Anna Mae Hoffman, 75, of Gresham, died at a Madison hospital on Feb. 18, 2017, surrounded by her husband, children and family.

Anna was born on April 2, 1941, in Keshena, the daughter of Marvin and Catherine (Penass) Kuester. She was raised by her mother in Keshena on the Indian Reservation. She attended Keshena Elementary School and Shawano High School. On Jan. 9, 1971, Anna married Donald “Donnie” Hoffman, and together they raised six children, along with providing temporary care to several foster children.

Anna was a cooker and baker and loved hosting family gatherings where there was always enough food to “feed an army.” Anna could often be found clutching her stomach from laughing so much at these gatherings. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery, refinishing furniture, sharing recipes, fishing, gambling, reading and traveling. She collected aprons, Campbell soup cups, Beanie Babies and thimbles.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Donald; sons, Jay (Peg) Crowe and Jon Crowe; daughters, Julie (Jay) Schultz, Jennifer (Brett) Schabow, Jacqueline (Virgil) Gueths and Joylyn (Ryan) Hoffman Malueg; and sisters, Mary (Peter) Kemmeter and Kay Charkandy. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law, Renee Pieper, Margaret Hoffman and Connie Ketner; grandchildren, Joshua (Rachel), Janelle (Kendall), Jake (fiancé Ashley), Luke (Casey), Ryley, Antone, Adam, Katie (Sarah), Mason, Noah, Arthur, Cole, Sydney, Isaiah, Samuel, Josie Anna, Cameron, Coralyn; great-grandchildren, Joanna, Jude and Kaleb; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, several foster children and many other relatives and friends, along with her dog, Squeaker.

Mom worked very hard all her life taking care of Dad and us kids. She always worried way too much about all of us.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her brother, Keith Thomas; her sister, Phyllis Ann; mothers- and fathers-in-law, Ralph Hoffman, Esther and David Rittenhouse, Joseph Sr. and Madeline Crowe; and her brothers-in-law, Fred “Smilie” Pieper and Roger Hoffman.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the Woodland in Gresham with Bishop Patrick Pleshek officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Woodland from 9 a.m. until the time of services.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

We will miss her laughter. We will miss her weekly, if not daily, phone calls to each of us siblings to catch up on things. Mom, you can rest now. You have worked hard your entire life; now relax. There is no need to worry about each of us like you did your entire life. Be free of worries.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the incredible nurses and staff at the Appleton Medical Center. Their compassionate and professional care during her illness was immensely appreciated and we salute you in helping others in time of need. Your efforts will always be remembered.

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Henry R. Rudesill Sr., 80, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Shawano.

Henry was born in the town of Red Springs on May 16, 1936, the son of the late Thomas and Imelda (Miller) Rudesill. He graduated from Gresham High School in 1955 and lived in the Gresham/Bowler area all his life.

Henry served our country by enlisting in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 22, 1963, he was united in marriage to Shirley Welch. He worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises and retired after 19 years. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

Henry is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; their children, Bernard Rudesill, Lillian (David) Beilke, Linda (Tom) Rudesill, Leatha (Raymond) Liebe, Henry (Judy) Rudesill Jr and Kenneth (Abbey) Rudesill; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three brothers, Keith (Claudetta) Rudesill, Mike (Evonne) Rudesill and Andy (Sue) Summer.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, William; his parents; and three siblings, Tom, William and Betty.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Gresham American Legion Post 390 and the Mohican Veterans. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery in the town of Red Springs. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Gerhold C. “Gelly” Zirbel, 92, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Gelly was born in Green Bay on May 9, 1924, to the late Alex and Hatti (Halfrisch) Zirbel. On May 26, 1945, he married LaVerne Pautz at St. John Lutheran Church in Maribel. They farmed on the Zirbel Dairy Farm and were blessed with eight children. He was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as president for many years, as well as president of the Shirley Feed Co-op and active NFO member. Gelly and LaVerne enjoyed traveling across the country in their RV.

Gelly is survived by his wife, LaVerne; their eight children, Ginny (Paul) Falck, Hank (Sandy) Zirbel, Betty (Loren “Red”) Ashley, Mike (Sandi) Zirbel, Dennis (Mary) Zirbel, Leon (Mary) Zirbel, Russ Zirbel and Jackie (Ervin) Zeamer; grandchildren, Brian (Annie) Falck, Bob (Lisa) Falck, Beverly (Keith) Leiterman, Andrea (Mark) Hendricks, Chad (Karen) Zirbel, Scott (Jen) Zirbel, Connie Ashley (Mark Bucher), Chelsea (Kris) Scheider, Jordan (Alyssa) Zirbel, Noah Zirbel (fiancé Linsey Rogala), Jeremy (Holly) Zirbel, Joe (Jen) Zirbel, Jeff (Cassie) Zirbel, Jessie (Amy) Zirbel, Adam (Jacqi) Zirbel, Alex (Jessica) Zirbel, Andy (Amanda) Zirbel, Chloe (Chris) Winkler, Zachary (Alicia) Zirbel, Kyle (Katie) Zeamer, Luke Zeamer (fiancé Courtney Teeples); great-grandchildren, Emily and Ben Falck, Katelyn (Nick) Weise, Michael and Taylor Falck, Brandon and Ashley Leiterman, Kadin and Jada Hendricks, Morgan Steffke and Jackson Janes, Madeline, Koen and Braylen Zirbel, Mason and Grant Zirbel, Owen, Olivia and Evelyn Scheider, Natalie, Paige, Brayden and Brylie Zirbel, Paige, Lexie, Hunter and Elliana Zirbel, Joshua, Audrey and Harper Zirbel, Hadley and Bailey Zirbel, Clay Zirbel, Allie and Vivian Zirbel, Kyia Zirbel and Austin Winkler; and siblings, Marie Meyer, Cora Lemke and Helen Seanger.

In addition to his parents, Gelly was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert (Eugenia) Zirbel, Elmer (Esther) Zirbel, Roland (Millie) Zirbel, Walter Zirbel, Henry Zirbel and Millie (Alvin) Wegner; and his brothers-in-law, Richard Meyer, Alfred Lemke and Kenneth Seanger.

Family and friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3735 Shirley Road, De Pere, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, from 9-10:45 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roy Rose officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

The Zirbel family would like to thank Dawn and her staff at Wayside Parkview Estates and Odd Fellows Nursing Home and Rehab for the wonderful care given to Gelly. Also, a thank you to our friends and neighbors for their love and support.

Cherena M. Warrington, 26, of Neopit, started her Journey to the Spirit World on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.

Cherena was born on March 6, 1990, in Shawano, a daughter of Mary (Lawe) LaRock and the late Royale Warrington Jr. She attended Menominee Indian High School, graduating in 2008. After school she became a personal care worker, taking care of her grandmother, Christina Lawe. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. Cherena loved to do bead work, fix hair, attend powwows and, most importantly, be with children, family, and friends.

Cherena is survived by her son, Taryn Kelley; her mother, Mary Lawe-LaRock, of Neopit; her grandmothers, Christina Lawe and Barbara Warrington, both of Neopit; her sisters, Nikki Lawe, of Neopit, and Sabrina (Ryan) Traxler, of Green Bay; her brother, John Darryl LaRock, of Neopit; aunts, Joann Wynos Linares, Terri (Pete) Wynos, Memory (Jeffrey) Warrington and Rogerine (Gary) Wychesit; uncles, Kevin (Linda) Traxler and Kevin Warrington; special brothers, Joseph (Tara) Pamonicutt Jr., Duran Teller, Ivan Tucker and Leland LaRock; special stepdad, Joseph Pamonicutt Sr.; special aunts, Roberta (Patrick) Tourtillott, Lenore Wayka, Lois (Johnny) Miller and Dawn Wilber; three special children of Justine Pyawasay, Arlette, Mike Jr. and Elana; special friends, Holly (Daniel) Wayman, Aremina (Daro) Dodge; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Royale Warrington Jr.; her grandfathers, John Lawe and Royale Warrington Sr.; and her uncle, George Warrington.

A Funeral Mass for Cherena M. Warrington will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Neopit. The Rev. Frances Zurbano will be the celebrant. Interment will take place in the spring in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Community Center in Neopit after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, until the hour of Mass on Friday. A parish wake service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The family suggests friends and family wear pink in memory of Cherena.

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

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Marie Zalaznik, 88, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, surrounded by her husband and children. She died peacefully at home in Shawano.

Marie was born on May 6, 1928, in Waukegan, Illinois, to John and Margaret (Svete) Repp. She later lived and raised her family in North Chicago, Illinois, before moving to Legend Lake in 1988 and her current home in Shawano in 2006.

She was a wonderful wife and mother, a great cook, fantastic baker and a voracious reader. Everyone who knew her loved her, and with good reason. She will be intensely missed.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Fred; daughter, Janet (Marty) Anderson, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, and Legend Lake; sons, Larry (Debbie), of Walla Walla, Washington, Gerry, of Pleasant Prairie, and John (Grace Anderson), of Dufur, Oregon; and sisters, Marge Heaphy and Roseann Jerdee, both of Illinois. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Anna (Jared) Petersen, of Minnesota, Dr. Martin (Dr. Chelsea Dorsey) Anderson Jr., of Illinois, David (Allison) Anderson, of Illinois, Cara (Fred) Hoppe, of Franksville, Alex (Deanna) Zalaznik, of Oregon, Tony Zalaznik, of Pleasant Prairie, and Rachel Zalaznik, of Kenosha; and great-grandchildren, Kamryn Hoppe, Vada Petersen, Wyatt Anderson, Mayim Petersen and Evelynn Hoppe; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, John Jr., Richard and Frank Repp, and her parents.

Memorial services for Marie will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in the spring so that Marie’s family and friends who are out of town will be able to attend and pay their respects.

Memorials may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Salvation Army or St. Jude Hospital.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Jane Marion Krause, 74, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully at the Shawano Health Services skilled-care facility Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 2017.

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

Joan M. Reinke, 84, of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

The former Joan Mae Petcka was born on June 24, 1932, in Clintonville and was one of three children born to Joseph “Lefty” and Lois (Smith) Petcka. One brother, Robert, died at a young age, and she remained close to her other brother, Jimmy Joe, their entire lives.

Joan graduated from Clintonville High School in 1950 and was very athletic participating as a Truckers cheerleader. After school she was employed for a short time as a teller at First National Bank in Clintonville.

Joan was united in marriage on Feb. 13, 1953, to Edwin G. Reinke at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and proud to be a homemaker for so many years. Family was most important to her, and not until the children were older did she start helping her husband at Lefty Petcka’s Tavern on South Main Street in Clintonville. The couple bought the bar from her parents in 1972 and operated it until 1987. Her husband, Ed, preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2000.

Joan was a longtime member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. In her early years she enjoyed bowling and curling on several local leagues. The couple loved to dance, go tent camping and watch local sports, especially Clintonville A’s baseball. She was an avid Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball fan for many years. Joan and Ed were huge Green Bay Packers fans as well, attending the famous 1967 NFL Championship “Ice Bowl” game.

Survivors include three children, Rodney (Kathy) Reinke, of Shawano, Sherry Frost, of Clintonville, and Steven (Holly) Reinke, of Clintonville. There are 11 grandchildren, Joseph (Becca) Reinke, Mark (Brittany) Reinke, Amy (Andy) Hartman, Karen (Mike) Amundson, Kris (Greg) Perrien, Jon (Dana) Frost, Jeff Frost, Sussanah (Chris) Sasman, Stephen (Elisabeth) Reinke, Stacy (fiancé Matt Rueb) Reinke and Sarah Reinke. There are 13 great-grandchildren, Hudson, Chloe, Elijah, Slade, Gauge, Kaitlyn, Bryce, Madison, Charlie, Benjamin, Tally, Daniel and Abby. There is one great-great grandson, Ryker. She is further survived by a sister-in-law, Linda Petcka, of Clintonville, and a brother-in-law, Donald Reinke, of Bonduel.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; two brothers, Robert and James “Jimmy Joe” Petcka; a brother-in-law, John (Geraldine) Reinke; and a sister-in-law, Joan Reinke.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The Rev. Christian Burg will officiate, and burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, is assisting with the arrangements.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and nurses at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah for the compassionate and loving care provided to Mom.

Norbert “Nubby” D. Young, 75, Cecil, died on Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, 2017, at Pine Manor near Embarrass. He was born on Aug. 21, 1941, in Oconto Falls to Raymond and Alice (Nass) Young.

Nubby attended Degantown Elementary School and Oconto Falls High School. As a young man, he worked on an area farm.

On May 31, 1975, he married Rosemary Heaney-Williams in Oconto. Nubby was employed for 46 years by Zippel Construction as an equipment operator until retiring in 2007.

Survivors are his wife, Rosemary Young, Cecil; one daughter, Lori (Steve) Carlson, Shawano; two very special grandchildren, Marcus and Meredith Carlson; two brothers, Bernard and Raymond Young, both of Gillett; five sisters, Shirley Younger, Stiles, Marie Renel, Shawano, Bernice Courchaine, Gillett, Mary (Lyle) Rasmussen, Oconto Falls, and Rose Ann Schubert, Krakow; two sisters-in-law, Karen (Jean) Deshler, Green Bay, and Joanne Heaney, Waupaca; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held after 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will follow in Wanderers Rest Cemetery, Gillett.

The Young family would like to thank the nurses and staffs of Pine Manor Health Care Center and Heartland Hospice for the care and concern shown Nubby during their time together.

Elroy A. “Butch” Bergner, 84, of Shawano, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Shawano.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

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Forrest E. Torgerson, 91, of Iola, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1925, in Iola, son of the late Norman and Elva (Toebass) Torgerson.

Forrest graduated from Iola High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was employed as an accountant, where he met his wife-to-be Virginia Frank. She was a German farm girl from a wonderful German family in Marshfield. They were married on Nov. 13, 1954, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Forrest always felt he was especially blessed with Virginia as his wife. They were blessed with one son, Steve Torgerson, of Appleton, and one daughter, Nancy (Torgerson) Graf, of Menomonee Falls. They also enjoyed one granddaughter, Karina Graf, daughter of Nancy and Dale Graf, all by whom he is survived.

In 1958, Forrest and Virginia moved to Navarino, where Forrest owned and operated the Navarino Feed & Supply Co. for 22 years. He sold his business in 1980. He served the local farmers with feed, seed and fertilizer. He always said they were the best years of his life. It was such a pleasure doing business with the local farmers. They were his personal friends. Virginia and Forrest moved back to Iola in 2003, his old hometown, where he enjoyed many of the old friends he grew up with.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Iola, with the Rev. Dennis Olson officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will be in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in the town of Scandinavia.

Register book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com.

Voie Funeral Home of Iola assisted the family with arrangements.

Elroy “Butch” Bergner, 84, of Shawano, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Shawano. He was born in Underhill on Dec. 17, 1932, the son of the late Albert and Lora (Koeppen) Bergner Sr.

Butch’s family moved to Shawano when he was 4 years old. He attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1951. After high school, he joined the Navy, serving during the Korean War in San Diego, Japan and Hawaii. In 1955, after four years of service, he was honorably discharged.

When he returned home, Butch went to work managing a gas station for Grosskopf Oil in Wausau and Shawano. On Aug. 24, 1957, Elroy was united in marriage to Beverly Malley at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He started working for the Shawano Police Department on March 1, 1967, retiring after 23 years of service on March 2, 1990, as captain of the department.

Butch was an active member of St. James Lutheran Church, where he was an usher, served on the Board of Elders, served as lay minister and attended the Wednesday morning Bible class. He was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed getting together with his “Friday Night Group,” “Morning Coffee Group” and spending time at the cottage with their lake neighbors. More than anything, Butch loved getting together and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Butch is survived by his wife, Beverly; their children, Wendy (Curt) Retzlaff and Patti Peterman; seven grandchildren, Bethany (Russ Gignac) Retzlaff, Craig (Danielle) Retzlaff, Jon (Lexi Zernicke) Retzlaff, Melody (Jason Bartz) Peterman, Ross Peterman, Reid (Kori) Peterman and Carina Crowe; four great-grandchildren, Vincent Retzlaff, Sullivan Retzlaff, Zoey Bartz and Syrus Peterman. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Evelyn Stark, Mavis Wollin, Henrietta Freidrick, Albert Bergner Jr. and Alyce Raguse.

Funeral services for Butch will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Timm Griffin officiating. Military honors will be conducted at the church by Shawano American Legion Post 117 following the service. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.

Memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran School in Butch’s name.

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Janice L. Papendorf, 70, of Caroline, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at her home.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas, and three sons, Tommy (Lisa) Papendorf, of Clintonville, Jim (Stacy) Papendorf, of Neenah, and Mike (Ann) Papendorf, of Embarrass. There are seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Caroline. The Rev. Craig Nehring will officiate, and burial will be on Wednesday at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at the church.

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Marion, is assisting the family.

A full obituary will be in Wednesday’s edition, or you may go to www.beil-didier.com for the complete details.

Dora E. Spiegel, 99, of Tigerton, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton.

Donald H. Lichtenberg, 88, of the Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Judith “Judy” Elizabeth Bergh passed away in Perdido Key, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2017, with her loving and dedicated husband of 46 years by her side. She will now be reunited with family and friends she hasn’t seen in a long time.

Judy was born in Manistique, Michigan, on March 2, 1951, to her parents, William and Dorothy Bays. In 1953, the family moved to Newberry, and Judy graduated from the Newberry school system in 1969. She attended Central Michigan University for two years and then married John Newman Bergh on Feb. 13, 1971. They moved to Germany for 31 months until they returned to the states, to Traverse City, Michigan, where their son Zachary was born in 1975. In 1983, they moved to Green Bay for a year, then moving to Bonduel, where she attained her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

She taught sixth grade at Bonduel Elementary School, where she also coached girls basketball, track and volleyball, which was one of her many pleasures until she retired in 2011.

After retirement, Judy and John moved to their summer home on Big Manistique Lake where she spent time enjoying her love of the lake through sailing, swimming, riding Skidoos, teaching the grandkids to swim and water ski, and many pontoon rides. For the past four years, she and John also went to Florida for the winter months to enjoy the wonderful weather, wildlife, making new friendships and renewing old friendships.

She leaves behind many who mourn her and celebrate the incredible life she lived. Her family, students and countless friends will forever remember the legacy she left behind.

Preceding her in death were her father and mother, William and Dorothy Bays; grandson, Charlie William; and nephew, Ryan.

She precedes her husband, John, and son Zachary; her twin sister, Jackie Jensen; brothers and sisters, Ted Bays, Donald (Candy) Bays, Barbara (Lonnie) McPhee, Beverly Bays; nephews, Barry and Sean (Kate) Jensen; and grandchildren, Kaylee, Wyatt, Avery, Sydney, Cannon and Charlie Elizabeth; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service at the Presbyterian Church in Newberry, Michigan, on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon, with a service to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Judy’s life.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Michigan Lupus Foundation at 29443 Southfield Road, Suite 210, Southfield, MI 48076.

Starfire Waupoose, of Neopit, died shortly after birth on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Neenah. She was the daughter of Shakoka (Wahsquonaikezhik) Waupoose and Phillip Waupoose.

Starfire is survived by her mom and dad, Shakoka and Phillip; her siblings, Kacie, Nathaniel, Delsey, Paul, Phillip Jr. and AuBree; her grandparents, Ernest and Annette Wahsquonaikezhik, Marlin Waupoose Sr. and Elmira Caldwell; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by two uncles, Marlin Waupoose and Shawahossoway Wahsquonaikezhik, and one cousin, Darwin L. Thunder Jr.

Private family services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Waupoose residence, N3356 State Highway 47, in Neopit with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in spring. Friends may call at the family residence until 10 a.m. Saturday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Norene L. Graham, 74, of Tigerton, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Ministry St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

The former Norene Leslie Meyer was born on Sept. 11, 1942, in Wausau to Leslie and Vivian (Sylbeldon) Meyer. She was raised in the Wausau area and graduated from D.C. Everest High School.

Norene was united in marriage on Oct. 17, 1959, to Philip L. Graham in Wausau. The couple lived for a short time in the Bowler and Iola areas until settling in Tigerton. Norene and Phil dairy farmed for several years, and she enjoyed being a homemaker. She also worked for some years at Hansen Glove Factory and Wisconsin Clock Factory, both in Clintonville. Then Norene was employed for some time as a custodian at North Star Mohican Casino in Bowler.

In 2008, the couple started the Main Street Diner and later on built the bar and began Graham’s Hideaway, both in the Tigerton mini mall building. Norene is a former member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. Making trips out west often to Wyoming, Montana or Arizona is what she liked best. Her husband, Philip, preceded her in death on May 24, 2015.

For a special treat she rarely turned down a good bowl of ice cream or a shamrock shake. Her favorite pastime was visiting with people at the diner, and she always loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include four children, Randy (Julia) Graham, of Tigerton, Julie (friend Brian Genskow) Graham, of Marion, Debbie (Mark) Dedolph, of Tigerton, and Rick (Andrea) Graham, of Tigerton. There are 10 grandchildren, Josh Graham, Jake (Terri) Graham, Jenny (Jason) Wesolowski, Stephanie (friend Jason) Dedolph, Matt (Nikki) Dedolph, Donte (fiancée Victoria) Graham, Robert Graham, Ryder Graham, Deryck Graham and Braxton Genskow. There are three great-grandchildren, Ezra and Ella Wesolowski and Mackenzie Ratliff. There is a brother, Gary (Donna) Meyer, of Ringle; a brother-in-law, Edward Graham, of Wittenberg; and four sisters-in-law, Lillian “Ann” Bessette, of Clintonville, Dorothy (Butch) Wedde, of Gresham, Pam Meyer, of Hatley, and Patty Meyer, of Schofield. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Norene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Philip; an infant baby boy; a teenage son, Robbie; a sister, Mary (Bruce) Haff; two brothers, Orville and Duane Meyer; and a brother-in-law, Leo Bessette.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at noon at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate, and burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

The family wishes to especially thank Mom’s close friends Carolyn and Darlene for their love and support for so many years.

Lee W. Hilliker, 75, formerly of Navarino, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Shawano. He was born on Nov. 15, 1941, son of the late Leon and Adelia (Brandt) Hilliker.

Lee was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel.

Survivors include his brother, Roland, of Bonduel; two sisters, Jean (Leon) Drage, of Arizona, and Gloria (Robert) Swanson, of Bonduel. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Charles Stern; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Hilliker.

Friends may call at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 240 E. Green Bay St., Bonduel, on Monday, March 6, 2017, from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Shoup officiating and Pastor Kopitske assisting. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.

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

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Our beloved, Sylvia Below, passed away at age 94 to a life with her Eternal Father on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She loved the Lord dearly and, even up to her last days, she would remember her confirmation verse that carried her through her life: “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.” (Psalms 37:4-5)

Sylvia (Huebner) Below was born to Theodore and Amanda (Schultz) Huebner on Jan. 29, 1923, in Leopolis.

Sylvia was a World War II veteran who proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy as a dental assistant/nurse at Pearl Harbor. When she came home, she met the love of her life, and she and Orland were married on May 10, 1947, in Shawano, where they had three sons: Thomas, William and Richard.

Sylvia worked for the Shawano School District for many years as a baker and was well known by family and friends as the “best baker ever” and a very loving person with a “big heart.” She loved her Lord, volunteering for St. James (her home church), living on their farm in Shawano and feeding her animal friends, baking the best sweets ever, spending time with family and friends, and watching the Green Bay Packers.

She is survived by her sons, Thomas (Christine) Below and William Below; five grandchildren, Sarah (Wayne) Bailey, Amy (Ryan) Kamien, Erin (George) Morschauser, Jenna (Chris Thomas) Below, and Megan Below; five great-grandchildren, Tessa and Lewis Kamien, Nate Bailey, and Lincoln and Geonna Morschauser; and her sisters, Lucille (Gordon) Radtke and Judy (Donald) Thaves.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orland Below; one son, Richard; and a sister, Betty (Huebner) Natchwey.

Sylvia passed on after suffering a long illness. The family would like to extend many heartfelt thanks to the loving staff at Angels on Arcadian in De Pere and the staff of Unity Hospice.

Funeral services for Sylvia Below will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Timm Griffin will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Relatives and friends may call at St. James on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Full military honors will be conducted at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. James School would be appreciated.

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

Susan J. Boller, 65, of Marion, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2017, at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Susan was born on Feb. 16, 1952, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of the late Edward J. and Margaret (Scheradella) Wisniewski. She attended school in Beaver Dam and was later united in marriage to Lloyd Boller on Nov. 29, 1969, in Shawano. The couple resided in New London and Shawano prior to moving to their current residence in Marion in 2007.

Susan was employed at Pick ‘n’ Save in Shawano as a cake decorator and at Pine Manor Healthcare Center in Embarrass in house keeping for a number of years. She enjoyed traveling with Lloyd and took many trips to Michigan’s UP.

In her younger years, Susan also enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved baking, watching police detective shows on TV and tending to her flower gardens.

Susan is survived by her husband, Lloyd.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Richard, in childhood.

As per Susan’s wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. A private family memorial gathering may be held at a later date.

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

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.