Donna Mae Senter, 74, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at her home.

Donna was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Michigan, a daughter of the late Alfred and Betty (Moore) Johnson. She graduated from Elgin High School in Elgin, Illinois, and completed technical school in Florida. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years.

Donna was an active member of the Republican Party, volunteered at the voting polls, and was a Tupperware distributor. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl (Tom) Anseaume; her son, Randall Schultz; her grandchildren, Arin (Reeta) Schultz, Noah Schultz and Erik Schultz; her brother, James Johnson; and her dear friend, Mary Ansell.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her former husbands, Norman Schultz and Frank Senter.

A funeral Mass for Donna will be held at a later date.

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

Alfred “Al” F. Keller, 97, of Clintonville, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 19, 2017, at his residence at Aster Assisted Living of Clintonville.

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

Jeffrey A. Cowden, 59, of the Township of Pella, Shawano County, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home early Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2017.

Jeffrey was born on April 21, 1958, in Milwaukee and was the son of Dorothy (Moder) Cowden and the late William “Bill” Cowden. His family moved to Pella when he was 14 years old. Jeffrey helped out on his family’s dairy farm and graduated from Marion High School in 1976. He worked as a machinist for the Little Rapids Paper Mill in Shawano for 16 years prior to becoming a machinist with Competitive Machine in Shawano where he was currently employed. On Nov. 17, 1978, Jeffrey was united in marriage to Linda Burghduff in Caroline. The couple has resided since on the family farm where Jeffrey enjoyed taking care of his beef cattle and his dog, Bella. Aside from being an avid farmer, Jeffrey also loved deer hunting and looked forward to driving around the block to do some deer scouting with his sons. His grandchildren meant the world to him, and he was happy to be with them as they opened some of their Christmas gifts this year.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons, Jeffery, James (Chrystal) and Joseph (Caresse) Cowden; mother, Dorothy Cowden, Vero Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Jacey, Cooper and Kayne Cowden; sisters, Ellen (Steve) Marcel and Patti (Mark) Hawthorne; brother, Jon (Gail) Cowden; close nephew, Larry Burghduff; nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and good friend, Carl Haupt.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Cowden; a sister, Cindy Cowden; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Al and Karen Zalewski.

A gathering will be held on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, 53 N. Main St., Clintonville, starting at 5 p.m. with a time of remembrance beginning at 7 p.m. An online guestbook can be found for Jeffrey at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Richard L. Smith, 76, Pulaski, died suddenly Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2017, at his home. Dick had struggled with lung problems for the past several years. The son of the late Lyle and Muzette (Ehlers) Smith was born June 23, 1941, in Milwaukee. The family moved to Oshkosh when Dick was a young boy. He enjoyed spending time on his grandparents’ farm in Neenah. That time gave him his passion for farming. He earned his Bachelor of Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1964, and then worked for six years as a federal inspector for the USDA. On June 6, 1964, he married Noreen Whitman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. The couple had a small hobby farm in Sparta until they moved to Angelica, where they purchased a dairy farm on June 1, 1970.

Dick was a seed salesman for Mycogen for 36 years. He also worked for the Town of Angelica for 20 years, the first six on the zoning/planning committee and the past 14 years as town chairman. Dick enjoyed showing cattle at county and state fairs, and especially loved passing on the tradition to his grandson, Brandon.

Survivors include his wife, Noreen; two sons, Tim (Barb) Smith, Pulaski, and Tom Smith (Henry), San Diego, California; one grandson, Brandon Smith, Pulaski; one brother, Robert (Judy) Smith, Menasha; his next door cousins, Janet, Donna, Mary, and Jim; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Smith, and Noreen’s parents.

Friends may call at Assumption BVM Church, 119 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday with a wake service at 6:45 p.m. Visitation continues after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski, O.F.M., presiding. Entombment will follow in Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Green Bay.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com

Marvin A. Wissmann, 81, of the Town of Pella, Shawano County, passed away at his home Saturday afternoon, Dec. 23, 2017.

Marvin was born July 27, 1936, on the Wissmann home farm in the Town of Pella. He was the son of the late Emil and Anna (Krueger) Wissmann. Marvin drove milk truck for Oak Grove Cheese Factory in Pella for 15 years while farming the home farm. Marvin was united in marriage to Rhonda Graper on Sept. 6, 1964, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Leopolis. Rhonda preceded her husband in death on July 24, 2009. Marvin was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella, where he, at one time, served on the cemetery committee. Marvin enjoyed woodworking, working with antique metal, loved to hunt, and looked forward to fishing and spearing mulleys and red horse on the Embarrass River. He was a “jack of all trades” and had the gift of gab.

Survivors include his daughter, Cindy (Greg) Vincent, Shawano; son, William “Bill” (Lori) Wissmann, Clintonville; granddaughter, Katie Wissmann; step-grandchildren, Brittany (Alan) Peters, Bud Wickman, Clint (Nikki) Vincent, Chad Vincent and Abby (Jeremy) Robinson; and step-great-grandson: Damian Peters.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rhonda.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, 53 N. Main St., Clintonville, with the Rev. Timothy Lofgren officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville.

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Estella Abrego, 67, of Embarrass, formerly of Racine, passed away early Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2017, at her residence at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass.

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

Larry Allen Welch, 76, of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, in Appleton. Larry was born in Gresham on Nov. 20, 1941, the son of the late Elmer and Melinda (Williams) Welch. He is a graduate of Gresham High School. On Dec. 7, 1974, Larry was united in marriage to June Meisel-Ward, and they lived in Clintonville all their married life. He is a member of Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Larry enjoyed training sled dogs and horses, as well as fishing and spending time with his family.

Larry is survived by his wife, June; five children, Diana (Ken) Jensen, Carol (Rick) Luedtke, Linda (Bill) Teske, Thomas (Nancy) Ward and Susan Ward; six grandchildren, Danielle, Reggie, Spencer, Nicole, Robby and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Harper and Ezrah. He is further survived by his siblings, Ralph (Dawn) Welch, Aleta Pingel and Jeanette Maas; brother-in-law, Dr. Robert (Lois) Meisel; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as siblings, Eugene, Clyde and Delbert Welch, and Emma Grosskopf.

Funeral services for Larry will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gordon Oliver officiating. Burial will be in the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday after 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Marjorie M. Rusch, 95, formerly of Shawano, was called home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Green Bay.

Funeral services for Marge will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church of Shawano. The Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service.

A full obituary will appear in the Thursday edition of the Shawano Leader.

Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the Rusch family with the service arrangements.

Online condolences can be shared at www.mickelsonfs.com

Mortes “Mort” C. Kind, 65, of the Township of Wescott, Shawano County, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017.

Mortes Christian Kind was born Dec. 13, 1952, in Fond du Lac, son of the late Melvin A. and Mary L. (Jesse) Kind. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac in 1971. Mort was united in marriage to Jennifer Kautz in 1977 at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass; the couple later divorced in 1990. He was employed by Walker Forge Inc., Clintonville, for a time, and later worked as a die-maker for Arrowcast Inc. in Shawano for 27 years until retirement in August 2017. Mort loved to spend time on the Cloverleaf Lakes boating with family or fishing for panfish. He enjoyed golfing, especially with his brother, Mark. Mort liked to travel to warm destinations with friends and family. He was a huge Green Bay Packer fan and loved to cheer on the green and gold. Family get-togethers and entertaining were always at the top of his list, and he knew how to have a good time, either out on the dance floor or at the karaoke mic. Mort will be remembered as a man who had a tough exterior, but was like a teddy bear on the inside with family. He was also a man who was able to see the positive side of any situation.

Survivors include his daughter, Molly (Robert) Greene, Clarkston, Michigan; son, Luke Kind, Kunson Airbase, South Korea; grandchildren, Joseph, Tyler and Alexander Greene, and Kenedy and Jackson Kind; sister, Kelly (Kendall) Hoffman, Fond du Lac; and brother, Mark (Rosemary) Kind, Shawano.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home and Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Jill Meyer officiating. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, in the spring.

Friends may call on Friday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

God called our beloved mother and grandmother, Marjorie M. Rusch, home on Dec. 24, 2017, peacefully entering the arms of her Lord and Savior at 7:02 a.m.

Marjorie was born on July 5, 1922, in Shawano to the late John and Ada (Habeck) Heling. She attended school in Shawano, graduating from Shawano High School in 1940. On Oct. 23, 1947, Marge married the love of her life, Harold Rusch. Harold preceded her in death far too early on Feb. 19, 1990. Both Harold and Marge raised their children to know Jesus, leaving a legacy of love.

Marge worked many jobs and was an active volunteer throughout her life. Those jobs that she loved and enjoyed included working as a clerk at Shawano County Courthouse and secretary of St. James Lutheran Church and School. She was an Avon lady for more than 40 years. Marge was a vibrant and active community member, working the polls on election days, judging work at the fair, and serving as an officer of the American Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered whenever called upon to help. Marge was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, where she served on the Altar Guild and the Tabitha Society, where she prepared and served food for funerals.

She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was the original scrap booker and kept records of everything. Marge always kept busy and enjoyed being on the go all the time. She loved to talk. In 2014, Marge moved to Bornemann Senior Care in Green Bay, and participated in all the activities there. Staff and fellow residents loved Margie’s pleasant demeanor, playful attitude and beautiful smile. She was so grateful for the care provided and always said thank you for all that was done for her. Marge was a gift to her family and all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, James (Sandy) Rusch, John (Sue) Rusch, Dan (Audrey) Rusch, Marianne (John) Oates and Richard (Karen) Rusch; her grandchildren, Tammy (James) Pilkington, Jonathan (Alisha Hughes) Rusch, Samantha (Hector) Perez, Megan (Joey) O’Brien, Michael Oates and Kiley Rusch; and her great-grandchildren, Preston Rusch, Isabella Perez, Gavin Pilkington, Brody O’Brien, Maddyson Hughes, Brecklyn Pilkington, Madison Forner, Lucas Rusch, Nieve Perez, McKenna Rusch, Elijah O’Brien, Arsyn Rusch and Finnley O’Brien.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her brother and special sister-in-law, Willis and Joann Heling; her sister-in-law, Eva (Ken) Gevers; and her brother-in-law, Marvin (Barbara) Rusch.

Funeral services for Marjorie will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. The Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin will officiate. Private interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial fund has been established in Marge’s name for St. James Lutheran School.

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

The family thanks Judy Zeitler, Marge’s faithful Stephen Minister and friend for 12 years, the staff at Bornemann, and all who loved this special and amazing woman. Well done, good and faithful servant!

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Mark Twain

Diana Kay Whealon (née Sorenson), 60, of Shawano, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2017, after a long two-year battle with bile duct cancer.

Per Diana’s wishes, she donated her body to the Medical College of Wisconsin and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

A full obituary may be found online and online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” Mark Twain

Diana Kay Whealon (née Sorenson), 60, of Shawano, passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2017, after a long, two-year battle with bile duct cancer.

Diana fought until the end and was surrounded by her husband Ed and her mother and father, Janis (née Worden) and Douglas Sorenson, along with her sisters, Tamara Leigh Oda, of Cedarburg, Vicki (Todd) Styka, of Manitowoc, and brother Derrick Sorenson, of Oconomowoc, at her childhood home in Cedarburg. Diana is finally pain free and embraced by our Lord, survived by her many nieces and nephews, and welcomed into heaven by her father-in-law Dr. Jack Whealon, grandparents Otis and Sylvia (née Peterson) Worden and others who went before her.

Diana and Ed met at UW-Platteville where she earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science and journalism. The two married on June 28, 1980. After graduation, they moved to Shawano, where Diana was employed by Midwest Breeders/CRI.

Anyone who was blessed to know Diana knew, in addition to adventuring with Ed, that dogs were her passion from an early age and into her adult life.

What began as a hobby with her first Weimaraner, Heidi, of learning the dog show circuit, turned into a career with Diana going onto win numerous American and Canadian championships and becoming a top national breeder of Weimaraners and English Mastiffs. Diana then turned those experiences into a successful business as owner of Complete Canine Care Center for the past 27 years in Shawano.

Diana was active not only in the local Shawano business community, but also as a member of the Oconto Yacht Club, Weimaraner Club of Wisconsin, Mastiff Club of America, Shawano County Humane Society, Navarino Nature Center, and Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce. For the past 30 years, Diana and Terry Bruno co-lead Precious Pooches, the Shawano County 4-H dog project.

After her cancer diagnosis in October 2015, Diana turned her energies into advocating for Organ Donation and Donate Life. Per her request, her body will be donated to the Medical College of Wisconsin so others may learn more about this type of cancer. Her husband Ed and family would like to especially thank Dr. Johnny Hong, Dr. Ben George, Dr. Kia Saeian, along with her cancer/transplant team at Froedtert Hospital and Heartland Hospice in Milwaukee.

Diana expressed her wishes for no visitation and a private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Diana’s family wishes to expresses gratitude to all who offered support over the last two years and especially the last couple of months. You will never be forgotten. Memorials in Diana’s name may be made to the Shawano County Humane Society or Donate Life Wisconsin at P.O. Box 1095, Madison, WI 53701.

Herman Wasmund, 85, of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in De Pere.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in White Clay Lake with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Gillett American Legion Post 300 and the Gillett VFW Post 8314. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

A full obituary will be published in Saturday’s paper.

Swedberg Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Roger E. Miller, 65, of Bowler, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 in Antigo.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home.

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Virginia “Jinx” Campbell Harvey, 88, passed away on Dec. 24, 2017, at Monarch Meadows, North Mankato, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Belgrade United Methodist Church in North Mankato. Visitation will be at 1 p.m.

Jinx was born Sept. 12, 1929, in Rockford, Illinois, and also lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and New Rochelle, New York. She was married to Thomas Harvey for 30 years, and they raised six children in several different cities including Rockford, Illinois, and Shawano. She worked as a bookkeeper in their oil company business. She then moved to Green Bay and worked at Fort Howard Paper Company in customer service. Once retired, she lived in La Quinta, California, and Madison Lake, Minnesota. She loved socializing and being with her family at the lake in Waupaca. She volunteered and loved to travel, knit and read.

She is survived by six children, Don (Weece) Harvey, of Mequon, Jack (Al Burgermeister) Harvey, of Panama City, Florida, Linda (Jerry) Nantell of Indio, California, Scott (Toni) Harvey, of Stillwater, Minnesota, Kathy (Ray) Grant, of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, and Rod (Lauren) Harvey, of Willowbrook, Illinois. She has 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Don (Pat) Campbell; and sister-in-law, Ann Harvey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Belgrade United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s Association.

Jerry Carley, 68, died at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano on Dec. 28, 2017.

He was born March 12, 1949, in Antigo, son of the late Gilbert and Murial (Warner) Carley. He married Georgia Berndt on April 27, 1968, and she survives.

Jerry graduated from Antigo High School. He resided in Neenah and worked at the paper mill for many years until moving to Shawano. He enjoyed his post-career employment at Qualheim’s True Value.

He was an avid sportsman, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time at his cabin with family and friends. He also liked attending the Hodag Festival, and did stock car racing for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Kerri (Jamie) Piller, of Rothschild; a sister, Janice Carley Schultz, of Washington; a brother, Ron (Brian) Carley, of Antigo; four grandchildren, Heather, Kim, Morgan, and David; seven great-grandchildren; seven sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bret Carley; two brothers, Pat and Jack Carley; and a nephew, Matthew Carley.

A funeral service will take place at noon on Monday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Wes Jedras officiating. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery on a later date.

Friends may visit online at www.strasserrollerfh.com.

Herman W. Wasmund Jr., 85, of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in DePere with his daughter by his side. Herman was born on Aug. 6, 1932 in the Town of Washington to the late Herman and Helen (Giese) Wasmund Sr. On Jan. 12, 1957, Herman was united in marriage to Joyce Giese in the Town of Hintz. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2009. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving during the Korean conflict and earning two Bronze Stars. He enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, working on the farm and was a 40-plus year card player. Herman lived in the Town of Washington for most of his life, coached and played baseball and was known as a jack of all trades and master of all. He was a member of the Gillett American Legion Post 300 and Immanuel Lutheran Church in White Clay Lake.

Herman is survived by three daughters, Peggy (Ray) Lemieux, of Appleton, Bette (special friend Dale Diring) Schlies, of DePere, and Susan (Mark) Styczynski, of Bonduel; grandchildren, Rebeca (Mike) Panetti, Anthony (special friend Elizabeth) Christensen and Gary (special friend Ally) Schlies; step-grandchildren, Michael (Elisha) Styczynski, Andy (Trista) Schlies, Jonathan Lemieux and Dawn Marie (Mike) Jacoby; great-grandchildren, Corey, Chase, Elias, Lily, Evelyn, Mike Jr., Shauna, Christopher and Isaiah. He is further survived by his brother, Jerry (special friend Rosemary) Wasmund, of Cecil; sister, Donna (special friend, Ron) Larsen, of Suring; half-brothers, Ricky and Bill, of Burlington; and half-sister, Sharon, of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; parents, Herman and Helen; a sister, Isabelle; son-in-law, Rick Schlies; brother-in-law, Leon Larsen; and sister-in-law, Jean Wasmund.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in White Clay Lake with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Gillett American Legion Post 300 and the Gillett VFW Post 8314. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Zastrow Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Rennes Health Center in DePere, especially Lori, for its wonderful care given to Herman.

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Roger Earl Miller, 65, of Bowler, died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Antigo. Roger was born in Milwaukee on Dec. 18, 1952, a son of Merritt “Nick” and Amy (Gardner) Miller. On July 1, 1989, Roger married Pam Teg, in Vernon. Roger was the emergency preparedness coordinator for the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe. He served on the Shawano County Board as supervisor for District 21, and was a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Volunteer Fire Department. Roger was a Marine, serving with the corps from 1972 to 1975. Roger was a member of Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church in Red Springs and Mohican Veterans. Roger loved and enjoyed his pets, three dogs and two cats.

Roger is survived by his wife, Pam; siblings, Marie Denomie and Marlyn Waubanascum, of Gresham, Margo (Don) Nelis, of Bowler, and Kenneth Miller, of Green Bay. Roger is additionally survived by his close friend, Mike White, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Arnold Miller and Marcelene “Ezzy” Sparks.

A memorial service for Roger will be held at Stockbridge-Munsee Elderly Center at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, with Pastor Travis Kleinschmidt officiating. Visitation will be at the elderly center from noon till the time of service. Burial will be in the Red Springs Cemetery with Mohican Veterans and Gresham American Legion Post 390 performing military honors. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Carol Lee Chambers, 73, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Carol was born on Dec. 31, 1944, in Shawano to the late John and Elsie (Radtke) Braatz. On Jan. 11, 1964, Carol was united in marriage to Herbert Chambers Jr. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Herb preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 2016. She lived in Shawano all her life, was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and worked at CRI for several years.

Carol is survived by two daughters, Dawn Chambers-Troia, of Shawano, and Jodi (Mike) Winkler, of Little Suamico; four grandchildren, Sam, Ryan and Ben Winkler and Parker Troia; and one sister, Betty (Ken) Lohrengal, of Shawano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb; a granddaughter, Katherine; her parents; and one brother, Daniel.

Funeral services for Carol will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Carl Busch, 90, of Bonduel, was called home to the Lord on Dec. 29, 2017, in Bonduel with his family by his side. Carl was born on Jan. 4, 1927, in the Town of Underhill to the late August and Anna (Simon) Busch. Carl grew up on the family farm in Pulcifer, working with his dad. He married Dorraine Hanstedt on Dec. 17, 1949. They bought their own farm in the Bonduel area and raised seven children. Carl also worked at Leichts shipyard. After retiring from farming, he worked for Equity Co-op in Bonduel. In his spare time, Carl enjoyed trout fishing, playing cards, mostly sheepshead, hunting and going up north to the cabin, but most of all spending time with his family. He was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, serving as trustee, elder and bell ringer. He was a member of the White Clay Lake Sportsmen Club.

Carl is survived by his children, Carla Parsons, of Bonduel, Wesley Busch, of Bonduel, Rodney (Rosemarie) Busch, of Oshkosh, Noreen (David) Gruel, of Chilton, Cheryl (John) Paholke, of Bonduel, and Neil Busch, of Birnamwood; 15 grandchildren, Rachel (Cindy) Voeks, Trisha (Scott) Anderson, Shawn (Melissa) Parsons, Christopher Busch, Angela (Kelly) McKeefry, Amanda (Travis) Bricco, Gregory (Nina) Busch, Matthew (Andrene) Busch, Aaron (Lois) Gruel, Brent (Jenny) Gruel, Crista (Kyle) Turner, Jeremy Paholke, Charity (Jason) Schiltz, Joshua (Autumn) Paholke, Ashley Busch; 35 great-grandchildren, Aubree, Cole, Carli, Gage, Garrett, Eli, Maddox, Eden, Morgan, Wyatt, Catherine, Annabelle, Mason, Hudson, Sade, Madelynn, Matthew II, Jeremiah, Evelyn, Nathan, Lilian, Jaden, Holden, Stella, Jackson, Gabriel, Madeline, Sierra, Rhett, Ridge, Maxwell, Sophia, Xander, Hailey and Wyatt. Further survived by brother-in-law, Gerhard Rosenlund, sister-in-law, Dorothy Hanstedt, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceded in death by his wife, Dorraine; daughter, Jeannine Voeks; grandson, Michael Voeks; son-in-law, Larry Parsons; brothers, Victor and Augie Busch; and sister, Anita Rosenlund.

A funeral service for Carl will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Pastor Mark Palmer officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Meadow View Assisted Living in Bonduel and Thedacare hospice for their excellent care and compassion.

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