Mario Joseph Waupoose, 51, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Appleton, surrounded by his family.
The funeral service for Mario will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Francis Zurbano officiating. Visitation will be held at Fr. David Barrett Hall in Keshena on Thursday from noon until the time of service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Full obituary to follow.
Sharon Josephine Oreskovich, 72, of Embarrass, died peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton after a brief struggle with cancer. She passed as she lived life, on her own terms.
Sharon was born on July 14, 1944, in Copper Cliff, Ontario, to the late Guerrino and Mary (Frattini) Lugli, who emigrated from Italy. She grew up with a deep love of family along with her brother David, late sister Reta and late brother Fred. Sharon graduated from high school and went on to earn her degree in nursing. While in college, she became an accomplished pianist and enjoyed teaching. After living the southern California lifestyle for a while, she moved back to Canada, where she worked at the Copper Cliff Hospital.
Sharon spent many of her 72 years caring for others. She had a chance encounter in 1966 with a hockey jock, Mathew J. Oreskovich, whom she fell in love with while going to his hockey games. They were married in 1968 and moved to Clintonville in 1970. Mathew became the administrator of Pine Manor, and she practiced caregiving to the elderly as a R.N. for 20 years. They quickly started a family thereafter, with Sharon focused on all the hard work as evidenced by her giving birth to four children in four years and continuing to work professionally while also teaching her kids until they went to kindergarten.
When Mathew decided to open his own restaurant in 1991, Sharon partnered with him by providing the office manager and cleaning duties for over 20 years. Most recently, she received the 2015 Forgotten Man award for all the service she provided to others throughout the year.
Sharon was also an avid curler and a member of the Clintonville Curling Club. She, along with husband Mathew, LaVerne Sell and the late Lyle Gluth won the 1988 Green Bay Summer Bonspiel by defeating the defending national champions.
Sharon was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville, where she served as a lay person and also served as a Scout den mother. A vivacious reader and avid gardener, Sharon would easily finish a thick paperback or e-book in a day or two. She loved fiction, especially crime novels and mysteries, which is where she learned how to drop the occasional colorful language. In her prime, her rose and flower gardens were the standard by which others were compared, which is why the family greatly appreciates all the volunteers that recently weeded and planted her gardens bringing them back to life!
Sharon is survived by her husband, Mathew; sons, Steve (Pia), Matt (Amber) and Andy (Allison); grandchildren, Erica, Max, Aaron, Emma, Sabastian and David; her brother, David (AJ); and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Susan; brother, Fred; and sister, Reta (Gino).
A brief memorial Mass, just the way Sharon wanted, will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, 24 Seventh St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Jack Mullarkey and Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in her name to a cancer charity of your choice or to St. Rose Catholic Church.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family.
Mario Joseph Waupoose Sr., 51, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Appleton, surrounded by his family. Born on Dec. 21, 1965, in Shawano, Mario was the son of the late Norman Sr. and Mary (Brooks) Waupoose.
Mario graduated from Menominee Indian High School and enlisted in the United States Army. On Aug. 30, 1997, Mario was united in marriage to Laura Pyawasay at St. Michael’s Church in Keshena. He was a lifetime log hauler for Menominee Tribal Enterprises. He enjoyed, hunting, fishing, playing softball and baseball. In boxing, he was in Golden Gloves, Silver Gloves and went to the boxing Olympics, where he became a champion. He also coached Little League.
Mario is survived by his wife of 19 years, Laura; children, Cierra Dickenson, Mario Jr. (Raven Webster), Marlee, Maurice, Baby Hula, Donavan, Barron, Norman Sr., Elmer, Kyle, Ian, Lorretta, Roger and Lenny; siblings, Duane (Mary) Waupoose Sr., Bryant (Tina) Waupoose Sr., Val (Mark) Self Sr., Muriel Waupoose and Rose (Shannon) Waupoose-Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norman Jr.; and sister, Susan Marie.
Funeral services for Mario will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena. Visitation will be held at Fr. David Barrett Hall in Keshena on Thursday from noon until the time of service on Friday. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation following service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Jack Ruffert, 91, of Gillett, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Gillett. Born on Sept. 13, 1925, in Milwaukee, Jack was the son of the late Max and Vera (Weber) Ruffert. He enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II, serving our country in the South Pacific aboard the USS Shamrock Bay until his honorable discharge on May 20, 1946.
On Sept. 20, 1947, Jack was united in marriage to Betty J. Londre in Green Bay. The couple was inseparable. They lived in West Allis and Jack worked as a lithographer at W.A. Krueger for over 20 years. In 1975, they purchased land on Pensaukee Lake and slowly built “Ruffert’s Paradise” where they vacationed until moving there permanently in 1985 after retirement.
Jack was “the most perfect man in the world,” according to Betty; he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting pool. He was also a skilled gardener and drummer.
Jack is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; one son, Jack A. (Robin) Ruffert, of Cecil; and his grandson, Christopher Ruffert, of Shawano.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Herb, Max, Marv and Donald.
A memorial service for Jack will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with chaplain Ron Urmanski officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service.
Marvin “Marv” Dennis Elgin, 57, passed away at home on May 25, 2017, in Hatley, following a long fight with pancreatic cancer.
Marvin was born on Sept. 1, 1959, in Geneseo, Illinois. Marv had his Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering technology. He spent several of his last years working at Wisconsin Film and Bag Inc. in Shawano and prior to that worked at Federal Mogul in Schofield.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Taylor-Elgin; his three brothers; his children, Jeremiah Taylor, Gwen (Steven) Taylor-Medina, Sherry Cushing, Shelly Elgin and Josie Elgin; and his 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
The family is foregoing a traditional funeral due to family medical challenges and expenses coupled with distance. A small celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 at their home, 410 Mysteria Lane, Hatley.
Anita Elsie Benter Thompson, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017, at Harbour Health Center, Port Charlotte, having recently spent time with each of her three children and suffering through the battle of COPD.
Anita was born in Bonduel on Oct. 7, 1930, to Clara (Haferman) and Edwin Benter, the second of three children.
Anita graduated from Bonduel High School in 1948 as valedictorian of her class. She attended business school in Green Bay and worked shortly at the Bonduel State Bank until moving to Madison in 1950. While in Madison, Anita worked at University Hospital and through her roommates met the love of her life, James Thompson. Anita and James married in 1954 and moved to Watertown. Soon after they moved to Racine and raised three children whom she was very involved with and very proud of. In 1987 they moved to Punta Gorda, Florida, to fulfill a retirement dream.
Anita loved to spend time with her children, grandkids and friends. She was an accomplished bridge player and also enjoyed gin and cribbage. She enjoyed gardening, watching the Badgers and Packers, and acting in the Junior League Children’s Theater in Racine. She was an avid tennis player and played on many tennis teams in Racine and Punta Gorda over the years. The friendships she made playing tennis and cards forever carried through.
Anita is survived by her children, Andrew (Anne) Thompson, Sara (Rich) Toxen and Lisa (Steven) Welhouse, along with nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Inez; her brother, Roger “Bud”; and her husband, James.
The family would like to thank South Port Square, Harbour Health Center and Bayfront Health-Punta Gorda for the care given to Anita.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2017, at South Port Square Town Hall, 23033 Westchester Blvd., Port Charlotte, Florida.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family.
Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.
Patricia “Pat” Delmont Albertin Jeffrey passed away quietly on May 13, 2017, in Suamico after a brave struggle with dementia. Born Aug. 16, 1928, in Green Bay to Anton and Lottie Delmont, she came into the world with a smile on her face and a song in her heart. Those traits were with her to the end.
Pat graduated from Green Bay West High School and went on to La Crosse College, where she met her first husband, Harold Albertin. After an extended honeymoon in Fort Collins, Colorado, where Harold received a master’s degree in education, the couple returned to Wisconsin and eventually settled in Shawano, where she began to raise her three children.
The Albertin family later moved to Fond du Lac, where Pat continued to pursue her education, receiving an undergraduate degree in elementary education from Stevens Point and a master’s degree in elementary education from Marion College. After her children were grown, Pat finally was able to indulge her passions for children and teaching. She taught in the Fond du Lac School District for 15 years, first at Cleveland Elementary, then at Fourth Street Elementary and finally at Chegwin Elementary.
After the death of her first husband in 1990 and her retirement a few years later, Pat married James Jeffrey in 1997 and moved back to Shawano, but she never forgot her Fond du Lac friends, annually spending winters with many of them in Florida.
Pat had an extrovert’s love of life and you would always find her doing “something” with her favorite people. Whether golfing, bowling, playing bridge, singing in a choir, giving a party, organizing her neighborhood or just visiting family and friends, she was always on the go. Her humor, her compassion and her sunny disposition will be missed by all who knew her.
Pat was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Albertin; her parents, Anton and Lottie Delmont; her brother, Thomas Delmont; and two nieces.
She is survived by her second husband, James Jeffrey, Shawano; a daughter, Mary (Albertin) Locatelli, Laguna Beach, California; two sons, James (Nancy) Albertin, Hayward, and Thomas (Nancy) Albertin, Watertown; three grandchildren, Lindsay (Mike Rohlinger) Albertin, Austin, Texas, Kimberly (Ben) Workentine, Boise, Idaho, and Anthony Albertin, Watertown; a 16-month-old great-grandson, Zeke Workentine, Boise, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Gladys Delmont, DeSoto, Texas; and nieces and nephews.
Pat would want to extend a special thank you to the staff at Alpha Senior Concepts for the love and care they showed her over the past year and to Heartland Hospice and Lisa Solper for helping to ease her transition.
A visitation will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave., Fond du Lac. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery, 686 Fond du Lac Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you keep Pat’s love of life alive in your hearts.
Guestbook and tribute wall may be found by visiting ueckerwitt.com.
Vicki L. Stevens, “Apumihleexkwee,” 54, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her home. Born on Dec. 10, 1962, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Sandra (Richards) Martin and her father, Bernard Bowman, and her dad, John Martin.
Vicki graduated from Silver Lake College and worked for the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe all her life. On June 18, 2009, Vicki was united in marriage to Chris Stevens in Bowler. She was a wonderful teacher and mentor to many. Vicki enjoyed gardening, but more than anything, she loved spending time with her family.
Vicki is survived by her husband, Chris; five children, Perry, Jeffery (Chaundra), Martin, Raiden and Jaiyanna; four grandchildren, Aubree, Zavier, Jazzalynn and Keiannah. She is further survived by her father, Bernard Bowman; her dad, John Martin; and six siblings, Samantha, Benny (Cheri), Anne (Roger), Becky, Bobby and Beverly.
She was preceded in death by one son, Jonathan; her mom, Sandra Martin; and one brother, Brian.
Traditional services for Vicki will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Stevens residence, W14097 Baum Lane, Bowler. Visitation will be held at the Stevens residence until the time of the service on Saturday.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
A memorial service for Jack Ruffert will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with chaplain Ron Urmanski officiating.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service.
Bernita Evenstad, 78, of North Fort Myers, Florida, went to heaven to be with God on April 8, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Bernita was born on Aug. 19, 1938, in Shawano to Leonard and LaVerna (Brauer) Braatz. Bernita graduated from Shawano High School in 1956. She then married Gordon L. Evenstad on March 30, 1957. Together they built a loving family, including five daughters and one son.
Bernita enjoyed crafting, cooking, quality time with family, teaching children and, most importantly, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Bernita is survived by her spouse, Gordon L. Evenstad; her five daughters, Debra L. Seiler (Larry), Kathryn L. Hendzel (Jeff), Michelle L. Frazzini (Charles), Erin L. Matyas (Jason) and Kari L. Evenstad, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Ronald, Richard and Gene Braatz.
Bernita was preceded in death by her son, Michael L. Evenstad; sister, Suzanne K. Wege; mother, LaVerna (Brauer) Braatz; and her father, Leonard Braatz.
Family and friends may visit Fort Howard Memorial Park, 1350 N. Military Ave., Green Bay, Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 10 a.m.
Adeline Utech, 103, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, June 2, 2017, after a full and active life. Adeline was a woman of faith and accepted each day as a blessing with a smile.
Adeline was born on May 24, 1914, in the Township of Berlin, Marathon County, to Robert and Matilda (Schuster) Seefeld. Sadly, Matilda died when Adeline was 7 months old. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Emil and Matilda (Seefeld) Genrich.
Adeline married Lester Utech on June 24, 1937, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Naugart. Adeline and Lester lived in the Genrich home until they sold their farm in 1973. Adeline and Lester were proud of their high-quality registered Holstein herd, Rocky View Farm. Adeline was active in the farm operation, being responsible for the young stock. Her pride was maintaining the milking equipment that allowed them to sell their milk as Grade A. But her passion was her garden. Adeline’s home and yard were always filled with plants and flowers that flourished under her care. Through her entire life she canned fruits and vegetables that she grew. In retirement, Lester shared in that activity each fall. So it is appropriate that her life would end in “The Gardens.”
A lifelong learner, Adeline was always willing to share her knowledge as a 4-H leader, Ladies Aid, 55 Plus, Welfare Workers and charter member of the Pommerscher Verein-Central Wisconsin. She was an excellent cook and had an eye for fashion. She loved to make desserts and homemade candy. Adeline was a social person and enjoyed engaging in spirited conversation. Her excellent memory, wit and humor will be missed.
After retirement, Adeline and Lester built a new home across from the farm, living there for 14 years, then built a home in Wausau, on Gemini Place. Each new home required space for that valued garden. Retirement allowed time to travel: Europe, Hawaii, several cruises and trips to visit distant friends that farm life didn’t allow. Family get-togethers and retirement parties always included a competitive game of sheepshead, something that Adeline enjoyed to the end, especially during her seven years at Island Place.
She is survived by her three children, Sandy (Jerry) Muck, of Bonduel, Barb (Garry) Schmidt, of Merrill, and Robert (Rheta) Utech, of Wausau; two grandchildren, Debra Schmidt, of Madison, and Torri (Miller) Bradley, of Plover; three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Charlotte and Milo Bradley; her sister, Helen (Clarence) Marshall, of Wausau; her brother, Myron (Ruth) Seefeld, of Reedsville; and sister-in-law, Millie Seefeld, of Wauwatosa.
Adeline was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lester Utech, in 2002; two brothers, Robert and Bill; and two sisters, Alma and Margaret.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau. The Rev. Zach Holdorf will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Naugart. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau, and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
The family wants to thank the staff at The Gardens at Forest Park Village for their care and support. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, or to Homme Homes Foundation.
Alma Mathilda Viola (Knitt) Krueger, 99, passed away late Saturday evening, June 3, 2017, at her home with her family at her side.
The former Alma Knitt was born on Nov. 21, 1917, in the town of Larabee, Waupaca County, a daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Gast) Knitt. She attended country schools. On June 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Albert E. Krueger in Clintonville. Following their marriage the couple lived and farmed in Bear Creek for 10 years. The couple then lived in Hilbert until their retirement in 1972, when they moved to Shawano Lake. She had been employed at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for many years.
Alma is a member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, town of Richmond. She loved to travel with her husband in their motor home. She was an excellent cribbage player and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and playing bingo. Albert preceded Alma in death on May 1, 2000.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol (Bob) Buchholz, of Ashland, Lois (Max) Lemke, of Shawano, Betty Beattie, of Appleton, Rich (Kathy) Krueger, of Kiel, and Donna Lopez, of Shawano. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Sharon Krueger; her sister-in-law, Shirley Knitt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alma was preceded in death by her son, James H. Krueger; two grandsons, Jeff Beattie and Robb Buchholz II; two sons-in-law, David Beattie and Rich Lopez; and eight brothers and one sister.
Funeral services for Alma Krueger will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, town of Richmond. Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt will officiate. Interment will be in Lake Drive Cemetery, town of Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of services.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.
Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Ruth L. Koeller, 87, of Appleton, formerly of Embarrass, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her residence at Brewster Village.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family.
Richard L. Engel, 76, born on Dec. 14, 1939, passed away on Sept. 24, 2016, in Appleton.
Richard grew up in Shawano and often traveled back in his RV. Born in Shawano, son of Roy and Joyce Engel, he was one of three children. He served in the Army until 1961. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1967 with a degree in English. He worked as a photographer and later the personnel director of Ray-O-Vac in Fennimore,then transferred to the Steinen Company in Kinston, North Carolina, and then transferred as manager to the MacIntyre company in Thomaston, Connecticut, until he retired in 2007. Upon retirement, Richard lived and traveled the country in an RV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring, traveling and experiencing incredible adventures around the entire USA.
He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Robbin Engel, and his father, Roy Engel.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Engel, of Shawano; three children, Eric Engel and his wife, Lisa, of Lunenburg, Vermont, Laurel Archambault and her husband, Hank, of Torrington, Connecticut, and Robb Engel and his wife, Kyla, of Winsted, Connecticut; six grandchildren, Cody Engel, Alyssa and Sydney Archambault, and Emily, Brooklyn and Georgia Engel; a brother, Jeff Engel, and his wife, Linda, of Shawano; and a niece, Tanya Anker, and her husband, Aaron, of Cecil.
A Memorial in Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held on June 24, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1254 S. Union St., Shawano, WI 54166. Reception will immediately follow the service in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Elsbeth J. Kriewaldt, 96, of Appleton, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017, at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Appleton.
Elsbeth was born on March 21, 1921, in the town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, as the daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Schultz) Siefert. She graduated with Clintonville High School’s Class of 1939 and shortly after moved to Milwaukee, where she worked as a personal caregiver. On Oct. 11, 1941, Elsbeth was united in marriage to Edwin R. Kriewaldt in Clintonville. The couple then farmed in the town of Matteson and town of Bear Creek. Upon retirement, they lived in homes in the Clintonville and Shawano area.
Elsbeth was employed at Urban Telephone in Clintonville as an operator for many years. Not one to sit still, she was always keeping herself busy, and volunteered much of her time to the Lutheran Children’s Friends Society Thrift Store in Shawano. Elsbeth was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville where she was active with the Ladies Aid among other things.
Elsbeth was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was very proud of her family and loved holidays and family get-togethers; any chance to spend time with her family was important to her. Elsbeth also enjoyed traveling, quilting, gardening, canning and playing sheepshead. Her family and friends will remember her for her gentle kindness and overall love shown to all of them.
Survivors include her daughter, Janice Nelson, Frankfort, Illinois; son, Robert (Paula Rogers) Kriewaldt, Appleton; grandchildren, Greg (Kris) Kriewaldt, Chad (Cindy) Kriewaldt, Andrea (Eric) Warning, Ben (Holly) Nelson, Nikki (Tim) Fierek, Mandi (John) Koss, Beau (Amanda) Kriewaldt, Krystal Kriewaldt and Josh Kriewaldt; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; ex-daughters-in-law, Sue Kasson-Gruthoff, Appleton, Paula Styczynski, Clintonville, and Jodi Kriewaldt, Appleton; sister-in-law, Rosella Siefert, Shawano.
Elsbeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin; sons, Richard and Ronald Kriewaldt; son-in-law, Mick Nelson; and brothers, Robert, Warren and Emil Siefert Jr.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 12, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Christian Burg officiating. Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery also in Clintonville. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials can be directed to the LCFS Thrift Store in Shawano or to the St. Martin Lutheran Ladies Aid.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family.
Roberta J. Escalante, 60, of Neopit, started her journey to the Spirit World on Friday morning, June 9, 2017, in Shawano.
Roberta was born May 25, 1957, in Shawano, a daughter of the late Samuel and Eleanore (Nahwahquaw) Pyawasit. She attended the Gresham schools.
She was united in marriage to Louis Escalante. The couple lived in Estherville, Iowa, for the past five years. Most recently she had been employed as a cashier at Walmart.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, cookouts, fishing and attending rummage sales.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Escalante, of Estherville, Iowa; her five children, Greg (Lynell Waubanascum) Pyawasit, of Middle Village; Nicholas Escalante, of Green Bay, Derrick Escalante, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Leighton (Natasha Wayka) Escalante, of Superior, Iowa, and Trevor Escalante, of Estherville, Iowa; nine grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Linda) Pyawasit, of Zoar; one sister, Barbara (Myron) Wayka, of Neopit.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Myrtle, Reneta and Theona.
Funeral services for Roberta Escalante will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Zoar. Pastor Micah Shin will officiate. Interment will be in the Zoar burial grounds. Relatives and friends may call at the church after 3 p.m. Sunday until the hour of service on Tuesday.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Escalante family.
Margarete B. Pichler, 90, of De Pere, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. She was born on April 16, 1927, to the late Frank and Helen (Faubel) Reddick in Middle Inlet.
On June 7, 1947, Margarete married Edward Pichler. He preceded her in death in 1980. She worked as a cook for many years for the Milwaukee school system, for the senior citizens in Marinette County and a restaurant near home. She especially enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Margarete was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was very active in her church and a member of a circle group and the Mission Sewing Group. She also enjoyed bingo.
She is survived by her children, Gary and Dawn (Bob) Delaruelle; grandchildren, Tim (Jenny), Becky, Chad (Cindy), Gary (Tamara), Matt (Jenni), Shane (Sylvia), Aimee (Mike) and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Carter, Abby, Cayden, Ricky, Angel, Rory, Genesis, Jaden, Louie, Sommer, Mikey and Lexi. Margarete is further survived by her sister, Winifred DeWitt, as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Eddie; son, Randy; daughter-in-law, Jo Pichler; brother, Frank (Yolanda) Reddick; and brother-in-law, Art De Witt.
Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17, 2017, at First United Presbyterian Church, 605 N Webster Ave, De Pere. A memorial service will be celebrated at noon with the Rev. Luke Farwell officiating.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.
Frank E. Polkowski, Shawano, passed away June 11, 2017. Born in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of the late Ruth (Meier) and Frank Polkowski Sr. He grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, graduated from Deerfield High School and Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
On Nov. 11, 1978, Frank was united in marriage to Peggy Reed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Seymour. Frank retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2011. He was his sons’ biggest fan, watching them play sports and coaching basketball. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and playing cards. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother and valued most, his time with his family making summer memories at Loon Lake.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 39 years, Peggy (Reed) Polkowski; loving children, Greg (Stephanie) Polkowski and John (Sarah) Polkowski; grandchildren, William, Nolan and Bennett; his brother, James (Carol) Polkowski; his sister, Kathy (Dan) Fillenwarth; brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Randy (Ann) Reed, Julie Reed, Connie (Reed) Reinhardt, Mark Reinhardt and Paul Reed; his stepfather, Vic Gutt; stepsister, Bonnie (Larry) Grosskopf; stepbrother, Dan (Carol) Gutt; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ruth Polkowski Gutt and Frank Polkowski Sr., and his in-laws, Dorothy and Don Reed.
A Memorial Mass for Frank will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for the Jimmy V. Foundation for cancer research. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gustave Morel, Dr. Xin Yao, Dr. Nathan Munson and staff, as well as Heartland Hospice and caregivers Mary and Bill for all the wonderful care given to Frank.
Kenneth R. “Kenny” Wehmeyer, 73, of Shawano, passed away peacefully while sleeping at his home on Friday, June 9, 2017. Born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 5, 1944, Kenny was the son of the late Clarence and Nina (Croner) Wehmeyer.
Kenny was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church and graduated from Shawano High School in 1962. He then attended college and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in Vietnam, receiving several medals and awards. On Aug. 6, 1966, Kenny was united in marriage to Jacqueline “Jackie” Kempka in Menomonee Falls. They lived in Green Bay for four years before moving to Shawano.
Kenny owned and operated Wehmeyer Heating & Air Conditioning, was a union steamfitter (Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400) for several years, and finished his career with the Green Bay Packers.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Jackie; two children, Jena (Dave) Seibel, of Eau Claire, and Chad (Shannon) Wehmeyer, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Ava, Carter, Zach, Nick, Seth, Allie, Cody and Brett; four sisters-in-law, Sandra Wehmeyer, Marlyce (Jim) Jueds, Barbara (Bill) Kalwitz and Donna Senter; one brother-in-law, Jim Johnson; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eddie and Greg; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Kenny will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Shawano AMVETS at the church following the service. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Kenny loved his wife, Jackie, spending time with his children and grandchildren, hunting, boating, time at the cabin, campfires and socializing with his friends. His sense of humor, joke-telling and outgoing personality will be missed by all.
Verlie B. Wolters, 79, of Greenville, passed away on June 11, 2017, in Appleton.
Verlie was born on Aug. 3, 1937, to George and Priscilla (Beilke) Church in Shawano. She was a 1955 graduate of Riverside High School in Milwaukee. On Aug. 5, 1961, she married Ronald Wolters in Milwaukee. She retired from Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh, where she had worked as a computer operator.
Verlie was a very generous person, She loved working on her garden, growing flowers, reading and scrapbooking. She was also a history buff, and enjoyed shopping for antiques and doing puzzles of all kinds.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Ronald; two children, Steve (Jeanette) Wolters, of Mahopac, New York, and Gail (Doug) Woller, of Delaware, Ohio; four grandchildren, Max and Zoe Wolters, and Patrick and Ashley Woller; as well as three brothers and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
There will be a gathering in celebration of Verlie’s life on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 9-10 a.m. at Brewster Village, 3300 W. Brewster St., Appleton. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday at Brewster Village at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Burial Grounds.
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