Quinten C. Hoffman, 73, Tigerton, died on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Shawano at Maple Lane under the care of Heartland Hospice.

He was born on Nov. 22, 1942, in Tigerton, the son of the late Franklin and Florence (Steinke) Hoffman Sr.

On June 2, 1962, Quinten was united in marriage to Marie Smith at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tigerton. She survives.

Quinten worked construction for a number of years and then farmed in town of Germania. After retiring from farming, he worked at Tigerton Lumber and Kolbe and Kolbe. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tigerton. In his younger years, Quinten shot pool, shot trap and also played baseball. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, and visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Hoffman, Wittenberg; four children, Julie Behnke, Tigerton, Wendy Kobow, Texas, Scott (Gina) Hoffmann, Marion, and Michelle (Ron) Hoffman, Texas; five grandchildren, Ryan (Danelle) Wudtke, Jeffrie (Jess) Behnke, Josh (Mori) Kobow, David Yonker and Breianna Hoffmann; three great-grandchildren, Damien, Devin and Kyra; and two sisters, Beverly Latall, Maryland, and Loretta Meyer, Tigerton. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Quinten was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Randy Behnke; niece, Karen; great-nephew, Shawn; and siblings, Franklin Hoffman Jr., Duane Hoffman, Luther Hoffman, in infancy, Bermuda Cooper, Eugene Hoffman, Winson Hoffman and Marcella Duwe.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.

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

Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Allene “Allie” M. Heideman, 91, of Appleton, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 27, 2016, at Heartwood Homes of Appleton.

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

Thomas C. Schoneck, 79, of Shawano, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 29, 2016, at Atrium Post Care at Evergreen in Shawano.

Tom was born on July 18, 1937, in Clintonville, a son of the late Edward C. and Rickie (Kubitz) Schoneck. He attended country schools near Merrill and later Clintonville High School. Tom graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. Following high school he entered the United States Navy; he served from 1956 to 1960. He served aboard the USS DE Haven in the Pacific Fleet. Upon returning from the service he was employed as a factory worker at Packaging Corporation of America in Milwaukee. He retired after 40 years with the company. Following his retirement, Tom moved to Shawano in 2006.

Survivors include his sister, Audrey (Robert) Greub, of Shawano; brother, Gerald Schoneck, of Anchorage, Alaska; nieces, Barbara (Bill) Bunker, of Shawano, and Nancy (David) Brandt, of Lakeland, Florida; nephew, Ricky Greub, of Dollar Bay, Michigan; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Armin “Bud” Schoneck; one sister, Betty Schoneck; and his sister-in-law, Janet Schoneck.

A memorial service for Thomas C. Schoneck will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from noon until the hour of service.

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

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Marion Margaret (Collar) Schimmelpfenning, 78, Shawano, died on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 25, 1938, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Lippert) Collar.

Marion and Cliff were often seen at various polka venues and loved to dance and take bus trips to play the penny machines. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her an incredible amount of joy, and she remembered them all with little trinkets and cards for every holiday.

Marion is survived by her husband of 30 years, Clifford; five children, David Davis, Randy Davis, Carlene (Steve) Scherg, Lynn Davis-Hickman, and Theresa (Dave) Kabat; two stepdaughters who she loved as her own, Debra Winter and Donna Koebe (Joe Harlow); 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a brother,

Donald Collar and a sister, Ardell “Tootie” Konieczny; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by six brothers, Louis, Willard, Victor, Francis, Eugene and an infant brother.

Visitation and celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, from 1-3 p.m. followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Valley Funeral Home, Appleton.

Roxane C. Wunsch-Parsons, 84, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, Nov. 6, 2016, at St. Anne of Winona in Winona, Minnesota, where she had been a resident for the past four months.

Roxane was born on Feb. 11, 1932, in Appleton. She attended school in Bonduel, graduating from Bonduel High School in 1949. Following high school Roxane moved to Milwaukee, where she was employed as a legal secretary. On Jan. 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to Hilbert Wunsch in Tucson, Arizona, where

Hilbert was serving in the United States Army. Following his service the couple moved to River Falls, where Hilbert finished his education. The couple then moved to Cecil, then Clintonville, and in 1995 they settled in Shawano.

Roxane was employed as a legal secretary for many years at the Mularkey & Malueg Law Firm in Clintonville.

Hilbert preceded Roxane in death in December 1998. Roxane was later united in marriage to Gordon Parsons at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Gordon preceded her in death in July 2013.

Roxane was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano where she was very active as a volunteer. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and dancing, and liked to travel.

Roxane is survived by her four children, Dr. Judith Torchia, of Nashville, Tennessee, Paula (Larry) Lambdin, of Lake Tahoe, California, Richard Wunsch, of Fountain City, and LauraLe Wunsch of Oakland, California; five grandchildren, Clare, Anna, Kate, Emily and Samantha; stepchildren, Randy (Denise), of Dubuque, Iowa,
Joan (Chuck) Urban, of Shawano, Jeff Parsons, of Shawano, Jill (Jay) Brown, of Green Bay, Diane (Ed) Durkee, of Shawano, and Tammy (Kevin) Zuleger, of Bonduel; stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Dennis, Gene and William.

A memorial service for Roxane Wunsch-Parsons will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Ted Andrada will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano, at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at St. James Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials in Roxane’s name to the St. James Lutheran School.

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

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Eugene George “Poochie” Decker, 76, of Shawano, formerly of Two Rivers, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Appleton. Born on Jan. 30, 1940, in Manitowoc County, he was the son of the late Roman M. and Caroline (Sporer) Decker Sr.

He attended high school in Two Rivers. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge, Poochie was united in marriage to LuDene Peck on May 19, 1962, in Manitowoc. The couple ran D& D Auto Body in Two Rivers and raised emus on D&D Feather Farm. In his younger years, he raced stock cars and continued to follow the sport in his later years.

Eugene loved riding motorcycles, and carried that love into custom motorcycle building and painting. The couple often spent weekends and summers in Shawano County, and in 1996 made the area their home.

Poochie enjoyed hanging out by the barn and watching the wildlife, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and spending time with his yellow lab, Libby. More than anything he loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, LuDene; their two children, Keith (Beth) Decker, of Antigo, and Dawn Decker of Menomonee Falls; four grandchildren; Alexandra (Kyle) Stoltz, of Jackson, Claire Decker, of Greenville, Chloe Decker, of Antigo, and M. Keiffer McCann, of Menomonee Falls; as well as one great-granddaughter, Colette. He is further survived by his sisters, Carol Mane, Lorraine (David) Terens, Shirley (Duane) Harms, Beverly (John) Rautman, Margaret (David) Lodl and Patty Eslinger; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Isaiah Decker; his parents; and siblings, Diane, Bonnie, Roman Jr. and Rodney. No services will be held at this time; a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Betty Louise Barth, 86, of Black Creek, passed away on Thursday morning, Dec. 1, 2016, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. She was born on June 17, 1930, daughter of the late Elmer and Irene (Nichols) Schmidt.

On June 10, 1950 she was united in marriage to Eugene Barth. The couple enjoyed camping at Pine Aire in Eagle River and later Cecil and traveling with their camping friends. She enjoyed time spent
with her family most of all.

Betty enjoyed gardening, her cats and polka dancing with her grandsons.

Betty was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek.

She is survived by her husband, Eugene; children, Nancy (Gary) Pierce, Bonnie (Rick) Stoeger, David (Lisa) Barth, Dennis (Joan) Barth, Dean (special friend, Joyce) Barth, Jodie (Tim) Murphy, Dale
(Dawn) Barth; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Marion (Robert) Rohloff, Shirley (Don) Doersch, Darlene (Rich) Loga and Norm Lemke; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis (Marlene) Schmidt, and one sister, Velda “Toots” (Wally) Olson.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor John Brandt and Pastor Steve Schlicht officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

A special thank you to the staff of Cherry Meadows for all your special care and concern.

Yvonne C. “Posey” Lyons, 77, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in Green Bay. Born in Keshena on Nov. 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Alfreida (Kakwitch) Lyons.

Posey loved cooking and worked as a cook for most of her life. She was a generous person who would do anything to help her family or friends and was never afraid to speak her mind. She loved to dance and had a great sense of humor, always the life of the party. Yvonne loved to try new things and in her free time enjoyed watching NASCAR races, watching the Packers games, playing cards and bingo, and listening to Elvis and Johnny Cash.

More than anything, Posey loved her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Arlene (Gerald) Wayka Sr., of Keshena, Violet (Pete) White, of Keshena, Debra Pocan, of Middle Village, Michael (Tonya) Pocan, of Keshena, and Alfred (Kala) Newton Jr., of Keshena; her grandchildren, Arlyne “Baby R” Wayka, James Wayka, Arleen “Dolly” Wayka, Joyce (Ronco Corn) Wayka, Sasha (Tee-Jay) Wayka, Jake (Lindsey) Wayka, Hilary Wayka, Lacy Pocan, Pe-an (Stacey) White, Leslie White, Charmaine White, Kevin Lyons, Tamara Lyons, Fairyal Lyons, Samantha (Mike) Grignon, Justine (Waldon Jr.) Pocan, Catherine Pocan, James Pocan, Raeshene Pocan, Meshan Pocan, Ta’Sheena Newton, Corey Dixon, La-Chance Boyce Newton, Ty-Esha Newton; great-grandchildren, Nashaye Fish, Roman Boyd, Terrance Wayka, Saychia Wayka, Lexsi Wayka, Josie Wayka, Anyiah Wayka, Selena O’Kimosh, Xavier Wayka, Wyatt Wheelock, Skyler Roy Gauthier, Anik Menominee/Gauthier, Isabella Rose Corn, Saehwon Corn, Shavonne Corn, Akohstaen Corn, Saneq Corn, Mimikawah Corn, Cami Kaquatosh, William Kaquatosh, Paul Kaquatosh, Kinsey Fletcher, Savannah White, Jacius White, Neveah White, Angelika Cloud, Gene Cloud III, Lesandro Lyons, Demitria Lyons, Briah Lyons, Layla Yvonne Lyons, Joshua Lyons, Tristan Lyons, Elila Lyons, Kaylupe Pocan, Kiyrah Peters, Waldon Peters III, Tayson Peters and Clayton Grignon; as well as a great-great-granddaughter, January Raine Wayka. She is further survived by her only sister, Karen Lyons Webster, of Neopit, and three brothers, Eugene Tepiew, of Manitowoc, John Tepiew, of Keshena, and Brian Douglas Tepiew, of Keshena.

She was preceded in death by her significant other, James Joseph Pocan; her son, Wayne Boyce Lyons; twin daughters, Rosemary and Louise, in infancy; her brother, Arnold Tepiew; and two sisters, Rosemary Lyons and Patsy Lyons.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Visitation will be at the Lyons residence, W5146 Basswood Road in Middle Village until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Henry Seestedt, 73, of West Virginia, passed away on Nov. 29, 2016.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

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Melvin C. “Breezy” Opperman, 82, a longtime resident of the town of Richmond, passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, following a three-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services for Melvin C. Opperman will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, town of Richmond. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Interment will take place at St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery.

A full obituary will be in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, Shawano Leader.

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

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Martin M. “Marty” Sybeldon was called to his eternal rest on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 in Appleton. He was born on Feb. 4, 1943, to the late Edwin and Rosetta (Murray) Sybeldon in Bessemer, Michigan. He graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley in 1962.

Marty served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1966 and was stationed in Korea. He was united in marriage on March 2, 1968, to Carol Stremski in Superior. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior in 1970.

Marty taught physical education, health and driver’s education in the Bowler School District from 1970-1999. Marty loved his students and especially enjoyed seeing them after retirement and hearing their success stories. He made many lifelong friends through teaching. In addition to his teaching career, he spent many years coaching and officiating various sports.

He enjoyed vacationing at the Cove, spending time with his children, grandchildren, family members and friends, and of course, his loyal dog, Whiskey. He also loved the Packers, Brewers and the Badgers and attended many games. Christmas was an exciting time for him, as he always made it a tradition to decorate his house with many lights.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his three daughters, JoAnn (Carlos) Lane, of Rockford, Illinois, Kari (William) Hahn, of Bowler, and Kelly (David) Carlson, of Bowler; five grandchildren, David, Julia, Daniella, Felicia and Avery; one sister, Rita (John) Anderson, of Santa Barbara, California; one brother, Edwin (Monica) Sybeldon, of Mercer; sisters-in-law, Gloria Fillion, of Beloit, and Phyllis (Dan) Slade, of Borrego Springs, California; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends, including his best friends, Gene Gretzlock, of Wittenberg, and Linda Ruska, of Eau Claire.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established to benefit area youth.

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Rosalie A. Voelz, 90, Wittenberg, died on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born on June 5, 1926, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Ray and Leona (Walters) Malueg.

On June 22, 1946, Rosalie was united in marriage to Milton Voelz in Bowler. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1994.

Rosalie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, and its Ladies Aid. She enjoyed her bridge club and gin rummy club.

Rosalie had a deep passion for her family. She loved gardening and bird watching. Music was a very important part of Rosalie’s life, and she enjoyed playing keyboard and organ.

Survivors include four sons, Allen (Valarie) Voelz, St. Paul, Minnesota, Malcolm (Judy) Voelz, Navarre Beach, Florida, Steven (Jane) Voelz, Custer, and Dennis (Karen) Voelz, Wittenberg; five grandchildren, Cheryl (Dave) Qualey, Sara (Corey Mathers) Voelz, Zachary (Kristin Henning) Voelz, Miranda Voelz and Michael (Lorie Muench) Voelz; 10 great-grandchildren, Kendall, McKenna, Ahna, Taryn, Mikey, Nikolas, Lukas, Drew, Amelie and Julian; and sister, Jeanne Childs, Shawano.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rosalie was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd, and siblings-in-law, Don Childs, Viola Vergutz, and Ruben and Linda Voelz.

Private family services will be held.

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

Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

The family would like to thank the staff of Homme Home of Wittenberg for their wonderful care of Rosalie for the past four years, Aspirus Hospice for their help in the last few days and to Pastor Larson for his visits. We also thank Rosalie’s friends for supporting her in so many ways. You are all appreciated.

Carl Joseph “Carlie” Kaquatosh Sr., 82, of South Branch, passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.

Carl was born on Sept. 10, 1934, in Keshena, the son of the late Sylvester and Rachel (Gristeau) Kaquatosh Sr.

Carl worked on the carriage at the mill in his early years of life. Carl liked fishing at the falls and going hunting for small and big game. Carl was united in marriage to Crystal A. Johnson on Nov. 8, 1952. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2007.

For most of his life, Carl lived in Milwaukee. He went to Milwaukee Area Technical College for welding classes. Carl worked mostly at Fabrication Metals, which is located on 124th and Capitol Drive.

Carl is survived by his three daughters, Clara J. Kaquatosh, Linda M. Haapala and Cheryl A Galan Martinez, of South Branch, and one brother, Warren “Buddy” (Anita) Kaquatosh Sr., of Neopit.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal A. Kaquatosh; his daughter, Carol Bressette; two sons, Carl J. (Gloria) Kaquatosh Jr. and Jack J. Kaquatosh; grandson, Michael Haapala; his parents, Sylvester and Rachel Kaquatosh Sr.; two brothers;
Raymond (Evelyn) and Sylvester Jr.; and three sisters, Rose (Al) Curry, Patrica (Anthony “Mike”) Ponfil and Marsha (John) Hezcko.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Visitation will be at the Neopit Community Center from 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, until the time of the services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Special thanks to ThedaCare Hospice of Shawano, which took good care of our father, Carl.

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Henry “Hank” Keshena Seestedt, 73, of West Virginia, formerly of Keshena, passed away on Nov. 29, 2016.

Henry was born in Keshena on June 13, 1943, to the late Henry Clare and Rita Ann (Keshena) Seestedt. His service in the United States Navy, from September 1965 until October 1969, included the following: naval flight officer and reconnaissance attack navigator in RA5C reconnaissance aircraft, a Vietnam tour in 1968 aboard the USS America (CVA-66), 62 combat missions over North Vietnam, five air medals, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V device, National Defense Medal, two Vietnam Service Medals and Vietnam Campaign Medal, and an honorable discharge with rank of full lieutenant.

After his discharge, he attended UCLA and graduated in 1975, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in math, followed by the UCLA Graduate School of Information Science in 1978. Hank’s position as network engineer with Dell Systems, Department of Homeland Security, in Arlington, Virginia, was fulfilling, yet allowed him to enjoy other activities, such as earning a black belt in karate. He loved cars and was a Mopar enthusiast, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most importantly, Hank was a wonderful father and loving husband.

Hank is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara (Walters) Seestedt; his son, Walker Seestedt; his daughter, Rian Seestedt; and his brother, Matthew Seestedt. Hank is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Services were held on Dec. 5, 2016.

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Melvin C. “Breezy” Opperman, 82, a longtime resident of the town of Richmond, passed away at his home on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, following a three-year battle with cancer.

Melvin was born on May 3, 1934, a son of the late Frank and Susan (Ainsworth) Opperman. On Nov. 28, 1953, he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Beyer at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.

Melvin lived his entire life in the town of Richmond, where he farmed until the late 1970s. While farming he also worked for 31 years in road maintenance for the town of Richmond, and as a logger. After farming he went to work for the Shawano County Highway Department, from which he retired at the age of 70. He was a faithful member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church.

Melvin was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. He was a member of the Red River Sportsman Club. Melvin served on the Richmond Town Board in several capacities. His favorite times were spent with family, friends, and his faithful companion, DeeDee, sitting around a campfire by the river.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Deb (Bill) Laehn, Randy (Chris) Opperman, Dennis (fiancé Laurie Eckert) Opperman, Jeff (special friend Kim Berg) Opperman, and Rick (Lori) Opperman; grandchildren, B.J. (Nathan) Johnson, Justin Opperman, Brittney Opperman, Andy (Nikki) Opperman, Ashely Sireno, Jason Opperman, Natasha (Wayne) Anderson, Ethan Opperman; great-grandchildren, Ella Johnson, Rylan and Cohen Opperman, Bella and Olivia Sireno, Ryan Anderson, Kendra and Karter Westphal and Gavin Opperman; stepgrandson, Kenny (Jessica) Stepp; and great-stepgrandchild, Cayden Stepp. He is further survived by his sisters, Cecile Engel, Lorraine Turman, Phyllis (Gerald) Lanberies, Bernice Lamberies and Joyce (Vincent) Debauch.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Opperman; sister, Mavis Rocklewitz; sister-in-law, Nelda Opperman; brothers-in-law, Willis Lamberies, Howard Turman, Frank Engel and Rocky Rocklewitz; and a great-stepgrandchild, Lucas Stepp.

Funeral services for Melvin C. Opperman will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, town of Richmond. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Interment will take place at St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the St. Jakobi Building Fund or the Red River Sportsman Club.

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

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Thanks to Dr. Zin Yao and the staff at FVHO for their care of Dad, ThedaCare at Home, all the Monday night crew, and especially John for all you did for and with Dad.

Geraldine “Gerry” Powers, 86, passed away on Dec. 5, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Walter E. Powers; loving mother of Walter (Anna), Cynthia and John (Jennifer) Powers; devoted grandmother of Christina, Stephen, Michael, Daniel, Matthew, David and Mary; dear sister-in-law of the late Eugene (Rita) Pilawski, the late Dr. Walter (Eleanor) Filipek and the late Edward (the late Delores) Kollins; cherished lifelong friend of Patricia “Pat” Michalski Buck. Gerry also has many nieces, nephews, cousins and very dear friends, including Sheri King.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, from 3-9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Illinois. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Zachary Church, 567 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, where family and friends will gather for a brief visitation at 10:30 a.m. until time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scout Troop 96, 24 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL 60030, or Amita Hospice Residence, 901 Martha St., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 c/o Jerry Powers.

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Lee Alan Renard, newborn son of Eric and Kristen (Davis) Renard, of Pulaski, passed away Dec. 6, 2016, in Green Bay.

Lee is survived by his parents, Eric and Kristen; maternal grandparents, Tom and Jill Davis, of Krakow; paternal grandparents, Ross and Koreena Renard, of Dykesville; great-grandparents, Bonnie Davis, Carl and Phyllis Weisinger, Bruce and Kathy Conger, and Brian and Sue Renard; great-great-grandmothers, Dorothy Conger and Della Ritchie; aunts and uncles, Amanda Cuene, Alyssa (Theo) Cloud, Cody Davis, McKai Davis, Cashten Davis, Betsy (Nathan) Thibaudeau, Wesley Renard and Emily (Garrett) Bloom; as well as numerous other family members and friends of the family.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Tom Davis Sr.; great-great-grandma, Vera Bornemann; great-great-grandpa, John Renard; and great-great-grandpa, Lloyd Conger.

A memorial service for Lee will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. The family requests guests wear bright colored clothing.

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

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Bernard “Bernie” S. Delaney died on Dec. 6, 2016, at Brookfield Rehab after battling a long illness. At the time of his death, Bernie was surrounded by his immediate family.

Bernie was born on Sept. 30, 1923 in Odanah, the youngest of seven children. Bernie spent his early years growing up in Odanah and Lac du Flambeau.

Bernie enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II, and served honorably until his discharge. While serving in the Army, Bernie married his beautiful wife, Mary Ruth Bast on Dec. 28, 1943, while stationed in South Carolina. Bernie was also a proud member of American Legion Post 392 in Cecil and later Post 537 in West Allis.

After Bernie’s discharge from the Army, he worked different jobs in Milwaukee and Northbrook, Illinois, until he was hired as a trolley car operator in Milwaukee. He operated a trolley car until 1953 when he became a police officer for the city of Milwaukee. Bernie loved working as a police officer and received several commendations for bravery. He even appeared on a recruitment poster for the Milwaukee Police Department.

After Bernie retired from the police department in 1978, he and his wife, Mary, moved to Cecil, where he worked several years for the Cecil Department of Public Works. After several years, Bernie and Mary moved around northern Wisconsin working as apartment managers or home caretakers. During this time, Bernie always found time to get away and be with his family that he was so close to. He especially loved being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth; two sons, Joseph, and wife Bonnie Delaney, and William, and wife Dianna Delaney. Bernie has three granddaughters, Erin Delaney, Kelly and husband Tim Westendorf, and

Shannon and husband Sam Sova. Bernie also had five great-grandchildren, John, Micah, Ben and Makenna Westendorf, and Max Sova. Bernie is also survived by his sister, Shirley, and numerous nieces and nephews along with many friends.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Josephine Delaney; brother, Wallace; and sisters, Lorraine, Ruth, Flora, and Rhoda.

Memorial services for Bernie will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 15, 2016, at Swedberg-Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with Deacon Mike Grzeca officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home following the service. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from on Thursday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Lorraine N. Lindfors, 88, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Louis (Lou) Raye Horn, 78, of Shawano and Bonita Springs, Florida, was swept away by angels to his heavenly home with the Lord. Lou was lovingly welcomed with open arms by his two eldest sons. He succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at 12:55 p.m. with his loving family at his side after a six-year struggle with the disease.

Born to the late Louis Sr. and Cora Horn on July 14, 1938, Lou was an outstanding athlete and fun-loving guy. After graduating from Appleton High School in 1956, he continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Joanne Wichmann, and began working for the family business as vice president of Wichmann Furniture. He had a passion for furniture and was respected by so many.

Despite the long hours at the furniture store, Lou found time to travel with family and friends, bowl in leagues, play sheepshead, be a member of Jaycees and pursue one of his favorite activities: fishing. His greatest passions, however, were watching his four children play sports and cheering on the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers.

After Lou retired at the age of 50, they moved to their summer cottage on Shawano Lake. There his love for fishing was renewed, and he settled happily into lake life.

Many trips with Jo to Naples led them to more adventures. As full-time residents of Florida, they made lifelong friends, went to plays, many card games, men’s lunches, speaker series and, most of all, family time.

Lou’s trust in God was at the forefront and where he found his strength and zest for life. He continued to live out his beliefs at The First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs and Zion Lutheran Church in the Park.

Lou was extremely loving and proud of his four children. He was their cheerleader, rock, provider and most of all an amazing husband, dad and papa to five grandchildren. The words may not have always been spoken, but his heart was full of love, and that will be so deeply missed.

Surviving Lou are his wife, Joanne Wichmann Horn; son, Tim (Kris) Horn, Britt and Lizzie; daughter, Becky (Paul) Batley, Madeline and Jacklyn; sister, Susie (Paul) Hansen; sister-in- law, Char and Bill Friede; and grandson, Devin Horn.

Lou was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Sr. and Cora, and two sons, Jim Horn in 2006 and Jeff Horn in 2013.

Memorial services for Lou will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton. A time of visitation will take place at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either ThedaCare Hospice-Cherry Meadows or ThedaCare Hospice-Shawano in Lou’s name and mailed to 1818 N. Meade St., Appleton, WI 54911.

A very special thank you to Thedacare In-Home Hospice Care of Shawano, The Cherry Meadows staff, Chaplain Stuart and Pastor Scott Ludford.

Dad, death may have taken you away from us, but our life’s hero you’ll forever be. All the memories we’ve created will now be our heartbeats, which means you’ll forever be in our hearts.Love you’ Dad.

For more information or to share a memory of Lou please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.