister, Sally McBeath, of Madison; children, Jerry (Marcia) Engel, of New London, Jean (Bill) Reinhardt, of Neenah, Chris (Pete) Pomrening, of Neenah, Kathy (Jeff) Coenen, of Pickerel, Jim (Susan) Higgins, of Las Vegas, Denise (Vince) Garcia, of Tampa, Mike Higgins, of Neenah, and Margie Higgins, of Menasha. She was blessed with grandchildren: Jaime (Nick) Kulibert, Jade Engel (fiancé, Ron Samp), Jessica (Richard) Hoffman, Stacie Pomrening, Steven Gasper, Bryant Gasper, Kelly Uecker, Nicholas Ihde, Jenni Kundinger and Erik Hjerstedt; great-grandchildren, Kinley, Brayson and Noralyn Kulibert, Hailey and Morgan Uecker, Samuel, Seth, Shawn, Scarlett and Vanessa Gasper, and Ronin, Carter, Alix and Easton; and her beloved dog and constant companion, Emmy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, June McBeath; infant sister, Jane; and son, Jon Engel.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at Neenah’s Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Ave., with the Rev. Martin Ruge officiating. The visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers. a memorial is being established for the Neenah Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society.

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

Special thanks to ThedaCare at Home Hospice, especially Lorraine, for their care, compassion and guidance. Also a sincere thank you to very special friends Mike and Lois, Carrie and Joannie for their years of friendship and support.

Larry Dean Murdock Sr., 92, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Appleton.

Larry was born in Shawano on Aug. 18, 1924, the son of the late Earl Murdock and Hertha (Schaar) Natzke. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1942, entered the United States Army and served on active duty from June 27, 1944, to April 12, 1946, in the 10th Mountain Division, Regiment 86B.

On March 26, 1949, Larry was united in marriage to Janet Malueg in Marion. Janet preceded him in death on May 31, 1994.

Larry was a letter carrier for 26 years. After retirement, he farmed before he and his brother-in-law, David Malueg, built a sawmill and created M&M Lumber. He always had an active mind and was ready to build anything; including both of his homes on Hickory Road and an A-frame cottage on Boulder Lake.

Larry and Janet spent all summer at their cottage. He always had an open door in which everyone was welcome.

Larry is survived by three sons, Louis (Joanne) Runge, of Sobieski, Larry Murdock Jr., of Shawano, and Terry Murdock, of Waupaca; two daughters, Debra (Dave) Webster, of Shawano, and Laurie (Mike Lohrengel) Murdock, of Shawano; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Jennifer, Amanda, Michael, Tim, Jim and Steve; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

He is further survived by two brothers, Kent (Betty) Murdock, of Shawano, and Donald Murdock, of Shawano; sisters-in-law, Ginny Malueg and Sylvia Malueg; one brother-in-law, Robert Malueg; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and very good friend Shane.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; one grandson, Joshua David Murdock; his parents; four brothers-in-law, Bernard, Eugene, Dave and Jerry Malueg; three sisters-in-law, Vira Murdock, Mootsie Malueg and Janice Malueg.

Funeral services for Larry will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with the Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano from 4-7 p.m. and again on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Military honors will be conducted by the Shawano American Legion.

Memorials may be directed to a veterans charity of your choice.

The Murdock family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Maple Lane for all their wonderful care and concern for Dad and to ThedaCare in Shawano and Appleton.

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Duane H. Maas died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Riverwoods, Illinois.

He is survived by his sons, Jon (Martha), Duane A. (Kay) and Thomas (Susan), as well as his grandchildren, T.J., Bill (Liz), Charlie (Regan), Katherine, Jon David, Nicholas, Benjamin (Rachel), Molly and Hannah, and great-grandchildren, Mika and Martha.

Born in 1927 in Tilleda, he was a veteran, having served in the Army Air Force as a radar operator stationed in Alaska in 1945-47. After leaving the Army, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1951 with a degree in chemical engineering. He married the former Sonja Johnson in March 1950, and they were together until her death in 2014.

His first job was with Shell Chemical in Houston as a sales engineer starting in 1951. With this job he worked and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, Deerfield, Illinois, and Peekskill, New York. In 1959 he took a job as a plant manager of the Fleischmann distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. In 1963 he moved to Plainfield, Illinois, and built a bottling plant for Fleischmann and served as plant manager.

In 1965, he took a job with Barton Brands as general manager and eventually became president. During this period he built the Canadian Mist Distillery in Collingwood, Ontario. When the Canadian Mist brand was sold to Brown Forman in 1970, he took a job as president of Mohawk Liquors in Detroit. He later served as president for Leaf Brands (candy manufacturer), general manager of Morand Brothers Beverage Company (liquor distributor) and president of United States Distilled Products (liquor manufacturer).

After leaving USDP in 1999, he consulted for many companies in the spirits industry, including Gallo, Sebastiani, Korbel and West Indies Rum Distillery. In 2004, he started a distribution business in Pewaukee with his son Duane and then started a custom bottling business in 2007 in the same building with his son Tom, which led to the forming of the RumChata brand in 2009.

He was known for his charitable nature and consistent donation of his time and money to causes and people that could use the help.

To celebrate his life, a memorial service will be held at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 20700 W. North Ave., Brookfield, beginning at 11 a.m. Nov. 5. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to JDRF SE Wisconsin Chapter, 3333 North Mayfair Road, Suite 107, Wauwatosa, WI 53222

Krause Funeral Home, 21600 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, is assisting the family.

Condolences may be shared at www.krausefuneralhome.com.

Norman P. Opper, 88, of Birnamwood, died on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born on Jan. 13, 1928, in Birnamwood, the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Lotharius) Opper.

Norman was a United States Army veteran who served during World War II in Japan.

On June 24, 1950, Norman was united in marriage to Jeanette Vollmer. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2005.

Norman worked a short time for Hatley Veneer, and then worked as a tool and die maker for Marathon Electric until his retirement after 37 years. He was a lifetime member of St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood, where he served as usher for many years. Norman was a charter member of the Birnamwood Bowhunters, and enjoyed, deer and rabbit hunting, trout and ice fishing and snowmobiling. He especially enjoyed feeding and watching the birds.

Survivors include three children, Debra (Dennis) Rew, Birnamwood, Diane (Alan) Schultz, Shawano, and Michele (Steve) Turney, Birnamwood; three grandchildren, Jessica Rew, Birnamwood, Erin (Mike) Prey, Clintonville, and Stephanie Biagioni, Milwaukee; two great-grandchildren, Maddin and Saylor Prey; brother, Melvin (Pat) Opper, Birnamwood; siblings-in-law, Mary Opper, Birnamwood, Bernard Krueger, Woodruff, Ray Vollmer, Wausau, Nancy (Virgil) Mueller, Hatley; special friend, Gertrude Beran, Birnamwood; and many nieces and nephews.

Norman was preceded in death by his wife; parents; grandson, Nicholas James Rew; brothers, Wallace, Edward, Vern, William, Clarence and Leonard; and sisters, Ann Clark, Ella Wiegman, Marie Thoms, Lucille Dietzen and Agnes Krueger.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. The Rev. Anthony Ibekwe will officiate. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery with military rites conducted by the Birnamwood American Legion. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 p.m. until the time of Mass at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Raptor Education Group, Antigo.

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

Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com

The family wishes to thank Aspirus VNA and nurse Sue for allowing Norman to stay in his home as long as possible. They also wish to thank the staff at Lakeview Heights at North Central Health Care for the kind and compassionate care given to Norman.

Ronald Henry Sperberg, 72, of Howard-Suamico, passed away unexpectedly with family by his side and was reunited with the love of his life, Sharon. He was born on March 31, 1944, in Shawano to the late Henry and Deloris (Schultz) Sperberg.

Ron was a graduate of Shawano High School. In 1962, he married Sharon Bahr at White Clay Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cecil. She preceded him in death in 2011. He and Sharon raised their family in the Howard-Suamico area.

Ron was employed at West Bank & Trust for several years until he and Sharon started their own business, R & S Trucking. They were a husband-and-wife team delivering freight across the country and enjoying the sights along the way. After retiring from trucking, they enjoyed times spent at their home on Shawano Lake and winters at their home in Casa Grande, Arizona.

Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather and was looking forward to becoming a great-grandfather in December. He will be greatly missed by his family for his unique sense of humor and ability to make them laugh even during the most challenging times in life.

Ron was an avid gun collector and never missed a gun show in the area. He enjoyed target shooting with his family and anything relating to the Old West. His famous saying was, “There are no bad westerns, just some are better than others.”

Ron is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Shelley) Sperberg; two grandchildren, Ranessa (Michael) Harris and McKenna Sperberg; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa (Marty) Fortun; one brother, Larry (Wendy) Sperberg; one sister, Sally Tetting; sister-in-law, Sandy Mielke; brother-in law, Bobby Bahr. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and two special nephews, Mike and Brad Mielke.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; Sharon’s parents, Robert and Verna Bahr; brothers-in-law, Lyle Mielke, Lloyd Tedding and Maynard Bahr; and grandson, Dylan Sperberg.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Green Bay, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m.

Online condolences are welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name at the funeral home.

Merceline Ruth Warrington, 84, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Keshena.

Merceline was born in Keshena on May 2, 1932, the daughter of the late Freeman and Madeline (Hanks) Neconish. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, shopping, playing Yahtzee and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Native American Church and frequently attended sweat lodges with her brothers and nephews.

Merceline is survived by her son, Michael Warrington, of Keshena; grandchildren, William (Elena) Cox III, Michelle (Gary) Frechette, James (Carey) Cox, Jeffrey J. (Angela) Cox and Lindsay (Joshua) Besaw; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, LeRoy “John” Neconish, of Keshena, Ronald Neconish, of Keshena, and

Virginia “Rose” Neconish-Waupoose, of Keshena; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lorraine “Suzie” Cox and Roberta “Bertie” Cox; three sons in infancy; a granddaughter, Katie Sue Cox; a grandson, Awaesesaeh Warrington; and numerous siblings.

Visitation and traditional services will be held at the Father David Barrett Hall in Keshena beginning Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at 4 p.m. and continuing until 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. Inurnment will be in the Neconish Settlement.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Joseph A. Pleshek, 95, of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. He was born in Gresham on Aug. 15, 1921, to the late Joseph and Lorena (McGee) Pleshek.

On Nov. 9, 1946, Joe married Gladys Otto. Joe was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army for five years, 2½ of which were overseas.

He had various jobs throughout his life, which included logging, working at Skelgas in Weyauwega, and owning/operating Pleshek Heating, also in Weyauwega.

Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf, and was an avid softball player.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Gladys; daughters, Ronda (Don) Woltersdorf, of La Crosse, Mary Jo (Perry) Stone, of Appleton, and Marsha (Mark) Gerlach, of Waupaca; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; other relatives and friends.

The memorial service will be on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home, N2620 State Highway 22, Waupaca. Friends and family may gather from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Cemetery in Gresham.

The family would like to thank the staff of Olson Hall fifth floor for all of their great care.

Timothy J. “Chuck” Keohane, 74, of Shawano, passed away on Friday evening, Oct. 28, 2016, in Shawano.

Chuck was born on March 11, 1942, in Chicago, a son of the late Timothy E. and Leona (Otto) Keohane. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a graduate of Shawano High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and later UW-Oshkosh, earning his master’s degree in accounting. He was employed as a certified public accountant for many years in Green Bay. Upon retiring, he returned to Shawano.

Chuck was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was an avid Packers and Badgers fan, as well as a Chicago White Sox fan.

Survivors include his niece, Kelly (Brett) Landsberg, and his nephew, Michael (Kelly) Baker, all of Florida; and several great-nieces and one great-nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sharon Baker.

Private family funeral services were held with entombment at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Shawano.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Sharon D. Wilson, 62, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at her home.

Sharon was born in Danville, Illinois, on June 6, 1954, the daughter of Theodore R. and Lila (Barnett) Smith. On Feb. 2, 1975, she was united in marriage to Daniel E. Wilson in Antigo. They have lived in Cecil since 1996.

In her free time, Sharon enjoyed doing crafts.

Sharon is survived by her husband, Dan; one daughter, Kimberly Wilson, of Shawano; her parents, Ted and Lila Smith, De Pere; two brothers, Bill Smith, of De Pere, and Brian (Sandy) Smith, of Rochester, Minnesota; and one sister, Rhonda (Bruce) Lecus, of Carrboro, North Carolina.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at River Valley Church in Shawano with the Rev. Dan Taylor officiating. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Thomas L. Miller, 70, of Clintonville, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 1, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.

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

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Margie Ellen Kellogg, 71, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, in Shawano.

Margie was born in Lena on Jan. 15, 1945, the daughter of the late Earl and Celestia (Wenzel) Huff.

Margie was a hairdresser for many years and owned Margie Salon in Oshkosh. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Red Hats. Margie was a Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed playing cards with her sisters and spending time with her family.

Margie is survived by her children, Tammy, Jim (Sam) and Billie Jo (Jerry) Boivin; grandchildren, Aric, Shane, Judy, Amber, Pete, Nikki (Eric), Kevin, Khali, Randy Jr. (Alyssa), Dakota, Jerry Jr., Natasha (Darell); four sisters, Suzanne Ossmann, Judy Bies, Ginger Kellogg and Heidi Teller; and one brother, James Huff.

She was preceded in death by one son, Randy; one daughter, Cassandra; four grandchildren, Bobbie Jo, Jaimi and twin grandsons Marcus and Maliq Boivin.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Milton “Le” L. Langsten, 82, of the Township of Morris, Shawano County, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 2, 2016, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

Milton Leland Langsten was born on Aug. 14, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late Milton C. and Roberta M. (Sawyer) Langsten. He grew up in the West Allis area and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1957-1959.

Milton was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Suzanne Elliott, on Feb. 25, 1961, in West Allis. In 1965, Milton began working for Milwaukee County as a diesel and heavy equipment mechanic, retiring in 1990 after 25 years. After retirement, Milton & Suzanne built a home on 80 acres in the town of Morris, a place which they loved. He loved to work and “putz” around the property, always keeping busy. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his children and grandchildren, which often meant traveling around the world.

Milton was fortunate enough to be able to travel to places like Malaysia, China and many parts of Europe. He always enjoyed being with family; anytime, anywhere.

Milton was involved with Tigerton Main Street, active in revitalizing the village, as well as his gardening groups, Northern Gardeners and Wild Ones.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Elizabeth (Ravi) Langsten, Richardson, Texas; sons, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Randall (Kris) Langsten, El Dorado Springs, Missouri, and Col. (Dr.) Robert (Krista) Langsten, Cudjoe Key, Florida; grandchildren, Dr. Benjamin Langsten, Anna (Mike)
Anderson, Amelia (Adam) Relford, Holly Langsten and Hannah Langsten; stepgrandchildren, Capt. (Dr.) Alexandra Egentowich and Allyson Egentowich; and great-grandson, Carson Relford.

Milton was preceded in death by his parents.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, is assisting his family.

An online guest book is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Darwin “Butch” R. Peeters, 63, of Briarton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on Sept. 28, 1953, son of Leland Peeters and the late Monica (Young) Peeters.

On Nov. 13, 1981, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Wagester.

Darwin worked as a foreman at Freimuth Masonry until his health failed. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching football, setting up at the flea markets, and he loved time spent with his two grandchildren.

Darwin is survived by his wife, Cynthia; daughters, Cami Peeters, Briarton, and Cara (Sam) Kelley, Pulcifer; grandchildren, Dominic and Landon; his father, Leland (special friend, Gloria Schultz), Bonduel; siblings, Danny (Val) Peeters, Suamico, Cyndi (Joe) Meidam, Shawano, Dennis (Debbie) Peeters, Navarino, Larry (Robin) Peeters, Briarton, Judy (Jim) Hesse, Shawano, and Tim Peeters, Madison; brother-in-law, Mark (Jeanette) Wagester, Zachow; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Bob and Sandy Robinson.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, from 4 p.m. until services at 7 p.m. with Pastor Moira Finley officiating. A private family burial with take place following the service.

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

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Butch’s name.

Elaine L. Sweney, 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, 2016, at Evergreen Care Center of Shawano.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Lloyd D. Cady, 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. Born on Aug. 19, 1929, in Wittenberg, he was the son of the late Lloyd H. and Hilda B. (Borreson) Cady.

After graduating from Wittenberg High School, Lloyd proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. Shortly after his discharge from the Army, Lloyd was united in marriage to Virginia (Spengler) on Feb. 28, 1953, in Rhinelander.

Lloyd worked at St. Regis in Rhinelander for 17 years before his work relocated the couple to Shawano in 1973. Lloyd was a 50-year member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge 170 F&AM, where he served as Past Master, a member of the Beja Temple, as well as the Gideons, where he enjoyed his work as a lay minister.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Virginia; five children, Daniel Cady, of Shawano, Lawrence Cady, of Tigerton, Pamela Meyer, of Greendale, Debra Cady, of Bethesda, Maryland, and Steven Cady, of Shawano; grandchildren, Jamie (Chad) Herman, Mandy (Jason) Krogh, Shawn (Jenah Swetlik) Cady, Amber Cady, Jason (Jessie Clapper) Cady, Jeremy (Rochelle) Basterash, Jennifer (fiancé, Ben) Meyer, Jesica Meyer, Christina Meyer, Katrianna and Skyler Kleinschmidt; great-grandchildren, Nichole, Travis, Stephanie, Collin, Brittney, Zachary, Jestina, J.J., Breanne Debra, Payge, Aaliyah, Braidyn, Kameron, Jaxzyn, Maddy, Gage, Brandon, Madeline, Isabella, Wesley, Cash; great great-grandchildren, Ciara, Owyn, Rylee and Eli.

He is further survived by two brothers, Thomas (Darlene) Cady, of Rhinelander, and Michael (Carol) Cady, of Arbor Vitae; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Alfred Cady; and his sister and her husband, Betty and William Gauthier.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at the Church on the Hill in Shawano with the Rev. Claudia Deede officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the services. Military honors will be conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Northland Memorial Park in Rhinelander.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

“W9TSI over and out”

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Jacqulin “Jackie” Mary Larson, 72, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Shawano.

Jackie was born in Chicago on Oct. 24, 1944, the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Phillis) Zokoych. On April 14, 1973, she was united in marriage to Richard Larson in Las Vegas.

Jackie was a bank loan manager in Illinois before moving to Keshena. A few years later they moved to Florida.

Richard passed in 2009, and a year later, Jackie moved to Shawano and became the leasing manager of Mountain Village Apartments. Kindhearted and generous, she loved to laugh and made friends wherever she went. She also loved animals and was a member of the ASPCA.

Jackie is survived by her brother-in law and friend, Joseph Hayes; her nieces and nephews, Debbie (Ron) Malczyk, Michael (Karen) Hayes and Sandy (Marc) Babin; and her best friend, Paula (Allen) Hartubise.

A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at a later date.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Mae Herman passed from this life peacefully at her Kenosha home in the care of her loved ones on Nov. 5, 2016.

Her deep faith in God helped to sustain her in her yearlong fight against cancer. Her family is comforted in the knowledge that she has entered eternal life and that her suffering is no more.

Born Mavis Clara Fischer on May 31, 1937, in Cecil, she was the first daughter of Carl and Ida Fischer. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1955 and married her high school sweetheart Myron L. (Mike) Herman on July 27, 1957.

Their faith led the Hermans to Papua New Guinea, a mountainous island nation in the South Pacific, where they worked as agricultural missionaries. They returned to the United States in 1980, moving to Kenosha the following year when

Mike Herman became the Kenosha County agriculture agent. Mae began working as a district representative for Aid Association for Lutherans, one of the first women to enter the traditionally male profession.

She became a top producer and very involved in the insurance organization’s fraternal activities. Mae was instrumental in fundraising for AAL member churches, also starting the annual quilt auction for Lutherdale Ministries in Elkhorn, which grew into its biggest fundraising event.

Her charitable activities also included the Goodfellows, Outreach Center, Lord of Life congregation start-up, the Shalom Center, and countless other actions that helped to improve the lives of others.

In 2001, she became the right-hand man in her husband’s real estate practice, managing operations for M & M Rental Properties, the business they ran together until illness forced her to step away.

Mae is remembered as a strong woman who wasn’t afraid to take on impossible projects or break glass ceilings. She possessed an amazingly quick sense of humor and a great, hearty, cackling laugh. She also was an amazing cook who loved to feed her family and friends, as well as a stylish lady who did her best to support local retail establishments, especially her favorite, Marshalls. She also was known to make a beeline to any T.J. Maxx store she encountered.

She and her husband traveled to many places, and they shared their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on a cruise.

Mae is survived by her husband; her sister, Judith Manthei, of Cecil; her sisters-in-law, Deloris Fischer, of Little Chute, Elaine (Julius) Wnuk and Audrey (Lyle) Wussow, both of Bonduel; and Gloria (Dave) Brensike, of Appleton.

She is further survived by her four children, Alison (David) Jordan, of Kenosha, Timm (Helen), of Ellicottville, New York, Joseph (Linda), of Snohomish, Washington, and Angela (C. Michael) Buckley, of Cazenovia, New York; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donald; and her brother-in-law, Ken Manthei.

The family would like to thank Kristen and Louis Piehl of Bruch Funeral Home for their compassionate help, as well as the staff of the Hospice Alliance and family friend Carol Johnson, who helped tend to Mae in her final days.

Arrangements were private.

The family is planning a celebration of life service to honor Mae’s legacy in early 2017.

Memorials may be made to Lutherdale Ministries (www.lutherdale.org).

Visit Mae’s online memorial book at www.bruchfuneralhome.net.

Bruch Funeral Home, 3503 Roosevelt Road, Kenosha, is assisting the family.

Kristofor “Kris” M. Stichman, 38, of Leopolis, passed away Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, 2016, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the town of Clay Banks in Door County.

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

Rose M. Sherbeck, 89, of the Township of Larrabee, passed away into eternal life on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Evergreen Care Center, Shawano.

Rose Marie Sherbeck was born on June 23, 1927, in the Navarino area, the second of nine children to the late Earl and Carrol (Leeman) Pues. She graduated from Shawano High School and earned a teaching certificate from Algoma’s Teacher Training program.

Rose taught in one-room schoolhouses in the area until 1962. On July 19, 1954, she was united in marriage to Marvin Sherbeck and accompanied him to Fort Lewis, Washington, until his discharge from the U.S. Army. She and Marvin then farmed in Navarino and Clintonville while raising their family.

Rose was a longtime member of Bethany Evangelical Free Church, Clintonville, and the secretary/treasurer of the Bethesda Cemetery, Navarino. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and entertaining friends and family. Rose also loved sewing and woodworking, as well as being very supportive of her church’s Christian mission work.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Marvin; daughter, Ruth (Brian) Allen, Waunakee; siblings, Beulah Kennedy, Naomi Carpenter, Beck (Rose) Pues, Wayne (Betty) Pues, Ellen (Phil) Noble and Larry Saunders; brother-in-law,
Carl (Barbara) Sherbeck; and sister-in-law, Marilyn (Philip) Schwabe. She is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Joyce; an infant son and daughter; brothers, Sylvester, Vivian and Sherman; a son-in-law, Jim Eisert; and her in-laws, Henry and Olga Sherbeck; sister-in-law, Marcella Pues; brothers-in-law, Raymond Kennedy and Leeland Carpenter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Bethany Evangelical Free Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Kurt Hettinga officiating. Interment will follow at Bethesda Cemetery, Navarino.

Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Evergreen Care Center & ThedaCare At Home Hospice as well as Dr. Cynthia Egan for all of the love and care shown to Rose.

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

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Mary E. Themer, Township of Lessor, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at her home with her son, Dennis, at her side.

Mary was born on Dec. 7, 1930, to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Nickodem) Lasecki.

Mary graduated with the Class of 1949 from Pulaski High School, where she had been a Red Raider cheerleader. She married the love of her life, Martin R. Themer, on Sept. 4, 1954, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hofa Park. Martin preceded Mary in death on Sept. 24, 2013.

Mary worked for the Northern Shoe Division of Briarwood Shoe Corporation (“Shoe Factory”) in Pulaski from 1947 to 1979 as a sample pattern cutter. After the shoe factory went out of business, Mary took a position with Pekin Shoe Factory in Clintonville for a few years. At age 53, she took a position with Carver Yachts in Pulaski. Mary retired at age 60 with her husband, Martin.

In Mary’s younger years, she was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, owning season tickets for a long time. Mary and her husband were also avid Milwaukee Brewers fans, taking bus trips to watch the Brewers play in Milwaukee. She also liked the time she spent at her cottage in Crandon, affectionately named “Themer’s Tall Timbers,” enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods, fishing and snowmobiling.

Mary and Martin were avid dancers and they would grace the dance floors at weddings or public dances around the area with family and friends.

Mary was a lifelong member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Hofa Park, and worked many church picnics.

Mary is survived by her loving son, Dennis, Township of Lessor; sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Arlene (Cyril) Smith, Aurelia Lasecki, Anna Lasecki, Ernest (Pat) Lasecki, Vernon “Pete” (Janet) Lasecki and Evelyn Hannegraf. Mary is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews, too numerous to mention.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Martin; parents; three brothers, Daniel Lasecki, Harvey Lasecki and Valentine “Bill” Lasecki; sisters, Eleanor Lasecki and Rita Ingvalsen; brothers-in-law, Clayton “Snooks” Ingvalsen and Nick Hannegraf. Mary was also preceded in death by brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Maynard (Mary Ruth) Themer, LaVerne (Clifford) Raaths, Dorothy (Robert) Isakson and Geneva (Edwin) Lahiff.

Friends may call at Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church, 119 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, from 9 a.m. until noon. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon, with the Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M., presiding.

A funeral luncheon will be provided. Burial will take place in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery, Hofa Park, thereafter.

Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, is serving the Themer family.

Dennis Themer requests no flowers, please.

Dennis Themer would like to thank the following: Dr. Jules Blank, HSHS St. Vincent Hospital; Dr. Simil Gala, Prevea Heart Care; Dr. Elizabeth Tucker, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital; and Dr. Christina Fergus, Prevea Clinic, Pulaski; Unity Hospice; and Pam Janssen and the staff of Marnocha Funeral Home for all their help.