The energy of Jay Steven Moynihan, 63, returned to the universe on Nov. 6, 2016.

Over the years, Jay dedicated his life to teaching and serving others through his work as a community resource development educator with Shawano County University of Wisconsin-Extension, facilitator, lawyer, blog author and researcher.

His passion for community planning, economic development, and workforce development benefited many across the country and reached globally. His recent work in these areas focused heavily on brain development of youth, pre-natal through age 5, and its impact on workforce dynamics.

Jay was an integral member of many community organizations, often facilitating meetings, providing background research and helping lead community initiatives to improve the lives of others. He truly loved and lived his work and would often return to the office on Monday excited about conversations that had taken place at a gas station, coffee shop or restaurant over the weekend that helped focus his programming to improve the human condition in his community.

Jay was also passionate about nature and the natural sciences. He was actively involved in research on the social hierarchy and inherent and learned behavioral patterns of primates, ants and various species of birds, especially crows. It was not uncommon to find him studying the floral and faunal residents of Navarino Nature Center, one of his favorite places to learn and relax. His observations of nature’s social and biological blueprints were instrumental in his most current and innovative work on epigenetics. He had a strong desire for his research to continue and identified a research successor in his final days. When the research is published, Jay’s memory will be honored by those who integrate his observations and interpretations in their own efforts to advance the science.

Jay was also a national expert in rapid climate change. He was a co-author of several award-winning climate change publications, including “Climate Change Handbook: A Citizen’s Guide to Thoughtful Action” and author of the blog

“Adaptation Factory,” which included his musings on the economic, societal and behavior instabilities of communities during our current geologic time period, the Anthropocene. When talking with friends, he expressed his extreme disappointment in not being immortal so that he could document how societies adapt to the “rapid simplification” he predicts will occur with progressive climate instabilities.

Outside of work, Jay was an ardent fan of radio shows (NPR and The Fireside Theatre), music of all genres, art of all genres, photography (he was a nationally published photographer), movies, astronomy, fine Japanese paper, fountain pens, fine pencils and briefcases. He was a brilliant, eclectic man whose work, wit and humor forever changed people’s lives for the better. Those that knew him well would likely agree that he was “one of a kind,” an intense shining star, who in death is now free to explore the galaxy unimpeded by his earthly body.

Jay, being the private and humble man that he was, wished not to have a formal observance of his passing. He was truly perplexed that there were “other conspecifics that may have affection for him.” For those conspecifics wanting to honor his life, he asked that you participate in a Klingon Death Ritual. To participate, you simply raise your head and howl for several seconds to alert the dead that a Klingon warrior will soon be arriving.

Jay is survived by a brother, Michael, of Milwaukee; a sister, Maureen, of Tucson, Arizona; and a long-term friend and confident, Su Neuhauser, of Ashland; as well as many friends in Shawano, Ashland and across the world.
If seeking to honor Jay, please consider donating to his “outdoor office,” Navarino Nature Center, in his memory.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Rosemarie Brede, 87, of Bonduel, passed away on Nov. 10, 2016. Born on Feb. 21, 1929, in Milwaukee, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Shellhamer.

Rosemarie graduated from high school in Milwaukee and on Dec. 8, 1951, was united in marriage to William Brede in Milwaukee. After marriage the couple moved to the Bonduel area to farm.

Rosemarie worked as a cook at the Fawn Cafe, Cecil School, Shalagoco Golf Course and the Homestead Cafe before retiring. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in White Clay Lake where she was active in the choir and the Ladies Aid. She was also active in 4-H as the leader of the Cecil Golden Wheels 4-H Club for 35 years, receiving the distinguished 4-H leader award in 1994 and being inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2010. She especially enjoyed doing leather craft in 4-H and with her grandchildren.

Rosemarie is survived by three sons, David (Judi) Brede, Mark Brede and Paul Brede; four grandchildren, Terry Brede, Tracie (Aaron Moeller) Brede, Colton (Ashley Heller) Brede and Courtney (Dustin Fletcher) Brede; a great-granddaughter, Trinity Brede; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; her parents; and a brother, Richard Shellhamer.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in White Clay Lake with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Rosemarie’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Maple Lane’s nurses and staff for the many years they gave Rose. You are angels. The family would also like to extend thanks to Hartland Hospice Care for bringing her comfort.

Thank you for all who said prayers, she is now in a better place.

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Donna Lynn Gast, 70, of Shawano, passed away on Nov. 11, 2016, in Shawano. Born on Jan. 12, 1946, in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille (Norton) Newton.

She enjoyed drinking coffee, shopping and making people laugh. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family.

Donna is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Gast, of Mountain, and Tammy Gast, of Mountain; one son, Ricky Gast, of Crivitz; nine grandchildren, Ashley, Cassandra, Kyle, Angie, Mariah, Jesse, Jared, Brian and Amanda; 10 great-grandchildren; and her guardian, Sandra Englert.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three great-grandsons, P.J., Mason and Little Brian.

Funeral services for Donna will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Burial will be in Lake Drive Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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William John Hoffmann, age 75, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. Born on Oct. 24, 1941, in Shawano, he is the son of the late John and Ida (Beske) Hoffmann. William lived his entire life in the Shawano area and worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 34 years as a bridge and road inspector before retiring in 2000. On Dec. 5, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carol Powell in Shawano. Carol preceded him in death on Aug. 1, 2012. William was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church and the co-founder of Shawano Whitetails Unlimited. He and Carol enjoyed watching softball. Bill also enjoyed hunting, golfing, watching racing and football.

William is survived by: his daughter, Debra (Greg) Rudie, of Gillett; two grandchildren, Jacob and Briana; one great-granddaughter, Emma; one brother, Richard (Donna) Hoffmann; one sister, Nancy (Lynn) Hansen; and many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

William was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Michael J. Schram officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Harriet Martha Schauder, 89, of Shawano, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

Harriet was born on May 27, 1927, in Green Valley Township. She was baptized in Pulcifer on June 12, 1927. Harriet gave public testimony to her Christian faith at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano, on April 6, 1941. Her confirmation verse was her life-long hope. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) She graduated from St. James Lutheran School followed by graduation from Shawano High School.

On July 24, 1949, she was united in marriage to Glenn H. Schauder. They lived in Shawano all of their lives where Harriet worked as a bookkeeper at the family business, Schauder Shoes. Following the closing of the store, she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Martin’s Decorating and Bohm Builders. Her beloved husband, Glenn, preceded her in death on May 20, 2012.

Harriet was a life-long member of St. James Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, Bethel Bible teacher, Stephen minister, Ladies Aid treasurer, congregational secretary and on the Altar Guild. She was a regular member of various Bible classes and loved to attend worship. She was known for her acts of kindness, especially sending cards of celebration, encouragement and comfort to family, friends and acquaintances. Harriet was an avid reader and skilled card player. She loved knitting, canning, baking, gardening and spending time with family and friends at the family cottage on Cloverleaf Lakes. Her greatest love was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and Glenn were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Harriet is survived by daughters, Christine LaNasa, Apple Valley, Minnesota, Candice Kiel (Jeffrey), Reno, Nevada; son, Steven (Jane) Rochester, Minnesota; and her sister, Betty Nemetz (Robert), Shawano.

A memorial service for Harriet M. Schauder will take place on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Tim Griffin will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at St. James Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6)

James R. Schroeder, 91, of Appleton, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Appleton.

Funeral services for James R. Schroeder will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, Town of Richmond. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Interment will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Shawano AmVets Post 10 will conduct full military honors at the cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials to St. Jakobi Lutheran Church.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs. com.

Ralph K. Beilke, 58, Bowler, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo.

He was born on March 22, 1958, in Clintonville, the son of the late Roger and Jeanette (Schoen) Beilke.

On Sept. 17, 1983, Ralph was united in marriage to Sheri Onesti in Birnamwood. She survives.

Ralph and Sheri farmed in the town of Almon, Shawano County. He was a member of St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood, the Shawano County Farm Bureau and the Bowler FFA Alumni. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially coyote and deer hunting. Ralph was a jokester and liked to have fun, he was known for dressing up on the Bowler FFA floats for the Bowler Bash parade. Ralph loved spending time with his family, and his grandson, Brantley, meant the world to him.

Survivors include his wife, Sheri Beilke, Bowler; one son, Austin (Erica) Beilke, Wittenberg; one grandson, Brantley Beilke; one sister, Patricia (Dick) Miller, Bowler; his father-in-law, Leroy Onesti, Wittenberg; in-laws, Lori (Alan) Andrus, Birnamwood, Steven Onesti, Wittenberg, and Tammy (Brian) Antone, Birnamwood; and his nieces and nephews, Travis, Ashtyn, Brittney, Stevie Jo, Jay, Jordan, Cameron, Janet, Amanda, Myra, Stephanie and Brad. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Beilke, and his mother-in-law, Janet Onesti.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Birnamwood. The Rev. Anthony Ibekwe will officiate. Visitation will be on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Donald E. Schoenhofen, 79, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton following complications resulting from hip surgery.

Donald was born April 17, 1937 in the township of Norrie, Marathon County, Wisconsin, a son of the late Willard and Adelia (Pietz) Schoenhofen. On Nov. 30, 1958, he was united in marriage to Carol Gilray at Trinity Lutheran Church in Birnamwood. He began his career as a route driver at Mobil Oil Co. in Wausau. He then became constable of the village of Birnamwood and deputy sheriff for Shawano County. He joined the Shawano Police Department in 1968, retiring in 1994 as a lieutenant.

Donald is a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. He enjoyed snowmobiling, riding horse, deer hunting, four-wheeling and collecting toy tractors in his younger years. He loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He was a lifetime member of the Shawano Area Agriculture Society and a member of the Shawano Area Horsemen’s Association for many years. He enjoyed going to coffee with his friends at Home Plate Cafe and spending time with his fellow officers.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Schoenhofen; three children, Jim (Mary) Schoenhofen, Rick (Christa) Schoenhofen, and Rhonda (Pete) Sumnicht; four grandchildren, Jenny (Scott) Olson, Jamie Schoenhofen, Hilary Sumnicht, and Dylan Sumnicht; two great-grandchildren, Collin and Camdin Olson; brother, Eugene (Cathy Campbell) Schoenhofen of Waupaca; sister, Dorothy Fritz of Rothschild; brother-in-law, Don (Virginia) Gilray of Rothschild; sisters-in-law Ruth (Tim Rhineschmidt) Schmidt of Rothschild, Sandy Gilray of Wausau, and Barb (Gary) Kieffer of Wausau; nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother and father-in-law, Russel and Marie (Dickman) Gilray; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Gilray and Walter Fritz.

Funeral services for Donald E. Schoenhofen will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Scott Ludford will officiate. Interment will take place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial fund is being established in his honor.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

“Thank you to the Shawano Ambulance Service EMT’s, Police Chief Mark Kohl, ThedaCare Shawano Medical Center Emergency Department staff, and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton ICU doctors and nurses for providing Donnie great care and respect during his last days.”

Harriet Martha Schauder, age 89, of Shawano, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 13, 2016.

A memorial service for Harriet M. Schauder will take place on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Tim Griffin will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at St. James Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Private family interment will take place at a later date.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Frances Patricia “Pat” Jeglum, of Mission, Texas, was born on Nov. 6, 1943, and passed away on Oct. 25, 2016. She was the eldest child of seven siblings.

She is survived by Rose Anne Ringelman (Roger), of Weirsdale, Florida, David Kehoe, of Baraboo, Daniel Kehoe (Sheree), of Madison, Jeannette Miller (Bennett), of Kingston, Oklahoma, Kevin Kehoe (Rene), of Bessie, Oklahoma, Connie Purcell, of Oshkosh, Ann Sharon Bodin, of Kenai, Alaska, and family, numerous nieces and nephews, and the family of Louis White.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jeglum; her longtime partner, Louis White; her parents, Lawrence and Lillian Kehoe; her stepfather, William Radtke; her brother, William Kehoe; her sister-in-law, Dianne Kehoe; her nephew, Ryan Ringelman; and her stepson, Jeffrey Jeglum.

Pat graduated from Baraboo High School and Viterbo University in La Crosse. She was employed by Badger Ordnance Works in Baraboo, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation in Madison and American Milk Producers in Shawano.

She lived with a larger than life attitude and brought joy to everyone she touched. She enjoyed having her pet cats and dogs and is survived by her little dog, Queenie, in Mission, Texas. She enjoyed playing golf late in her life, and she was always interested in bird-watching and supported the Audubon Society.

Memorial services will be planned at a later date.

Any donations can be made to your local humane society.

Pat’s family would like to thank the staff at McAllen Heart Hospital and Amara Hospice for their compassionate care and efforts to make Pat’s transition comfortable and peaceful.

Todd James Zeman, 56, passed away after a battle with cancer on Nov. 9, 2016. Todd loved nothing more than being outdoors and fishing.

Survivors include his mother, Alice Zeman; father, James Zeman; sisters, Stephanie (Charles) Welter and Denise (Steven) Mariano; former wife Pam Zeman; close friends, Tom (Karen) Bierke and Camille (Jerry) Weimer, as well as nieces and nephews, other family and friends.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Central Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in King. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting.

Gerald “Jerry” J. Ashenbrenner, 69, of the Town of Grant, Shawano County, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at his home.

Gerald “Jerry” Joe Ashenbrenner was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Shawano to the late Joe and Mildred (Pevonka) Ashenbrenner. He was a 1965 graduate of Marion High School, where he was a gifted second baseman on the baseball team. He also played for the Leopolis team in the Badger Amateur Baseball organization.

Jerry attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education in 1969. After graduation, he taught at Markesan High School for a time, then moved to Rosholt where he again was an instructor for 8½ years. In 1980, Jerry took some time off from teaching when his mother became ill and moved back to the family farm to care for her and to keep the farm in operation.

He was united in marriage to Karen Hintz in September 1981 in Shawano.

In the early 1990s, Jerry found his way back into teaching at Gresham and Bowler part time, and was hired full time in Bowler in the fall of 1991, retiring in 2012. During his time at Bowler High School, participation in agriculture education and FFA grew substantially because of his one-on-one style of teaching and the respect and adoration of his students. Jerry was heavily involved with the Bowler FFA Alumni where he helped with the “Bowler Bash,” making parade floats, the alumni picnic and the Halloween dance.

He found peace in his time at home on the farm caring for numerous animals, all which he had named. Jerry was an avid reader and always followed the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. He will be remembered as a humble and caring man who was dedicated to his family and to the students throughout the years who had become family.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; son Neil Ashenbrenner, Shawano; sisters Susan (Ray) Gruetzmacher, Suring, Bonnie (Douglas) Kline, Berlin, and Mary Beth Spencer, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law Robert (Lois) Hintz, Marion, Steven (Noreen) Hintz, Appleton, and Larry Hintz, Stevens Point; and special friend Dennis Steffens.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

As per his family’s wishes, all arrangements are private.

Memorials in Jerry’s name may be directed to the Bowler FFA, c/o Bowler High School, 500 Almon St. Bowler, WI 54416.

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

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

David Lee Murray Sr., of Shawano, formerly of Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

He was born in Fort Atkinson on March 17, 1945, the son of Robert and Helen (Gerondale) Murray. He attended Fort Atkinson High School.

On Nov. 26, 1966, David was united in marriage to Linda L. Free at St. John’s Lutheran in Jefferson.

David worked for 30-plus years as an upholsterer, retiring from Herman Miller in Lake Mills in April 2008.

He lived his entire life in the Fort Atkinson/Jefferson area until moving to Shawano after Linda retired.

He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, pontoon rides on the lake, and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren around the campfire enjoying s’mores.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of Shawano; daughter Sharon (Mark) Magee and their children Nathan, Luke and Ava, of Janesville; son David Jr. (JoAnn) and his son, Anthony, of South Beloit, Illinois; daughter Jody (Lloyd) Gleisner and their children Megan, Andrew and Tyler, of Jefferson; and three sisters, Karen (Jerry) Smith, Pam (Rich) Dahl and Deb (Jim) Lombardo. He is further survived by uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at the Nitardy Funeral Home Chapel, 1008 Madison Ave., Fort Atkinson.

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Kenneth M. Yakel, 85, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care Center of Shawano.

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

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Florence M. Stueck, 92, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2016, at Oak Haven of Shawano, where she had been a resident for 1 1/2 years.

Florence was born on April 13, 1924, in Caroline, a daughter of the late August and Frieda (Ebert) Grosskopf. Following high school she lived in Two Rivers, where she was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing.

On Dec. 23, 1946, Florence was united in marriage to Donald R. Stueck. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2000. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed near the Novitiate. In 1966 they sold the farm and moved to Shawano. Florence was then employed at Zwicker Knit Mill as a garment inspector for almost 20 years.
Florence liked to be outdoors, growing flowers, feeding the birds and squirrels, and adopting stray animals. She loved her dog, Angel. She also enjoyed traveling with her sister, May.

Survivors include her children, Audrey Fisken, of Shawano, and Travis Stueck, of the town of Waukechon; grandson, Jim (Amy) Fisken, of Shawano; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Brandi; brothers-in-law, Creade (Bernice) Stueck and Archie Schmidt; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mabel (Harry) Otto and June (Walter) Pedersen; and her brothers, LaVerne (Beatrice) Grosskopf and Herbert Grosskopf.

Funeral services for Florence M. Stueck will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Elias Lutheran Church, town of Herman. Pastor Lois Graper will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

Thank you to ThedaCare Hospice and also to Scott and Carol Paiser and the employees of Oak Haven. Mom truly loved living at Oak Haven and enjoyed the friendships she made there.

Rest in peace, Mom. We love you.

Elaine Lucille Sweney, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Shawano.

Elaine was born on Aug. 5, 1922, in Portage to Raymond and Velma Hopwood. She enjoyed reading, politics and board games. She also was an avid bridge player and loved spending time with her family.

Beginning with their marriage in 1945, Elaine helped her husband, John, with the operation of their family farm business just outside Endeavor, as well as manage their household. John and Elaine spent many years enjoying vacations to Florida and beyond as a couple. In later years, her knowledge of computers helped her be a loyal volunteer at Divine Savior Hospital in Portage.

Elaine is survived by her sister, Vesta Warnke; son, Michael (Candice) Sweney, of Fond du Lac; daughter, Julie (David) Schoenike, of Shawano; grandchildren, Jonathan (Sarah) Sweney, Jill (Ned Arenberg) Sweney, Megan Sweney, Jacob Schoenike and Lucas Schoenike; and great-grandchildren, Evan Sweney, Ella Sweney and Violet Ryan-Krause.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Velma Hopwood; her daughter, Christine Sweney; and her husband, John E. Sweney.

Funeral service will be a private family gathering, with burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Endeavor.

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

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LouVera I. Mavis, 88, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass.

LouVera Irene Mavis was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Wittenberg, the daughter of the late Alfred and Selma (Rosenthal) Hartwig. She spent her early years in the Wittenberg, Tigerton and Marion areas and graduated from Marion High School in 1946.

LouVera was united in marriage to Elmer Mavis on June 14, 1947, in Menominee, Michigan. Later they moved back to the Marion area where they lived the rest of their lives. She was a homemaker and worked as a bookkeeper at Zigs Motel in Marion for 30 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. She enjoyed doing crafts, crocheting and going to the Marion Senior Center.

Survivors include her son, David (Marsha) Mavis, Jemez Springs, New Mexico; half-sister, LaVonn Larsen, Costa Mesa, California; sisters-in-law, Jo An Voigt, Jackson, Michigan, and Gladys Woelffer, Marshall; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Elmer; her parents; half-brothers, William, Arno and Gordon Voigt; sisters-in-law, Florence Mavis and Mildred Pockat; and brothers-in-law, Art Mavis, Robert Woelffer and Milton Pockat.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Marion, with the Rev. Bradley Dokken officiating. Interment will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call on Monday at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service.

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

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Shirley Mae Ponchaud, 88, town of Wescott, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Shirley was born on April 6, 1928, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Walter and Eleanor ((Melka) Dodt. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Clifford R. Ponchaud Sr. in Forest Park, Illinois. Cliff preceded her in death on July 8, 2007.

Shirley was a member of Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano and really enjoyed her many home visits these past nine years from Pastor Marty Black. They became good friends.

Shirley and husband Cliff really enjoyed Shawano Lake, pontooning, snowmobiling and entertaining in their Mader Circle home rec room bar. She will always be remembered for her kind and caring ways and her talents on making the best Bloody Marys and Old-Fashioneds in town.

Shirley is survived by her two sons, Cliff (Molly) Ponchaud Jr. and Jeff (Sue) Ponchaud, of Shawano; four grandchildren, Dylan (Bethany) Ponchaud, of Bonduel, Roxanne (Joel ) Dickinson, of Green Bay, Christine Ponchaud, of Shawano, and Nicole (Brian) Birkes, of California; eight great-grandchildren; “adopted” son, Mike (Jackie) Pische, of Gillett; and sister-in-law, Mary Ethel Mussati, of Bessemer, Michigan.

Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved therapy dog Toto on Oct. 24, 2016. The love they had for each other was very special and they are now joined together again in heaven.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Peace United Church of Christ in Shawano, with the Rev. Marty Black officiating. Internment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday after 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Newcomers Funeral Home in Green Bay is assisting the family with the arrangements.

www.newcomergreenbay.com

Also a special thank you to ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano medical staff and hospice for your wonderful, loving care. God bless you!

Mary Leuenberger, 95, formerly of Fort Atkinson and Spillville, Iowa, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the Ossian Senior Hospice in Ossian, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church, 201 Oak St., Fort Atkinson, Iowa, with the Rev. Kyle Digmann presiding. Burial will be in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery, Spillville. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, and Saturday after 9 a.m., at the Schluter-Balik Funeral Home, Chekal Chapel, 201 Main St., Fort Atkinson. There will be a rosary at 4 p.m. and a scripture service at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mary Ann (Silhacek) Leuenberger was born on Aug. 10, 1921, the daughter of Wenzel and Mathilda (Panos) Silhacek on the family farm near Spillville. She attended St. Wenceslaus Catholic School in Spillville.

Mary was united in marriage to Clinton Leuenberger on Sept. 18, 1944, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville. Together they farmed near Fort Atkinson, where they raised their four children. In 2001, they moved to Spillville.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother, wonderful cook, kolache baker, avid gardener and seamstress. She loved scrapbooking and reading, and treasured all of her cats and kittens.

In 1955, Mary became a Winneshiek County volunteer 4-H leader and continued to lead the Turkey Valley Clovers 4-H Club for 45 years. She was inducted into the Iowa State 4-H Hall of Fame as the first Winneshiek County inductee in 2002. She touched the lives of many of the youth of the community.

She had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin and the rosary.

Mary was a member of St. John’s Parish in Fort Atkinson.

Mary’s survivors include her four children, Sharon (Linus) Kleve, Calmar, Iowa, Jim (Irene) Leuenberger, Shawano, Anita Stock, Altoona, Iowa, and JoAnn (Brian) Martin, Louisville, Kentucky; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Leuenberger, on Nov. 10, 2002; parents, Wenzel and Mathilda Silhacek; sisters, Sister Regina Marie, OSF, and Hattie Hauber; brothers, Edward (Mildred) Silhacek and Jim (Louise) Silhacek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Monroe and Amelia (Frey) Leuenberger; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl Leuenberger, Anselm Shindelar and Marjorie (Dean) Walker.

4-H Pledge: I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.

Words cannot express the gratitude of the family to the wonderful “angels of mercy” at the Ossian Senior Hospice for the loving care extended to our dear mother where she spent her last few years.

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Kenneth Milton Yakel, 85, of Shawano, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, 2016, in Shawano.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean (Nee Rabe) Yakel, of Shawano; one son, Kerry Yakel, of Grafton; one daughter, Kathleen (Gene) Yakel, of Shawano; his grandsons, Ryan (Tracie) Forbey, of Shawano, and Jeremy Forbey, of Winneconne; his great-grandchildren, Gerritt and Christa Forbey and Riley
Moede, of Shawano; and his best friend, Mike School, of Suring.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jr. and Elsa (Hoeffs) Yakel; brothers, Edward, Howard, Marion and Alger Yakel; and sisters, Eva and Ruby.

A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Suring.

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

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