Lorraine A. Busch, 91, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, after a recent illness.

Lorraine was born in the town of Washington, Shawano County, on June 26, 1924, to the late Edward and Marie (Hinkfuss) Radloff. On Nov. 7, 1942, in Abilene, Texas, she was united in marriage to Leonard Busch. Leonard preceded her in death on March 19, 2002. She worked as a bookkeeper at Heck Hardware Store for 35 years.

Faith was very important to Lorraine. She loved being a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where she was active with the Altar Guild and enjoyed working on the church bulletins. She enjoyed volunteering at the Bonduel Community Archives and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She also volunteered to read to the second-grade children at St. Paul Lutheran School.

Lorraine loved photography and used her prints to make picture albums. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed traveling to see them in Alaska, Oregon and Green Bay. She kept in touch with them through Facebook, Skype and email. Her greatest joy was being able to attend all the birthday parties of all the great-grandchildren in Green Bay. As an avid Green Bay Packers fan, she never missed a game on TV.

Lorraine was an active, independent woman with a great sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lorraine is survived by her four children, Daniel (Randy) Busch, of Alaska, Tamra (Mack) Busch-Johnsen, of Oregon, Brad (Mary) Busch, of Green Bay, and Jeff (Robyn) Busch, of Oregon; eight grandchildren, Brandon and Travis Johnsen, Kelley (Tom) Tessman, Amanda (David) Kaminski, Tara (Shawn) Hill, Ryan Doel, John (Michelle) Doel and Nicholai Busch. She is further survived by 10 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Noah, Gavin, Landon, Aiden, Layla, Liam, Olivia, Claire and Greta; and one sister, Darlene Burch, of Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard, her parents and one sister, Leona Genke.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

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Michael William Marquette, 56, of Shawano, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Waukesha. Born on May 3, 1959, in Shawano, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Bierman) Marquette.

Mike enjoyed hunting, playing cards, going to the casino, helping others, and above all sharing his time with family and friends.

Mike is survived by his wife, Jana; his son, Robert (Amber) Gauthier, of Germany; siblings, Beverly Marquette, of Eureka, California, Harry G. (Lynne) Marquette, of Lake Geneva, Larry Marquette, of Shawano, Jim Marquette, of Manitowoc, Carol Conklin, of Foxboro, Donna (Jerald) Lampinen Hudziak, of Weyauwega, Karen (Arvin) Block, of Eagle, Joseph Marquette, of Mountain, Victoria (Thomas) Wegner, of Oconomowoc, Randy Marquette, of Shawano, and Robert Marquette, of St. Cloud.

He is further survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Pyawasay of Michigan, Lloyd Gauthier Jr., of Shawano, Oran Chester (Brenda) Gauthier, of Neopit, Mitzi King, of Keshena, Beverly (Andy) Gauthier, of Stevens Point, Douglas Gauthier, of Shawano, Bernard Gauthier, of Keshena, Melissa Gauthier, of Milwaukee, Lars Gauthier, Torriea Gauthier, of Keshena, Darren Gauthier, of Keshena, Lonna (Mark) Oshkeshequom, of Keshena; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including his special friend, Dale Karv, of Shawano.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Margaret; siblings, Douglas Marquette, Barbara Sherman and Margie Marquette; sisters-in-law, Glenda Marquette and Barbara Marquette; brothers-in-law, Bernard Conklin, Ronald Lampinen and David Sherman; and two nephews, Matthew Bauman and Ralph W. Bauman Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Visitation will be held at the Mitzi King residence, W2681 Chief Wis-ke-noh Road, Keshena, from 4 p.m. Friday until the procession leaves for the funeral home on Sunday. A parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. at the Mitzi King residence on Saturday.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Michael “Myke” B. Springston, 56, of the town of Wescott, Shawano, went home to be with his loving and faithful companion, Midnight, at his home on Friday evening, Feb. 26, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Myke had struggled with his diabetes for many years.

Myke was born on May 26, 1959, in Galveston, Texas. He moved to Wisconsin and was employed as a truck driver for several years. He was an avid gamer and fleaer with Zurko Inc. of Shawano. He loved his pit bull dogs.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Jo Conell, of Shawano; two children, Nikki Springston, of Milwaukee, and Christopher (Jenny) Fralick, of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren; and his faithful companions, Baby, Caesar and Sugar.

Private family services will be held for Myke at a later date.

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

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The family would like to thank the team at DaVita Northwoods Dialysis, the Shawano Ambulance Service, and Lisa and Daryl for their love, compassion and support during Myke’s illness.

Colin Lawe Sr., 73, passed away on March 2, 2016.

Colin was born on Sept. 22, 1942, to the late John D. and Julia (Aaron) Lawe, in Neopit.

Colin was employed as a Menominee County sheriff for 22 years, retiring as a sergeant. During his time with the sheriff’s department, he was also cross-deputized by Shawano, Langlade and Oconto counties.

Colin also owned and operated landscaping, logging and trucking businesses. He drove truck for many years, becoming a member of the Million Mile Mack Club. The miles he was able to drive and ride with his son, Colin Jr., were very special to him. In his younger years he was a golden gloves boxer and was proud to have been able to pass on his passion for boxing to his grandson, Michael.

In his free time, Colin loved riding motorcycles, visiting with family and tribal elders, and being outdoors, especially while hunting.

Colin is survived by his children, Colleen (Bobby) Chapman, of Kentucky, Colin (fiancé, Pauline Centers) Lawe Jr., of Seymour, and Cameo Lawe, of Arizona; grandchildren, Carrie (Todd) Kitts, of West Virginia, Lance Hayes, of Kentucky, Shay (fiancé, Lacey) Sanapaw, of Shawano, Colin (fiancé, Rose) Lawe III, of Seymour, Michael (Alaina Wilson) Sanapaw, of Keshena, Claude (fiancé, Angelica) Lawe, and Cody Lawe, of Keshena; great-grandchildren, Kamio, Mickayla, Taylor, J.R. and Dominic; a sister, Colette “Sugar” Anderson; and a brother, Richard (Patricia) Lawe. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Carol “Stell” Boivin, Colleen Warrington and Claudette Dodge; as well as a brother, Claude Lawe.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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George A. Rhode, 87, of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton.

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

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

Ralph E. Engelhardt, 69, of the Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away on Sunday evening, March 6, 2016, at Shawano Health Services.

Ralph was born in Shawano on March 4, 1947, as the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy “Dotty” (Johnson) Engelhardt. At the age of 12, he moved with his family to San Diego, California, where he later graduated from Mission Bay High School in 1965.

In 1966, Ralph went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He drove a supply truck for the Army and was injured in a truck accident. Ralph was discharged and returned home in 1968 to San Diego, where he was united in marriage to Rhonda Jones on April 4, 1970. The couple had two sons and later divorced.

Ralph was quite skilled as a finish carpenter. He was known to have worked on some pretty high-profile jobs for certain celebrities while in San Diego. Upon his retirement in 2010, Ralph moved to the town of Belle Plaine, where he resided since. He liked things with engines and always wanted them to go faster. He enjoyed socializing with friends, spending time on his pontoon boat, playing cards, watching NASCAR, and Budweiser beer. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their baseball games.

Survivors include two sons, Josh (Cassy) Engelhardt, Clintonville, and Justin (Sam Ozmant) Engelhardt, Clintonville; grandchildren, Jocelyn, Joshua “Bubba,” Kylie and Maxx Engelhardt; a brother, Richard “Dick” (Vickie) Engelhardt, Escondido, California; also numerous other relatives and friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents.

Ralph’s family would like you to join them in celebrating his life at Mickster’s Pub, N2754 County Road Y, Clintonville (Cloverleaf Lakes), on Saturday March 12, 2016, starting at 1 p.m.

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

An online guestbook for Ralph can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Norma (Fink) Wegner, formerly of Bonduel, passed away in Green Bay on March 7, 2016, at the age of 105.

Norma was born on Nov. 16, 1910, in Bonduel to Hulda (Boerst) and John Fink. On June 6, 1934, she married Hilbert Wegner, and they operated cheese factories in the Bonduel area for many years.

Norma is survived by her son, Gary (Darlene); grandchildren, Becky (Matt) Lubensky, Mark Wegner and Scott Wegner, and their mother, Carolyn (Dick) Mancheski, as well as Paul (Janelle) Wegner and Peter Wegner; and great-grandchildren, Kade, Kyra and Kylen Lubensky and Anna Wegner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert; son, Harlan (Ann Hougaard); and her siblings, sisters Helen, Hazel, Leona and Eileen, and brothers John, Elmer and John.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 10-11 a.m. Thursday. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Eric Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Nicolet Memorial Gardens.

To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

The family extends a special thank you to the staffs of Woodside Manor and Woodside Villa for their loving care.

George A. Rhode, 87, of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016, and is now reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 57 years, Helen.

George was born on Aug. 8, 1928, in Wabeno, son of the late August and Olga (Riegert) Rhode. He was raised in Wabeno and Gillett, and attended Gillett High School, graduating in 1946. George then took over the family farm and was a self- employed dairy farmer for 50 years.

George married the former Helen Akemann on Oct. 3, 1953. She preceded him in death on June 5, 2011. He loved his wife deeply and missed her every day since her passing. The couple lived their entire married life in Gillett and were blessed with one son, one daughter, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

George had a passion for working on his farm and expanding it to new levels of production over the years. He received three years of training for cooperative directors and served as director of Outagamie Producers for 13 years, as well as being elected vice president. He also served as director and vice president of Alto Dairy Co-op for five years, director of Wisconsin Federation of Co-ops for eight years, NFPF of National Dairy Federation of Co-ops Milk Producers for eight years, USDA Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for 15 years, and was a DNR fire warden for more than 10 years.

George was a member of the Town of Gillett Fire Department for 55 years, serving as treasurer for 20 of those years, and was made a charter member. He and his wife, Helen, became 4th of July parade marshals. George was director and vice president of the Oconto County Commission on Aging for almost 15 years. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church for over 70 years, serving as church council president for nine years and was on the finance committee for two years.

After retiring from farming in 1996, George was employed at Seneca in Gillett for 11 years as a waste manager. He retired in 2005.

George and Helen were blessed to spend many winters at their winter home in Winter Haven, Florida, where he enjoyed playing cards, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends. Over the years he also enjoyed snowmobiling, working around the yard and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, David (Debbie) Rhode, of Gillett, and Diane (Craig) Martin, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Stacey) Carlson, Josh Carlson, Andrea (Mert) Aktan, Jared Rhode (fiancé, Sara Peterson), and Alex, MacKenzie, Malory and Zachery Soper; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; three brothers, Edward, Adolph and Robert; and two sisters, Gertrude Reichwald and Lillian Glasl.

A funeral service for George will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett. Pastor Bill Kamke will officiate. Interment will take place at Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillett. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in George’s name for the Town of Gillett Fire Department.

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

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Ruth L. Baker, 91, of Shawano, was escorted into heaven by the angels and loved ones that have gone before her, on Saturday, March 5, 2016.

Ruth was born on Feb. 3, 1925, in Symco to the late Richard and Emma (Reich) Fetzer. Ruth came to Shawano in 1945. She married Gilbert E. Gottschalk on May 22, 1947. Gilbert died in November 1961. She married Daniel Baker on Feb. 10, 1973, in Shawano. They just celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Ruth worked at the FWD in Clintonville and was a county agent for the Waupaca County Farm Bureau. After Gilbert’s death, Ruth owned and operated Gottschalk’s Fashionette and Gottschalk’s Cleaners. After closing the dry cleaners, Ruth and Dan opened up the Laundry Basket, which they ran for over 25 years. Ruth also worked for Studio One.

In Ruth’s younger days, when she was still at home, she gave piano lessons. Her daughter, Vicki, is following in her mother’s footsteps and giving piano lessons, also.

Ruth also bowled a perfect game of 300 in a bowling tournament and was given a free bowling ball, bag and bowling shoes from Bruswick.

Ruth loved to cook and was not afraid to try new recipes on her family and guests. She loved decorating her house for every season. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas. She would always have her house decorated with so many beautiful Christmas displays.

Ruth loved her daughter and son-in-law’s black Lab named Sage. She would always ask about her and say how “intelligent and sweet” she was.

She loved her daughter, Vicki, very much and told her many times, “I’ve loved you ever since they put you in my arms.” When Ruth got pregnant, she wanted a girl so badly, and God heard her prayers and gave her the daughter she so wanted.

Ruth was a member of the Shawano Women’s Club, Shawano Business Bureau and the hospital auxiliary. While in the hospital auxiliary, she helped choose students for a nursing scholarship. She felt this was a great honor to help further one’s education in the health field.

Ruth was also very involved in the Elks Club in Green Bay. She was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ and attended the First Baptist Church in Shawano. While attending First Baptist Church, Ruth professed her faith in God, got saved and was baptized in the Wolf River. She now has her wings and is looking down on us.

I will miss you, Mom! You were my mother and my best friend. We had a lot of laughs and good times together.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Dan, and her daughter, Victoria “Vicki” (Jeff) Druckrey, of Green Bay.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents.

Private family services will be held in the spring.

Thank you to the nursing staff at Maple Lane for the loving care you gave Ruth while she was there. You made her feel at home. Thank you to the Compassus Palliative and Hospice Services, especially Tara for the wonderful and compassionate care you gave to Ruth.

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A Tribute to My Mom: No Regrets

The hospice nurse who was taking care of my mother for the last five months told the family that my mother would probably pass during the night. At that time, I searched my heart to see if there was anything that I needed to ask forgiveness for from my mother. Was there something that I had done to hurt her deeply? Even though her eyes were closed, her heart was still beating and she was still breathing. The nurse said that my mother could still hear.

I also thought if there was anything that my mother had done to me to cause lasting emotional scars for the rest of my life, and there was not one thing that she had done except to love, encourage and accept me for who I was. There was not one thing that I could think of that I had done to hurt her, and not one thing that she had done to hurt me. We both were content with each other and how we had loved and treated each other. I told her how much I loved her and that God had given me the best Mom ever and that she had always been there for me. There were no regrets!

The angels came to get my mother at 2 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016. As she passed, I thought, Ruth Baker was not only my mother, but she also was my best friend. So, fly with the angels, Mom. I love you. Hugs and kisses!

Your daughter, Vicki

Elta A. Sievert (Kallies), 94, of Green Bay, found eternal peace on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Bornemann Nursing Home.

Elta was born on Jan. 28, 1922, to the late Ernest and Martha Kallies and raised on a farm near Zachow. She was the middle child of five, and the last survivor of the Kallies family siblings. As a child growing up on a farm, in a different period of time, Elta was accustomed to hard work. She spoke of the farm chores requiring manual labor, including plowing behind a team of horses. Through it all, Elta was able to finish eighth grade at the school down the road, which was a pretty big thing then.

Elta married Maynard Sievert on Sept. 14, 1941, at Zion Lutheran Church, Zachow. Elta and Maynard continued farming on his parents’ farm in the Zachow/Bonduel area, where her excellent cooking, baking, wildlife recipes, homemade pickles and flower gardening were born. They moved to Green Bay in 1946, with Maynard driving truck and Elta working at Dehn’s Ice Cream, located at Three Corners. She worked there 25 years, making many malts, Pecan Nests, Pig’s Dinners, and other Dehn’s favorites.

After retiring, Elta and Maynard resided near Lakewood, where she enjoyed watching the deer at the feeder, and also had no problem “shooing” bear from the yard. She continued living there after Maynard’s death in 2002.

Elta was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Townsend. In 2007, she suffered a severe heart attack, congestive heart failure, and was diagnosed with dementia, residing at Bornemann Nursing Home, Green Bay, since that time.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Barbara (Bosacki) Sievert, Green Bay; granddaughter, Kris Sievert, Phoenix, Arizona; grandson, Kurt Sievert, Los Angeles; great-grandson, Skyler; and great-stepgranddaughter, Rheya; sister-in-law, Elaine Sievert, Tomahawk; also nieces and nephews.

Elta was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard Sievert, on April 24, 2002; her son, James Sievert, on Oct. 15, 2015; her parents, Ernest and Martha Kallies; father-in-law and mother- in-law, Elmer and Alice Sievert; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edwin (Gertrude) Kallies and Edward (Marie) Kallies; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred (Leonard) Bonnin and Velda (Ruben) Zingler; and brother-in-law, Marvin Sievert.

A private burial service was held, with Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano, assisting. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery of Shawano.

A special thank you to the many people at Bornemann Nursing Home who helped Elta with her daily routine. All of the people who assisted Elta are special, and the family truly appreciates all you did for her.

Ronald D. Briske, 51, of the town of Pella, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

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

Ruth Richter, 82, of Shawano, formerly of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Shawano.

Please see Thursday paper for full obituary.

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Russell M. Eastburn Jr., 92, of Shawano, died Feb. 25, 2016, in Shawano.

Patricia (Pat) Anne Armstrong, 68, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Riverside Hospice Center. She was born on June 7, 1947, in Rockford, Illinois, but she and her children considered Shawano home.

Patricia is survived by her beloved children: daughter, Rhonda S. (Michael) Armstrong-Miller, of Stoughton; sons, Len W. (Kristy) Armstrong, of Manitowoc, Gene R. DallaSanta, of Escanaba, and Ronald J. Armstrong, of Escanaba. She is further survived by the grandchildren she adored, Austin, Riese and Riley Miller (Rhonda), Ashley and Kiley Armstrong (Len), Anthony, Christian, Dalton and Blaise (Gene); and great-grandchildren, Arianna and Aaden (Gene).

Preceding her in death were her parents, William Phillip and Lorraine (Petit) Sullivan; brothers, Phillip M., William F., Donald L. and Phillip D. Sullivan; and sister, Evelyn M. Armstrong.

Mom had a tender heart and contagious laugh and was most happy spending time with family. She was selfless and opened her arms and heart without judgment or concern for herself, and sadly, she will never know how many lives she touched.

Mom, we wish we could give you another hug and tell you we love you one more time, but we understand you were needed in heaven. We find comfort knowing you are with your parents and siblings again and that we will one day be reunited. Until then, we know we have another angel looking over us.

A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held in June at her favorite outdoor spot in Escanaba, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Armstrong family are appreciated.

Caroline B. Much, 85, of the township of Union, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville, surrounded by her family.

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

Larry R. Baker, of White Lake, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at his home. He was 73 years old. He was born on Dec. 22, 1942, in Brownwood, Texas, a son of the late Richard and Bette (Boggs) Baker.

Larry met Edwina “Winnie” Luthe, the love of his life, at age 12, and they married on June 12, 1961, at Des Moines, Iowa. She survives.

He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Drake University, both in Des Moines. He continued his education at Michigan State University. Larry followed his grandfather and father into the grocery business and owned several stores, having retired in 2002.

He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, woodworking, antiquing and whitewater canoeing. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and had a place in his heart for all the animals his wife brought home.

In addition to his wife of 55 years, survivors include three children, Lena Baker, Rob (Heather) Baker and Dan (Lisa) Baker, all of the Langlade area; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Katie (Ron) Bult, of Florida.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Josh Baker; a great-grandson, Colin Cormican; a nephew, Tom Lenzner; and his mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Henry Luthe.

A private gathering will be held in the spring.

Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.bradleyfh.com.

Faye Marie Jung, 60, of Shawano, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Born on Sept. 8, 1955, in Shawano, she was the daughter of Edna (Teske) Buettner and the late Rubin Albert Buettner.

Following Faye’s graduation from Gresham High School in 1973, she was united in marriage to Edgar Jung III on Aug. 18, 1974, in Gresham. She worked in quality control for various companies, including Sturm Foods, Arrowcast and Sexing Technology of Texas, a cattle reproduction company.

Having lived all her life in Shawano County, she enjoyed her involvement with 4-H, helping local farmers by “farm-sitting” on the weekends, attending church and school programs, as well as camping.

Faye and her husband attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Faye is survived by her husband, Edgar; her children, Edgar Jason (Angela) Jung IV, of Caroline, Cathy Lynn (Mike) Michonski, of Clintonville, Elmer Michael (Sarah) Jung, of Gillett, and Eric Albert Jung, of Clintonville; and 10 grandchildren, Kayla, Blake, Kelsee, Evelyn, Chase, Lacey, Jetlyn, Magnum, Landon and Corben. She is further survived by her mother, Edna, of Shawano; a sister, Doreen (Daniel) Holmes, of Pennsylvania, and a brother, Allen (Nancy) Buettner, of Gresham.

She was preceded in death by her father, Rubin.

Funeral services will held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Tim Lofgren officiating. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Betty Marie Tischer, 74, of Navarino, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at her home with family by her side. She was born in Neenah on Nov. 4, 1941, daughter of the late James and Edna (Pues) Dingeldein.

Betty worked at various jobs. She won awards for sales in advertising, worked in real estate and started her own business, The Hearing Center.

Her interests were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her animals. People appreciated her wonderful humor, right up to the end. She enjoyed watching the Packers, decorating, designing, building and remodeling homes, doing carpentry work, playing sheephead, playing softball, and fishing with her kids and grandkids. She shared her faith in Jesus with many.

Betty was survived by her children, Debbie (Tim) Kallies, Green Bay, Joni (Gary) Dowling, Navarino, Patti Tischer, Clintonville, Dan (Tina) Tischer, Combined Locks; grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Hassell, Tara Kallies, Brittany (Ryan) Slack, Joshua (Rachael) Dowling, Jessica Dowling, Caleb Dowling, Ashley (Marcus) Lendved, Randee Tischer, Malachi Tischer and Abram Tischer; great-grandchildren, Brycen Hassell, Jotham Dowling, Othniel Dowling, Gideon Dowling, Ephraim Dowling, Jaeley Tischer, Jordan Paholke and Easton Lendved; brother, John “Jack” (Sharon) Dingeldein, Gillett; sister, Shirley LaRue, Oshkosh; brothers-in-law, Howard “Howie” Van Den Elzen, Cecil, and Duane La Rue, Oshkosh; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Lori, and sister, Barbara Van Den Elzen.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Ascension Lutheran, Navarino, on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 9:30 a.m., with services at 11 a.m., with Pastor Marcia Sabin officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

A memorial fund has been established in Betty’s name.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you for the wonderful care received by the staff of Southern Care Hospice and Betty’s niece, Paula Boehm.

She will live in the hearts and thoughts of her family and friends. Come and share a story, a hug and come celebrate her life.

Kenneth D. Leeman, 84, of Leeman, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born in the town of Maine on Dec. 28, 1931, to the late Malcolm and Edna (Greely) Leeman.

On April 14, 1951, he was united in marriage to Beatrice Larsen, celebrating 65 years of marriage.

Ken and Bea owned and operated Leeman’s Jewelry Store in Pulaski until 1972, After selling the store, they moved to the home farm, where they continued to repair watches and clocks. He enjoyed many years of camping with his family and fishing with his grandchildren. He had a pilot’s license and loved flying, hunting, and enjoyed the outdoors.

He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Leeman.

Ken is survived by his wife, Beatrice; his children, Brad (Pat) Leeman, Doug (Nathalie) Leeman and Amy (Dan) Zuiches; grandchildren, Wendy (Erik) Danielson, Heather (Cory) Demerath, Jake (Kathryn) Leeman, Justin (Bridget) Leeman, Jedediah (Shelli) Leeman, Jessica (Anthony) Freeman, Allan Zuiches, Ashley (Troy) Conradt and Taylor Zuiches; great-grandchildren, Henry, Frank, Abby, Bradley, Mason, Charlotte, Malcolm, Raylan, Logan, Hailey, Kyle, Greg, McKayla, Mackenzie, Bethany, Callista, Douglas, Ezekiel, Avery and Alexis. He is further survived by his sisters, Dorothy Ethington, Shawano, and Lorraine (Walter) Bisterfeldt, Shiocton; sisters-in-law, Margaret Leeman, Gen Leeman and Marty Leeman; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his sister, Nelda (Bill) Collins; brothers, Henry (Lois), Royal “Bud” Leeman and Keith Leeman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Glen Ethington, Madeline (Chub) Nitzske, Thelma (Earl) Breitzman, Eunice Polley, George Beyer, Leo (Elsie) Larsen and Robert Larsen.

Friends may call at Trinity United Church of Christ, Leeman, W6712 County Road F, Shiocton, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from noon until services at 3 p.m. with Pastor Moria Finley officiating.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

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

A special thank you to Dr. Anderson, Dr. Nonn, Dr. Munson and Dr. Guttormsen for all your care and concern.

Debra Jean Anderson, 62, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Appleton.

Debra was born in Menomonie, Michigan, on Jan. 16, 1954, to the late Thomas R. and Jean (Ihler) Anderson. She was a kind, gentle, loving woman, who was always willing to help others and adored her beloved pets.

Debra is survived by three sisters, Cheryl (fiancé, Jay Kumm) Anderson, Geri-Lynn (Dave) Popelka and Tami Anderson; three stepsisters, Terry (Craig) Adelbush, Sharon (Tom) Fisher and Dawn Kelly; one stepbrother, Jeff (Carol) Smith; her stepmother, Maggie Anderson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Paul Kuehn officiating. Inurnment will be in Lake Drive Cemetery in the town of Wescott. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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