Richard John “Rick” Schmidt, 72, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Shawano. Born in Waukesha on July 17, 1944, Rick was the son of the late Edward C. and Ann Marie Schmidt Sr.

At the age of 19, Rick was drafted into the United States Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam until his honorable discharge in April 1967. On July 12, 1980, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Duranceau in Waukesha.

Rick was an extremely hard worker with an unparalleled work ethic. When he wasn’t working, you could often find him mowing, plowing or putzing in the garage. He enjoyed hunting, collecting Corvettes and spending time with his family. He was a great husband and father and will be deeply missed.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sylvia, and son, Cody, both of Shawano. He is further survived by one sister, Karlann (John) Bostater of Gainesville, Georgia, and two brothers, Edward C. (Erin) Schmidt Jr. of Wisconsin Rapids and Dennis J. (Jan) Schmidt of Mukwonago, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Rick will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Robert Duranceau officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Shawano American Legion Post 117 at the funeral home following the service. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the services.

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Vaughn Paul Bossell, 66, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home.

Vaughn was born in Shawano on Dec. 18, 1950, the son of the late James and Florence (Leichliter) Bossell. He taught school in Alaska for eight years as well as for the Shawano and Menominee school districts. He was a big Green Bay Packers fan.

Vaughn is survived by his brother, Robert (Bobbie) Bossell, of Idaho, and a nephew, Scott (Renee) Bossell and their children, Juniper and Bechler.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service for Vaughn will be held at a later date.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Mary Emma Stiever, 70, of Gillett, passed away in her home on April 4, 2017. She was born on May 31, 1946, to Leo and Katherine Brill.

Mary grew up in Menomonee Falls and worked many years in retail management. Homemaker and working mother, Mary loved family camping trips, music, gardening, bowling, cribbage and crosswords.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Julie; her son, Patrick; her sister, Joan; her sister, Jean; her sister, Dewey; her brother, Neil; her sister, Kay; her brother, Gary; and along with many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Katherine; her brother, Butch; and her brother, Joel.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring from noon until the memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kuhn officiating.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Arthur Donald Gast Jr., 83, formerly of Shawano, died in Watkinsville, Georgia, on Friday, March 14, 2017.

Funeral services are pending, and a full obituary will be published in Wednesday’s paper.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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John R. Brunner, 67, of Bowler, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 13, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

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Martin Brunner, 89, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2017, at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Center in Shawano, where he had been a resident for nearly three years.

Martin was born on May 31, 1927, in the town of Belle Plaine, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Dillenburg) Brunner. He attended country schools in Belle Plaine and later attended Shawano High School, graduating in 1945. Following school, Martin lived on and farmed the Brunner family homestead with his father and brothers on the Brunner Gold Star Farms in the town of Belle Plaine until his retirement in 1993.

Martin was a good and faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Martin is survived by one brother, Michael (Darla) Brunner, of Shawano, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Anton, John, George and an infant brother, Frank Brunner; six sisters, Frances Lieg, Elizabeth Jeske, Magdalen Bartz, Anna Brunner, Margaret Adams and Mary Stieber; and his sister-in-law, Carol Brunner.

A Funeral Mass for Martin Brunner will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Tuesday, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.

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

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The family thanks the staff of Kindred Hearts and Heartland Hospice for the compassion and care Martin received while he was a resident there.

William D. “Bill” Gast passed away during surgery on Monday, April 17, 2017.

He was the eldest son of Arthur and Ruth (Sindberg) Gast, born on May 24, 1932 in Shawano. Early on, Bill showed the leadership and family qualities he would be known for throughout his life, helping to raise his younger siblings and graduating at the top of his class at Shawano High School.

Bill went on to school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he earned his degree in accounting, played trumpet in the marching band and completed his Army ROTC training. Over that same time period, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Rusch, on July 11, 1953, and started a family that grew to three boys and one daughter.

Bill accepted his 2nd lieutenant commission upon graduation and was stationed to Georgia, where he served during the Korean War and returned to service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After the Army, Bill earned his CPA license and began a career as an accountant in the Fox Valley, a profession he would pursue well into his 80s, preparing tax returns for a few loyal clients.

Bill had a very active church life, singing in several church choirs and the Appleton MacDowell Men’s Chorus. Memories of his polished singing voice are a comfort to the family. Bill was also a lifelong Packers fan, including attendance at the fabled Ice Bowl and many more game day trips to Lambeau Field with his family.

Bill’s memory will be lovingly tended by his wife of 64 years, Patricia Gast; his children, Jeffrey and Luanne (Benhke) Gast, David Gast and Jeff Uhlenbrauch, and Michele and Byron (Glick) Gast; as well as two treasured grandchildren, Rebecca and Erin, Jeffrey and Luanne’s daughters; as well as the many people whose lives Bill touched throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Bill joins his parents; his father- and mother-in-law, Elmer and Leone Rusch; and oldest son, Steven Gast, in God’s loving embrace.

Bill also leaves behind beloved Lexi, the Persian, who carried on a long line of furry companions, including Honey, Midnight and Heidi.

Bill’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bellin Cardiac Care, including Dr. Paul Hudson, and our nurses Kelly and Amy, all of whom provided excellent care for Bill and support to the family.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Friday, April 21, at 4 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Green Bay, with a visitation starting at 3 p.m.

Online condolences can be posted at www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

Ruth G. Polkowski Gutt, 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

Ruth was born in Evanston, Illinois, on June 1, 1922, the daughter of the late Gustave and Sophie (Schroeder) Meier. She graduated from Evanston High School and went on to work at Illinois Bell Telephone and later at Baxter Labs. On Feb. 26, 1948, Ruth was united in marriage to Frank Polkowski at Bethlehem Church in Evanston. Ruth and Frank retired in 1982 and moved to Shawano. Frank preceded her in death on Aug.26, 1994.

On July 29, 2005, Ruth was united in marriage to Victor Gutt at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was a member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Mission League, Tabitha, AARP, Golden Agers, the Red Hatters, three different card clubs, American Legion Auxiliary and Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. She also volunteered for hospice for 10 years and was a 50-year member of Home Maker’s County.

Ruth enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family. She loved traveling, visiting Europe three times and traveling to 10 different countries.

Ruth is survived by three children, Frank (Peggy) Polkowski Jr., of Shawano, James “Jim” (Carol) Polkowski, of Cushing, Minnesota, and Kathryn (Dan) Fillenworth, of Greenwood, Indiana; two stepchildren, Dan (Carol) Gutt, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, and Bonnie (Larry) Grosskopf, of Wisconsin Rapids; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren with three more on the way; four stepgrandchildren; and three great-stepgrandchildren. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Polkowski Sr.; her parents, Gustave and Sophie; three brothers, Raymond, Karl and Henry Meier; and four sisters, Marion Kaddatz, Elizabeth Schnell, Harriet Zickert and Lillian Meier.

A memorial service for Ruth will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Paul Kuehn officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano.

Memorials may be directed to Wolf River Lutheran High School or Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Ruth’s name.

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John R. Brunner, 67, of Bowler, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at his home.

John was born in Shawano on March 10, 1950, the son of the late Martin and Julia (Dahse) Brunner. On Nov. 30, 1973, John was united in marriage to Bonnie Hesse. They resided in Bowler over the past 26 years.

John retired from Waste Management of Antigo in 2014. He enjoyed showing his hot rods at car shows, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching their sporting events, was president of the Bowler Bayriders Snowmobile Club and a former Bowler School Board member. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Church in Gresham.

John is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Lori (Andy) Schmidt, of Gresham, Matt (Crystal) Brunner, of Tigerton, Sarah (Mark) Sippl, of Birnamwood, and Emily (Jason) Hintt, of Antigo; eight grandchildren, Ethan (Anna) Schmidt, Elizabeth (Daniel) Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, Eben Schmidt, Beau Brunner, Blake Brunner, Madisyn Sippl and Christopher Sippl; one great-grandson, Eli Schmidt; father-in-law, Fred Hesse, of Black River Falls; two brothers-in-law, Norb Rosenow, of Green Bay, and Brian (Brenda) Hesse, of Black River Falls; and two sisters-in-law, Debra (Kevin) Gilbertson, of Black River Falls, and Connie Hesse, of Shawano.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Shirley Rosenow; his mother-in-law, Beverly Hesse; and a brother-in-law, Duane Hesse.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at St. Francis Solanus Church in Gresham with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Leopolis at a later date. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Arthur Donald Gast Jr., 83, former Assemblies of God minister, school teacher, elementary school principal and college professor, died in Watkinsville, Georgia, on Friday, April 14, 2017.

Arthur was born in Shawano on Aug. 10, 1933, the son of the late Arthur William and Ruth (Sindberg) Gast Sr. Raised in Wisconsin, he was an avid fisherman, trapper, hunter and Green Bay Packers fan.

Arthur met his former wife, Helen Cawood, in 1956 at Southeastern Bible College in Lakeland, Florida, while he was traveling as one of the singers in the Liberators Gospel Quartet, a ministry of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. He and his former wife, Helen, married in 1957 and were married for 28 years.

Arthur was ordained by the General Council of the Assemblies of God in 1960 and pastored in Ishpeming, Michigan; Plant City, Florida; Menominee Falls, and Siren. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, a master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a doctorate in education from Indiana University (Bloomington). Arthur taught education courses at Lakeland College, Howards Grove; John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; and at Bethany Bible College, Santa Cruz, California.

Earlier in his career, in addition to being an ordained Assemblies of God minister, he was an elementary school teacher. Arthur was also a principal of elementary schools in Gordon, Keshena and Neopit.

Arthur D. Gast Jr. is survived by his children, Arthur Donald Gast III, of Royston, Georgia, and Terri Gast, of Lakeland, Florida; and four grandchildren, Arthur Jordan Gast IV, Jessica Gast, Destiny Gast and Jubilee Gast. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, William Gast, of Green Bay, Timothy Gast and Gerald Gast, of Shawano, Barbara Hudson, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and Patricia Liberus, who resides in Haiti.

A celebration of life is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at River Valley Church, 131 N. Franklin St., Shawano. Arthur was raised in River Valley Church under its former name of First Assembly of God. Burial will be in Lake Drive Cemetery in the town of Wescott, Shawano County. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Calvin W. Martzke, 60, of the town of Richmond, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced on Friday.

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

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Patricia “Pat” Ann (Lohrentz) Zimmerman, 83, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away unexpectedly in the afternoon Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Patricia was born on Nov. 9, 1933, in West Allis, the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Hoppe) Lohrentz. She lived the early part of her life in West Allis before moving to Pella. Pat attended Shawano High School, where she played the drums. She also loved to play her accordion with her sister, Betty.

On May 21, 1955, Pat was united in marriage to Elmer Zimmerman at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella. She and her beloved husband raised six children together and celebrated 61 years together last May. Pat worked for Graper’s, Rexograph Company, Briggs and Stratton, and North Star Casino. She enjoyed cake decorating, playing bingo, playing Yahtzee, watching cooking shows and Packers games.

Pat was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, loved her Lord and Savior, and enjoyed attending services and church events. More than anything, Pat loved spending time with her family.

Pat is survived by her beloved husband, Elmer; five children, Debbie Zimmerman, Cindy (Jesus) Estrada, Wendy (Dale) Schultz, Rick (Kris) Zimmerman and Ron (Jes) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Jesse (Joanna) Estrada, Mario Estrada, Migiel Estrada, Selina Domenech, Jay (Angie) Schultz, Christy (AJ) Mehlberg, Fawn Schultz, Jena Zimmerman, Zoë Zimmerman, Nicole Jordan, Deon (Brian) Dey, Tina (Tim) Lintner and Chad (Shelly) Olson; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Brea, Samanna, Alex, Joseph, Gabriella, Ariana, Aden, Audrina, Mya, Brantly, Georgia, Leo, Eli, Cody, Evan and Jesse Jr.; her brother, Dale (Jean) Lohrentz; her sister, Betty Heling; and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Lohrentz. She is further survived by Elmer’s brother and sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Zimmerman; her parents; two brothers, Walter Lohrentz Jr. and Larry Lohrentz; and one sister, Gracie Bartelt.

Funeral services for Pat will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tim Lofgren officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Leonard D. “Len” Wetzel, 84, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at his home.

Len was born in Shawano on April 15, 1933, to the late Herman and Pauline (Kloth) Wetzel. He grew up on a farm in the town of Seneca near Bowler and graduated from Bowler High School in 1952. After graduation, he began to ride along with the sheriff’s department, which was instrumental in becoming an officer with the Shawano Police Department. Len was one of the first K-9 officers at the Police Department, which led to his love of German shepherds.

On Aug. 14, 1960, Leonard was united in marriage to Lois Hawkins at Congregational Church in Birnamwood. After Len left the Police Department, he worked for the railroad, as a manager at SuperValu and the Red Owl in Clintonville, and finally as the power plant operator at the paper mill, retiring in 1995.

In 1985, he and Lois built the family home located on the Wolf River where they still reside. Len enjoyed family camping trips, fishing trips and traveling. He loved his vegetable garden and was an excellent gardener.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Lois; three children, Lawrence “Larry” Wetzel, of Caledonia, Lori Wetzel, of Milwaukee, and Lee (Mary) Wetzel, of Cloverleaf Lakes; and two grandchildren, Lucas Wetzel, of Cloverleaf Lakes, and Stephanie (fiancé, Jacob Stilen) Wetzel, of Cloverleaf Lakes.

A memorial service for Leonard will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

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On Tuesday evening, April 18, 2017, the family of Calvin Wayne Martzke lost their brother, uncle and friend.

Cal was born on Sept. 28, 1956, in Shawano, a son of the late Willard and Gwen (Mickel) Martzke. He attended Shawano schools, graduating with the Class of 1974. He enjoyed wrestling in high school and hanging out with the gang.

Calvin worked at Engel’s Moving and Storage and Heritage Hardwoods, as well as the family farm, where there were always chores to do. In 1998 Cal took over running the farm. He was happiest outside with his cows or doing field work, but he also enjoyed the many family get-togethers. He especially enjoyed the family reunions at the farm where the out-of-town cousins could enjoy farm life.

One thing Cal was very proud of doing was teaching young people, including Craig and Amber Sperberg, about farm life and hard work. From the time they could ride their bikes down the road, Craig and Amber would show up for chores and supper. Calvin also had out-of-town helpers, Emily and Mariah Gooeppinger, who spent weekends helping in the barn.

Calvin is survived by his sisters and brothers, Sandy Wendorff, Darwin (Ardith) Martzke, Steve (Debbie) Martzke, Cheryl (Pete) Arthur, all of Shawano, and Hope (Michael “Bitzen”) Peters, of Keshena; his brother-in-law, Chuck Arthur, of Green Bay; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna Arthur.

A memorial service for Calvin W. Martzke will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Private family burial will take place at St. Jakobi Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials be made in Cal’s name to the American Cancer Society.

Cal, you might be gone but will not be forgotten. The family farm will survive.

The family would like to thank all those who visited with Cal and brought food for him. They would also like to thank the Red River Riders Club and the Red River Sportsman’s Club. A special thanks to Dennis Wendorff for all his help on the farm during Cal’s illness, as well as Justin and Sarah Engel for taking over the day-to-day running of the farm. The family would also like to thank ThedaCare at Home Hospice for all their help and understanding in Cal’s final wishes, and Pastor Kleinschmidt for all the prayers and talks.

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

Priscilla Humphrey Mitton, 97, died peacefully at her Clearwater, Florida, home on April 21, 2017, with her family by her side. Priscilla was born on Nov. 26, 1919, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Inez Williams Humphrey Breeze and Arthur Spies Humphrey. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1937.

After attending Lawrence College in Appleton for one year, she transferred to Northwestern University’s School of Business in Evanston, Illinois, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1941, majoring in marketing and retailing. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. After graduation, Priscilla worked at Donaldson’s Department Store in Minneapolis for two years before returning to Shawano to marry Dr. William Wallace Mitton (a Shawano dentist) on Sept. 4, 1943.

Priscilla was a member of the Shawano Community Hospital board of directors for 30 years and served as the board’s secretary for many of those years. She was also a member of the Shawano Woman’s Club, Order of the Eastern Star (Masonic Lodge), the Shawano Legion Auxiliary and the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano.

After moving to Florida, Priscilla was an active member of the Leading Ladies of Ruth Eckerd Performing Arts Center and the Abilities Guild benefiting handicapped individuals. She was a member of the Donald Roebling Society of Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation and also a member of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Priscilla was an avid golfer and bridge player, and a member of the Belleair Country Club and the Carlouel Yacht Club.

Priscilla is survived by daughter Suzanne Mitton (W. James) Petru, of Clearwater, Florida; son William Humphrey (Rosemary) Mitton, of Delafield; and grandchildren Sean (Donna Trippner) Mitton, of Stone Bank, and Ashley (Buck Bielik) of Okauchee Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wally; her aunt, Pearl Humphrey; and her longtime dear friend Edward Gunn, of Toronto, Canada.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Gloria Beyer, of Shawano, Kathy Moericke, of Bonduel, Cecilia Williams, of Holiday, Florida, Zenaida Manning, of Largo, Florida, and Amore Laid, of Clearwater, Florida, for their longtime dedicated service to Priscilla.

A private service will be held.

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

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Donald Edward Kozinski Sr., 81, of Shawano, died on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Appleton.

Donald was born on Jan. 1, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Edward and Mary (Milkowski) Kozinski. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1956 and served our country during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge in 1959, he married Kathleen Weid on June 1, 1959, in Milwaukee. Kathleen preceded him in death on April 1, 2009. While living in Milwaukee, he drove cab and was a construction worker. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casino. More than anything, Don loved spending time with his family.

Don is survived by his children, Dawn (Randall) Reyes, Joyann (Bob) Wojak, Connie (special friend, Jerry) Kozinski, Lynn Marie (Bill Mommaerts) Kieliszewski, Gail Hoeppner, Kenny (Holly) Weid, Donnie (Nikki) Kozinski Jr. and Joe “Fritz” (Rene) Kozinski; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; half-brother, Robert Kozinski; and four nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen; his son, Glen; and his parents.

Per Donald’s wishes, no services will be held.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Jefferey Michael Coon, 24, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2017.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1992, in Shawano.

Jefferey is survived by his parents, Tina (Coon) (Adam) Ellis, of Shawano, Ross Buettner, of Green Bay; his son, Coltonn M. Coon, and Coltonn’s mother, Ashley Athey; his siblings, Brittany Buettner, of Shawano, Harrison Ellis, of Shawano, and Zachary Erdmann, of Shawano; his grandparents, John and Linda Coon, of Cecil, and Bonnie Davis, of Neenah; and his great-grandmother, Angeline Coon, of Cecil.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Buettner, and great-grandfather, Lawrence Coon.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Dave Eggert officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

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On April 20, 2017, Don L. Moede, of Menomonee Falls, went to sleep and woke up in the land of Glory at the age of 84.

Don was born on July 27, 1932, in Red River, the son of Charles Herman Moede and Viola Amanda Hoernke.

Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Sharleen “Tootie,” Karl and Yvonne “Snookie.”

Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Leilani (Nee Yozzo), five children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave., in Menomonee Falls from 1 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 3 p.m.

Memorials to The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight are appreciated.

Vaughn Paul Bossell, 66, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

A potluck gathering in Vaughn’s honor will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 12-3 p.m. at his home, W7218 W. Campfire Road, in Shawano. Please bring a dish to pass and a story to share.

Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Hazel Marie Stuewer, 79, of South Branch, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Shawano.

Hazel was born in Keshena on May 9, 1937, to the late Joseph and Alice (Miller) Johnson.

On Nov. 10, 1956, Hazel was united in marriage to Bernhard E. Stuewer in South Branch. The couple lived in the Fond du Lac area for over 30 years before returning to South Branch after Bernie’s retirement. Hazel enjoyed watching the wildlife around the lake, dancing, listening to country music, fishing and working around the house. She loved her family immensely and more than anything loved spending time with them. Hazel was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.

Hazel is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Bernhard “Bernie” Stuewer Sr.; their children, Bernhard (Sandy) Stuewer Jr., of Fond du Lac, Alice (Darvin) Rickert, of Oakfield, Gerhard (Cindy) Stuewer, of Omro, and Joseph (Jeannie) Stuewer, of New Holstein; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Robert Johnson, of Suring, Frederick Johnson, of Green Bay, special sister, Jill (Paul Marroquin) Johnson, of Suring; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Wilber. She is further survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Crystal Kaquatosh and Esther Johnson; one brother, Jack Johnson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carl Kaquatosh, Chantell Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Dalton and Hilda Heimerman, LaVern and Violet Hinkfus, and Gene Wilber.

A Funeral Mass for Hazel will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Fond du Lac. Visitation will be held at the Father Dave Barrett Hall on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 4-9 p.m., again at the hall on Sunday from 4-9 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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