Maria J. Oviedo, 55, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2018, at her home, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Maria was born Aug. 6, 1962, in Coacoyula, Mexico, a daughter of the late Elfego and Gregoria (Flores) Cuenca. She attended school in Mexico. Maria married Raciel Oviedo in Mexico. The couple moved to the United States in 1978, and settled in Chicago. In the late 1980s the couple, along with their young family, moved to Shawano, where they established their family business, Flamingo’s Restaurant. Maria’s priorities were always family and work. She was a member of the Life Church.

Survivors include her husband, Raciel, of Shawano; her four children, Veronica (Pedro) Zarate, of Green Bay, Didia (Anthony) Thompson, of Appleton, Marcos Oviedo and Maria Victoria Oviedo, both of Shawano; nine grandchildren; her brothers, Roy Cuenca and Jose Cuenca, both of Shawano; her sisters, Cari (Rigo) Rebelledo, of Seymour, and Rosario (Rodrigo) Peralta, of Milwaukee; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Maria J. Oviedo will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Gil Castellanos will officiate. Visitation will begin at noon and continue until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred in Maria’s name.

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

God called our beloved Concordia Victoria Beversdorf home on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, peacefully entering the arms of her Lord and Savior at 4:15 a.m. at the Aperion Care Nursing Home in Valparaiso, Indiana, where she had resided for the past 15 months.

Concordia was born on Dec. 10, 1918, in Shawano to the late Theodore and Alma (Luebker) Kupsky. She was baptized on Dec. 28, 1918, by the Rev. Frank F. Selle at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. She was confirmed on April 30, 1933, by the Rev. Walter J. Plischke at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Her confirmation verse was, “Be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 (King James Version) Another favorite scripture was, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (KJV) She also liked saying, “Life is fragile, handle with prayer.” She was a woman of strong faith and commitment to the Lord.

At the age of 2, Concordia and her parents moved to Bonduel where she attended St. Paul Lutheran School. She began high school in Bonduel, then attended Shawano High School, graduating in 1937. She attended Shawano Teachers Training and received a teaching diploma from Oshkosh State Teachers College in 1939. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1971. Concordia was an elementary teacher for 29 years, teaching at the Beversdorf School, Town of Belle Plaine, from 1939 to 1940, the Slab City School in Bonduel from 1940 to 1941, and at St. James Lutheran School from 1957 until retiring in 1984.

On Aug. 16, 1941, Concordia was united in marriage to Arnold Beversdorf. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Richmond for 24 years, from 1941 until 1965. She then moved to Shawano where she lived from 1965 until 2011. In July 2011 she moved to Valparaiso, Indiana, to live with her son, James Beversdorf and his wife, Bonnie.

Mrs. Beversdorf was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, Shawano, where she taught Vacation Bible School, served on the church council, the centennial and anniversary committee, and an officer of the Ladies Aid and LWML Society. She served as a LWML zone (circuit) chairman, and from 1990 to 1994 as president of the North Wisconsin District LWML. She was a leader in the Red River 4-H Club from 1954 until 1962, and a member and officer of the Shawano Chapter of the Valparaiso Guild. She also volunteered at the LCFS Thrift Store for many years. She liked to cook, garden, sew, read, and write.

Relatives who share her memory and her faith are her children, the Rev. James (Bonnie) Beversdorf, of Valparaiso, Indiana, and Richard (Andrea) Beversdorf, of McCool Junction, Nebraska; her grandchildren, Michael (Jaana) Beversdorf, of Tampere, Finland, Matthew (Elizabeth Hagen) Beversdorf, of Tempe, Arizona, Melvin (Jaclyn) Beversdorf, of Burlington, and Joshua Beversdorf of McCool Junction, Nebraska; her granddaughter-in- law, Katarina Beversdorf, of Mundelein, Illinois; and her great-grandchildren, Hanna, Thelma, Caleb, Mabel, Gabriel, Sebastian, Charolette, Pearl, Willa, Emma, Eleanor, Lucas, and Serenity Beversdorf. She is also survived by her brother, Theodore (Marian) Kupsky, of Bonduel; and her sister-in-law, Bernice Beversdorf of Stevens Point.

Concordia was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Beversdorf; her infant son, Thomas; her great-grandchild, Enoch; her sister, Kathryn Kupsky; and her brother, Eldon Kupsky.

Funeral services for Concordia will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Stony Hill, of Shawano. The Rev. John Eyer will officiate. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until the hour of service. Memorials may be given to the Wolf River Lutheran High School, Shawano; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill Endowment Fund, Shawano; Lutheran Hour Ministries, St. Louis, Missouri; or the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, North Wisconsin District.

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

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Jerome Lee Schoenick, 64, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. Jerome was born on March 27, 1953, in Shawano, the son of the late Eldon and Marcella (Zabel) Schoenick. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1972 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an MP in Germany. Jerome shot his first black bear, enjoyed hunting, fishing and happy hour.

Jerome is survived by his son, Jeremy Staniforth; two brothers, Wayne Schoenick, of Shawano, and Keith (Lori) Schoenick, of Shawano; and one sister, Rachel (Randy) Krizek, of Shawano.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Mr. Richard Menning officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Shawano AMVETS Post 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Shawano from noon until the time of the service.

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Helen Beyer, 93, of Bowler, passed away on Jan. 20, 2018. Helen was born on Oct. 22, 1924, in the town of Red Springs to the late Peter and Alice (Williams) Peters.

Helen lived in the Gresham and Bowler area all her life. She married Gabe Beyer on June 9, 1951, in Morgan Siding. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1990. They farmed in the town of Red Springs and town of Almon all their married life. She was a member of the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church in Morgan Siding.

Helen is survived by one daughter, Alice (Bob) Reinke, Oshkosh; two stepsons, Dr. William (Kay) Beyer and David (Ernestine) Beyer; two grandchildren, Kristen (Joe) Phillippi, Bowler, and Brian Reinke, Oshkosh; and one sister, Besse (Wayne) Hetzer, Gresham; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Calvin, Merton and Albert; and two sisters, Myrtle Peters and Marie Vogelsang

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Old Stockbridge Presbyterian Church in Morgan Siding. Pastor Micah Shin will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.

Swedberg Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

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Charlotte MaryAnn Hesse (Schmidt), 91, of Temple Hills, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018.

Ms. Hesse was born on Sept. 13, 1926, in Leopolis to her parents, Edmund and Rosetta Schmidt. The youngest of seven children, she later moved to and attended high school in Shawano. In 1945, Ms. Hesse married her longtime husband of 62 years, Arthur Hesse, a young officer in the U.S. Army Air Corps. The following years she accompanied him on tours of duty to Alaska, California, Texas and Ohio until finally settling in the Washington, D.C., area in 1957.

Ms. Hesse was an avid golfer and played frequently at Andrews Air Force Base golf course, where she was once the women’s club champion and served as president of the Andrews Women’s Golf Association. Ms. Hesse was a devoted mother and homemaker. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting, gardening and singing in the choir at her local church.

Ms. Hesse is survived by her son, Scott Hesse; daughter-in-law, Patricia; and two grandchildren, Chris and Eric.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Arthur Hesse; her brothers, Daniel, Carlton, Frederick and Duane, and her sisters, Anita and Ruth.

A visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 26, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, Maryland. A service will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. at Oxon Hill Lutheran Church, 3415 Brinkley Road, Temple Hills, Maryland. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Shawn M. Waubanascum, 45, of Neopit, started her journey to the Spirit World on Monday evening, Jan. 22, 2018, in Green Bay.

Shawn was born June 7, 1972, in Shawano, a daughter of Edmund Waubanascum and the late Rose Notinokey. She graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 1990. She has been employed at the Menominee Casino. She is a member of the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed shopping and riding around.

Survivors include her three children, Steffany (Paul) Boivin, of Keshena, Steven (Erin Lewis) Boivin, of Milwaukee, and Joseph Boivin, of Neopit; her granddaughters, Maddison and Kristina Wayka; her sisters, Marilyn Waubanascum, of Shawano, Wendy Thomas, of Milwaukee, and Toni Waubanascum, of Keshena; her brothers, Edmund Waubanascum Jr., of Green Bay, Randy Waubanascum, of Green Bay, Dana Waubanascum, of Oconto Falls, and Tracy Waubanascum, of Neopit; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Claudine Madosh.

Funeral services for Shawn will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Menominee Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Zoar. Pastor Micah Shin will officiate. Visitation will take place at the Toni Waubanascum residence, W2407 Medicine Hat Trail, Keshena, after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, until 9 a.m. on Thursday. Visitation will resume after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church until the service at 11 a.m.

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

Elenora E. Jaeger, 92, of New London, formerly of Clintonville, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Residence, New London.

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

George E. Clayton, 81, of Shawano, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2018, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Shawano at Maple Lane.

George was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Shawano, a son of the late Clyde and Agnes (Baumgartener) Clayton. He attended school in Shawano, graduating from Shawano High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to the former Diane Graf in Shawano. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Shawano, where George worked as a roofer. The couple then moved to Appleton, where he worked as a machinist. In 1964, George and Diane moved to Milwaukee where they raised their family. Diane preceded George in death on Aug. 29, 1992. George continued working for several years, retiring in 1995 and moving to Breed. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycling. He built custom racing motors and spent many hours watching them run.

Survivors include his sons, Scott (Mary) Clayton, of Brookfield, and Brett Clayton, of Milwaukee; his constant companion, Louise Christensen; sisters, Marie Wagner, Edith Raddant and Sally (Don) Braatz; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for George E. Clayton will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at 4 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Todd Raether will officiate. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until the time of service. Interment will take place on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Valhalla Memorial Park in Milwaukee.

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

Mary Eugenia “Jean” Black, 98, found peace on Jan. 23, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born on May 8, 1919, to John and Mary Hickey in Waldorf, Minnesota.

Jean was a 1936 graduate of Waldorf High School. She graduated in 1940 with a BS in nursing from Marquette University. She worked at a hospital, for the Red Cross, and as an industrial nurse before marrying John C. Black, Shawano attorney, on June 17, 1944.

Jean spent most of her life in Shawano, nursing a large family. She was a gifted cook and baker, making the most delicious roasts and pies. She will be remembered for her attention to detail, nurturing disposition and selflessness. Jean was a devout Catholic and active member of the Sacred Heart Church of Shawano, volunteering for countless years as part of the Christian Mothers’ Association.

Jean was a proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by five of her children, John Black, of Appleton, Mary Ann (Tom) Callum, of Wheaton, Illinois, Charlie Black, of Pelican Lake, Joe Black, of Shawano, and Tim (Lori Kobs), of Shawano. She was a doting and devoted grandmother to Carrie (Bill) Grahn and C.J. (Vicki) LaFond, of Madison, and Lydia Black of Rhinelander. She was also a loving great-grandmother to Alex and Claire Grahn, and to Max and Maccoy LaFond.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband John C. Black, daughters Margaret E. LaFond and Alice E. Black, daughter-in-law Mary Pat Black, parents John and Mary Hickey, and siblings John, Mary Jo and Alice.

Family and friends whose lives Jean touched are invited to a visitation at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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Lester L. Moede, 91, of Shawano died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at his home.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Dean G. Ninneman, 59, of Shawano, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born on July 30, 1958, in Fond du Lac, the son of Gordon and Marie (Abitz) Ninneman. Dean worked construction his entire life, including Hutter Construction and Miron Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his weekly visits to the casino. He was a friend to everyone, a stranger to none.

Survivors include two children, Tyler Ninneman, of Green Bay, Heidi (Karl) Kuhr, of Green Bay; three grandchildren, Harlie, Ryder, and Harper; his mother, Marie Ninneman, of Shawano; his sister, Margie (Steve Schoderer) Perleberg, of Merritt Island, Florida; his nephew, Bryan (Brianne) Perleberg of Phoenix, Arizona; his significant other, Sue Collard; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will take place on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, from noon until 2 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave., Fond du Lac. Burial will follow the visitation at Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac.

Guestbook and tribute wall may be found by visiting www.ueckerwitt.com.

Ricky (Rick) R. Dickson, 68, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, after a long battle with cancer with his loving wife, Barb, by his side. Born Dec. 2, 1949, in Green Bay, Rick was the son of the late Ronald D. and Shirley A. (Hartleben) Dickson, of Krakow. He worked at various jobs in his life that included farming, truck driving, landscaping, and cab driving, just to name a few. On Oct. 2, 1992, he married the love of his life, Barbara J. Powless-Miller, and together they enjoyed 25 years of marriage.

Rick enjoyed resale and antique shopping with Barb, going out to eat on the weekends, collecting IH/Farmall toy tractors (If it isn’t red, leave it in the shed!), and getting together with friends and family. He especially enjoyed time with his sister, Peggy, and brother-in-law, Norb, and going to their home.

He is survived by his wife, Barb; his mother, Shirley; mother-in-law, Blanche Powless; sister, Peggy (Norbert) Budz; four children; two stepchildren; and eight grandchildren. He’s also survived by three sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, an aunt and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald; paternal grandparents, David and Louise Dickson; maternal grandparents Maurice and Ann Hartleben; niece, Wendy A. Tisch; father-in-law, Deacon Edmund C. Powless; sister-in-law, Patricia; and two brothers-in-law, Doug and Corey.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, after 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, with the funeral service/life celebration taking place at 7 p.m. with Pastor Loretta Waegli and Deacon Debbie Heckel officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rick’s name to Unity Hospice. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family.

Special thanks to Green Bay Oncology and Drs. Warren, Bodsvarsen and Jaslowski as well as Unity Hospice, Dr. Newman and all the staff of the Jack and Engrid Meng Hospice Residence for all the loving care and support given during the last few weeks.

Lester L. Moede, 91, of Shawano died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 2, 1926, in Bonduel, son of the late Louis and Martha (Dehn) Moede. He was united in marriage on Aug. 17, 1950, to Luella A. Eckert at Zion Methodist Church in Bonduel. Lester was a partner in Moede and Sons Inc. plumbing and heating, retiring in 1988. He was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and in the past served on several boards. Lester served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippine Islands. He was a member of Shawano American Legion, the 40&8 and the DAV. Lester enjoyed fishing, football, cooking, time spent at the cottage on Shawano Lake and breakfast at the Home Plate Restaurant.

Lester is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Moede) Laurinton, of California, and Beverly Moede, of Appleton; two grandchildren, Kurt and Steven; one brother, Harvey Moede, of Shawano; nephews and niece, Scott (Sue) Moede, Jayne VanOss and Ed Moede; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella; his parents; one brother, Warren Moede; and two sisters-in-law, Ila Moede and Donna Moede.

Funeral services for Lester will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Dr. Timm Griffin officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post 117. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. James Lutheran Church or school and the Shawano County Humane Society.

“If you can’t eat ‘em, don’t buy ‘em” — Lester

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Erin Patrice Paige, 60, of Bonduel, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Erin was born on July 2, 1957, in Winona, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Darrell P. and Mary M. (Gappa) McClanahan. On June 22, 1999, Erin was united in marriage to Johnie Paige in Rochester, Minnesota. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies. More than anything, Erin loved spending time with her family and friends.

Erin is survived by her husband, Johnie; three children, Sean McClanahan, of Shawano, Tulani Paige, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Jarel (Catherine) Paige, of Chippewa Falls; four grandchildren, Logan, Jordan, Teagan and McKinze; and her siblings, Tim McClanahan, Cathy McClanahan and Trisha McClanahan.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel.

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Patricia A. “Pat” Schill, 82, of Shawano died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. Pat was born on May 25, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Grosz) Wolski. Patricia worked as a sales rep for Grebes Bakery in West Allis for many years until retiring. On Dec. 7, 1995, Pat was united in marriage to Elroy “Al” Schill, Jr. in Shawano, who preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 2012. Pat enjoyed vacationing in Las Vegas and spending time on Shawano Lake. She loved her dog, Mia, her baby and pride and joy. Pat was a very generous and giving person and loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.

Patricia is survived by four children, Debbie (Dennis) Ricciardi, of Waterford, Bob (Sherry) Nowak, of Burlington, Vicki (Greg) Brzozowski, of Wind Lake, and Doug (Karen) Nowak, of Milwaukee; grandchildren, Lisa Wilke, Kelly Medcalf, Bob (Melissa) Nowak Jr., Sarah Nowak, Travis (Marie) Nowak, Nick Brzozowski, Mike Brzozowski, Tony (Megan) Ricciardi, Lisa (Mike) McGrath, Nick (Angel) Ricciardi; great-grandchildren, Mandy, Austin, Zach, Lizzie, Emily, Sophie, Joey, Kendal, Logan, Paige, Addison, Cameron and Cayden. She is further survived by her former husband, Casey Nowak, of Oak Creek, and many other relatives and friends, including good friend, Ralph Maas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Al Schill, and her parents.

A memorial service for Pat will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Fredrick “Fred” Ruch, 81, of Shawano (formerly Clintonville) passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, assisted with the arrangements.

Tony Leon Glover, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, surrounded by family at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, after a short bout with cancer. Since one of Tony’s greatest pleasures was telling stories, it’s only fitting to share his tale.

Tony was born on April 21, 1939, in Pine River, Minnesota. In his youth, the family moved between the homesteaded farm in Minnesota and Washington state. As a young man, he worked for the railroad and ranchers in Washington. At age 17, Tony enlisted in the U.S. Army and was soon sent to Korea, where he served about 15 months. Upon returning home, he was stationed in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. It was at this time that he met his wife, Karen K. Kerneen. On Sept. 12, 1959, they were united in marriage and enjoyed their love affair for 58 great years. He was employed with Giddings & Lewis, Utility Tool & Body Co., and Drott Manufacturing (which later became J.I. Case Co.) After nine years of working for other companies, 1968 was the birth of Glover’s Manufacturing Inc. in Wittenberg. The company has been in business since then, but is now operated by his three sons.

Tony was a man of many talents and interests. He was a cowboy, rodeo rider and chased many wild mustangs — and had great stories to tell about his adventures. On the tamer side, he was an inventor, having three patents in his name. His knack for designing was kind of unique, as he could build almost anything — but everything was in his mind and never on paper. He was a builder with three houses under his belt — the last being his log home dream house — also with no blueprints. It was here that he also decided that raising elk would give him a lot of enjoyment and add a little “class” to the place. He loved going to auctions and was especially interested in the Winchester and Colt guns. Tony was an avid sportsman in his younger days doing trapping, hunting, and fishing. His big passion in the later years was the 103 acres of land in the Garnet Mountains of Montana. He not only loved the land, but also the prospecting for gold.

Tony’s biggest love was his family; they were his pride and joy. He was blessed with three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He always enjoyed teaching them about his many interests, the outdoors and taking them out to the Montana land for vacations.

Tony is survived by his wife, Karen; three sons, Michael (special person Lisa Hirt), Ronald (Sharon) and Timothy (Cheri); grandchildren, Crystal (Ryan) Holder, Kelly (Marcus) Lorge, Courtney Glover and Dillion Glover; step-granddaughter, Krystal Hickey; great-grandchildren, Ian and Ella Holder; and step-great-grandchildren, Leah Thorson, Emiley, Sophia, Mckaila and Karter Hickey; sister, Ethel; sister-in-laws, Janet Glover, Mary Lee Glover, and Linda Kerneen; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Myrtle Glover; brothers, Richard (Bessie), Warren, Charlie (Mary), Lloyd, and Dale Glover; sisters, Hazel (Ben), Lela (Otto), Virginia (James), Marmian, and Zella (Jerome); daughter-in-law, Carolina Glover; granddaughter, Jessica Glover; parents-in-law, Earl and Lillian Kerneen; and brother-in-law, David Kerneen.

Tony left a lasting mark with his stories, his friends, and of course, his family, and he will be dearly missed. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. The Rev. Matthew Uttenreither will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Tigerton, where military honors will be conducted by the Tigerton Schlender-Polley American Legion Post 239.

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Helen Mary Maas, 92, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Maple Lane Acute Care.

Full obituary will appear in Saturday’s edition.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Marion J. Tomashek, 94, a Two Rivers resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Atrium Senior Living at Northland Lodge, Two Rivers.

She was born Sept. 16, 1923, in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Noble) Hoffman. Marion attended Shawano High School, graduating with the class of 1941. On Aug. 22, 1942, she married Raymond Tomashek in Shawano. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1983. She was employed with Hamilton Company, Two Rivers, for 27 years until her retirement. Marion worked at St. Vincent de Paul and was a member of Lakeshore Humane Society. She enjoyed bowling and golfing.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Judith (James) Jacob, Wisconsin Rapids; her son and daughter-in-law, Timothy (Hollis Harris) Tomashek, Alameda, California; eight grandchildren: Paul Nitzke, Lori (Bill) Clark, Mike Nitzke, John Nitzke, Scott Nitzke, Barbara (Jim) Tomashek-Ditter, Christine (Jason) Johnson and Robert (Tina) Tomashek; 14 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Norbert Tomashek; two sisters, Ruth Packard and June Maloney; and her best friend, Doris Otis.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau. Marion will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, from 11 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.

Memorials can be made to the following: St. Peter the Fisherman building fund, the Lakeshore Humane Society or charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com

The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Sheila Ellen Drometer, 75, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Well Spring Retirement Community following a brave battle with breast cancer.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service, and a reception will follow immediately after the service.

Sheila was born Feb. 14, 1942, the daughter of Herman A. Aageson, M.D., and Clarice McCarty Aageson.

Sheila was a graduate of Saint Catherine’s College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and worked as a medical technician. Often described as the life of the party, Sheila loved entertaining friends and family and never met a stranger. Her love of sports was evident on the golf course where she spent many days as well as watching football, especially the Packers, Patriots and the Bills. Sheila enjoyed her garden, growing vegetables and flowers. She also cherished the times she spent vacationing on Cape Cod collecting shells on the beach, digging for clams or relaxing on the beach. Most important to Sheila’s heart was her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, William G. Drometer; children, Kelly C. Alley (Roy), of Greensboro, Todd W. Drometer (Veleda), of Medfield, Massachusetts, and Eric A. Drometer (Patrice), of Green Oaks, Illinois; brother, Tom Aageson, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and her sister, Christine Norwood, of Elk Grove, California; and grandchildren, Owen and Riley Drometer, Flynn Drometer and McKenzie and Grayson Alley.

The family requests with gratitude that memorials in Sheila’s name be directed to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 L.B.J. Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.