Danny Lee “Howard” “Bubba” Schmidt, 61, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Appleton.

The son of the late Clyde and Marjorie (Ringel) Schmidt, Danny was born on July 20, 1954, in Shawano. He worked at Lakeland Industries for many years and was a past participant in the Special Olympics.

Danny enjoyed feeding the deer, fishing, collecting caps and taking car rides, especially past the family farm. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to polka music and Johnny Cash, and never missed an episode of “The Price is Right.” He was an avid Brewers, Packers and NASCAR fan. He loved Bubba sandwiches with Sun Drop, no ice.

For the past five years, Bubba resided with his brother Andy, Lori and their family. He loved spending time with his family and spoiling all of his nieces and nephews. He seemed to know everyone and made new friends wherever he went. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Danny is survived by his brothers and sisters, Dennis (Dorine) Schmidt, of Tilleda, his twin, Dave (Karla) Schmidt, of Greenville, Peggy (Dennis) Spanbauer, of Oshkosh, Bonnie Schmidt, of Shawano, Kathy (Mark) Kroenke, of Shawano, Kristy (Tim) Paiser, of Gresham, Karen (John) Peters, of Green Bay, and Andy (Lori) Schmidt, of Gresham; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Gresham with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham on Friday, April 1, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and will continue at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

“I’m the number one man in Shawano County.”

The family would like to thank the staffs at both Shawano Medical Center and Appleton Medical Center for the wonderful, compassionate care given to Bubba.

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Shirley Kay Grosskreutz, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at her home. Shirley was born on Sept. 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Clifford Hokenstad and Jane Frances (Montour) Hokenstad Vanderwalker. She lived in Shawano all of her life and owned and operated Shirley’s Beauty Salon. Shirley was united in marriage to Roger E. Grosskreutz on Jan. 3, 1968, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roger preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2012. Shirley enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and needle point. She was part of the bowling league, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, but more than anything she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, Cyndee Joy (Rodney) Remmers, of Alabama, Jerry (Carol) Grosskreutz, of Shawano, and Dan (Diane) Grosskreutz of Clintonville; seven grandchildren, Stacy, Justin, Shanna, Cody, Robbie, Heide and Nicholas; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by 10 brothers and sisters, Mary Ellen (Rich) Williams, Barbara Hokenstad, William Hokenstad, Richard (Cheryl) Hokenstad, Kathryn (Larry) Hafeman, Byron (Barb) Vanderwalker, Sharon (Gary) Ambrose, Judy (Tom) Lessmiller, Douglas (Debbie) Vanderwalker, and Gary (Marie) Vanderwalker; as well as one uncle, Sylvester (Carol) Montour; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; one daughter, Dawne; her father, Clifford; her mother, Jane Hokenstad Vanderwalker; her step-father, Byron Vanderwalker; one brother, Allen Hokenstad; and one sister, Janet Koscher.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Loretta Waegli officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Loretta M. Moore, 80, of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

Loretta was born on July 23, 1935, in Iron River, Michigan, the daughter of the late Dillard and Sudie (Ponders) Puckett. She attended the Stambaugh Schools. Loretta married Santford Moore on Jan. 2, 1954, and the couple made their home in Gillett for over 25 years. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2014. Santford preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 2014.

Loretta attended the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jerry) Taylor, of Gillett; son, Sam (Kelly) Moore, of Gillett; brother, Jim (Annette) Puckett, of Iron River; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Moore; brothers, Allen, Andrew, Lewis, David and Herman Puckett; sisters, Gladys Rowe, Eunice Newman, Edith Underwood, Elizabeth Woodring, Pearl Watkins, Elsie Abrahamson and Nancy Carlson.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 1-1:45 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dawn Treado Green to officiate. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Alvin, in the spring.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Loretta M. Moore online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.

Redbuffalo Dancer Welsch Jr., 5 months, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Visitation for Redbuffalo will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Neopit Community Center. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Joel Jores will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Neopit.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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The Rev. Michael John Ascher, 69, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Michael was born on Nov. 20, 1946, in Shawano, the son of the late Felix J. and Rose M. (Sperberg) Ascher. Michael was united in marriage to Candace “Candy” Seignemartin on April 23, 1988, in Gillett. He taught social studies for 14 years at Sacred Heart, was the former Main Street manager in the Shawano and Two Rivers communities before entering pastoral ministry in 2001.

Michael was an active member and past president of the Shawano County Arts Council. He was also active in the church, enjoyed vegetable gardening, “rough” carpentry, and playing board games with his beloved grandchildren.

Michael is survived by his wife, Candy; four children, Eric Ascher, of Shawano, Karl Ascher, of Wild Rose, Richard Rajchel, of Appleton, and Christopher (Holly) Rajchel, of Appleton; his grandchildren, Nathon Ascher, Aubrey (Chris) Schwartz, Caresse (James) Russell, Nicholas Howard, Gabe Ascher, Joe Ascher, Christian Haataja, Christopher Rajchel and Brayden Rajchel; and three great-grandsons, Rockland, Noah and Taylin. He is further survived by his brother and sisters, Dr. Peter D. Ascher, of Bowler, Mary (David) Sund, of Minnesota, and Rita (David) Skalecki, of Green Bay.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sara Ascher; his parents; and one sister, Patricia.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016, at Church on the Hill in Shawano with the Rev. Allen Christenson officiating. Inurnment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Ronald “Ron” F. Smith, 75, of Nelma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, surrounded by his family, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Sept. 3, 1940, in Antigo, the son of the late Joseph E. and Linda (Frisch) Smith. He was a high school graduate.

Ron was a well-known local businessman who made a difference in his community, establishing four businesses in the Alvin area: Brule River Tap, Backwoods Motel, Brule River Builders and the Y Not Here, which he successfully operated since 2003. He was a member of the Wisconsin Tavern League.

Ron was well-known for the love he felt for his children. Ron’s stories of fly fishing, hunting and old times were enjoyed by his friends and customers, and he will be remembered by many for his sharp wit and sense of humor.

Ron is survived by his children, Barb (Paul) Joki, of Nelma, Jackie (Randy) Wall, of Iron River, Michigan, Chris (Curt) Smith, of Green Bay, David (Heidi) Smith, of Seymour, Gary (Tara) Smith, of Iron River, Michigan, and Shannon (Tanya) Smith, of Shawano; brother, Bill (Jill) Smith, of Nelma; grandchildren, Valerie, Steven, Jeffrey, Debbie, Noah, Adam, Nicole and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Aubrey, Liam, Brooklyn and Jaylynn; nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sarah.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Y Not Here, Nelma.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald “Ron” F. Smith online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.

Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Ronald A. “Papa Ron” Hensel, 83, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Ronald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 26, 1932, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Yanka) Hensel.

Ronald was united in marriage to Betty DeLacerda on June 18, 1954, in Fort Meade, Maryland. He worked for the Chicago Northwest Railroad for 30 years and 6 months. He lived in Shawano for the last 33 years.

Ronald enjoyed swimming, diving, water skiing, hunting, fishing and, most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Betty; his children, Ricky Hensel, of Suring, Steven (Diane) Hensel, of Shawano, Todd Hensel, of Shawano, and Lisa Hensel-Gueths, of Shawano; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Hensel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Pastor Melinda Shriner officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites conducted by Shawano AMVETS Post 10. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Roy F. Hoppe Jr., 64, of the Township of Dupont, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2016, at ThedaCare Appleton Medical Center.

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

Sandi “Beach” Giordana, 60, passed away on April 3, 2016, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born to Emil and Lorraine (Morton) Giordana.

Sandi was a free spirit, which brought her to many places in the states. She loved camping, fishing, building and creating projects, gardening, and was an avid planter of trees. She loved her family dearly. Life for Sandi was all about spending time with family, friends and her grandchildren.

Sandi spent her career as a certified nursing assistant. With having such a career, she was able to care for her grandmother Violet. She then worked at Maple Lane Health Care Center, and for the last 10 years, she cared for her mother.

Sandi is survived by her mother, Lorraine (Butter); her sister, Audra Giordana; sister-in-law, Ellen Urbanovitch; her wife, LeeAnn Laes; son, James Masterman; daughter, Crystal Mastermam; son-in-law, Nicholas Popowich; stepson, Matthew (Ciara) Kaercher; stepdaughter, Ashley Kaercher; grandchildren, Mason Masterman and Lexi Popowich; stepgrandchildren, Chase, Mila and Sophia Kaercher, and Hailey, Brady and Jaydon Collard; and nephew, Jayson Giordana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Emil Giordana Jr., and her brothers, Charles and Paul Giordana.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Fargo Funeral Home, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

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

Robert “Bob” F. Thayer Jr., 80, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, with his family by his side, after his long battle with cancer.

Bob was born on Aug. 26, 1935, to the late Robert and Jean (Gielczewski) Thayer in Chicago. He was united in marriage to Ellie Doljanin on Feb. 14, 1935, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Chicago. They had recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

Bob and Ellie moved from Chicago to Wabeno and lived there for 10 years. He worked for the state Department of Transportation for 17 years before retiring and moving to Bonduel to be closer to his daughters and family.

Bob loved to spend time with his family and friends, going to see the guys at the Shawano McDonald’s and golfing with friends. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Bob was known for his quick wit, great sense of humor, always willing to help others and his good heart. Family was everything to him.

Bob is survived by his wife, Ellie; three daughters, Laura Thayer, of Bonduel, Janet (Stephen) Cheney, of Marinette, and Kim (Travis) Jiskra, of Bonduel; grandchildren, Rob (Suzy) Wettstein, Kyle (Megan) Cheney, Ryan (Anne) Wettstein, Kristin Cheney, Kelli (Billy) Forrest, Hallie Jiskra, Tyler Matelski, Jackson Jiskra and Riley Jane Jiskra; great-grandchildren, Ella, Max, Wynn, Harper Jean and two more additions to come. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, June; and brother-in-law, George Lowe.

Please join us on April 29, 2016, at The Main Event in Cecil. A buffet dinner will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate Bob’s life.

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

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Viola J. Pasch, 94, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully on Monday April 4, 2016, at her residence at Aster Retirement Community, Clintonville. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family.

Patrick Casey Fazendin, born on March 7, 1966, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2016, at the age of 50.

Patrick loved photography, sailing, computer programming and the culinary arts. His talents included the unique ability to engage people, and to find pleasure in the natural beauty of the world around him. All these skills made him an extremely congenial individual whom everyone enjoyed being around.

Patrick is survived by: two wonderful daughters, Caitlin and Casey Fazendin; two grandchildren, Reese Fazendin and Charliese Pedretti; as well as his brothers and sisters, Jean (Richard) Ready, Mary Huelskamp, Tom (Lee) Fazendin and Scott (Karen) Fazendin; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Phyllis Fazendin.

Private family services will be held.

Online condolences can be directed to Swedberg Funeral Home.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Russell Conjurski, 69, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Russell Peter Conjurski was born in Manitowoc on May 30, 1946, son of the late Clarence and Marceil (Parworph) Conjurski Sr. After graduating from high school, Russell served his country honorably as a United States Marine in the Vietnam Conflict. He went on to work for Boeing Airplane Co. in Seattle, Washington. While living in Seattle, Russell was united in marriage to Shelley Pyawasay.

In his free time Russell enjoyed cooking, painting, flying remote-controlled airplanes and especially fishing.

Russell is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shelley; siblings, Carmen Olson, of Indiana, Gale Pechinski, of Manitowoc, Clarence Conjurski Jr., of Manitowoc, and Scott House, of Florida. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service for Russell will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Shawano AMVETS. Visitation will be held at the Conjurski residence, N897 Kenote Road, Keshena, beginning at 3 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2016, and continuing until 8 a.m. Wednesday. Additional visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Neil P. Burton, 81, of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Neil Phillip Burton was born on March 21, 1935, in the town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County, to Melvin and Margaret (Bronold) Burton. After graduating from Bear Creek High School, he entered the military. Neil served stateside in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. Following the service, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a year. He was united in marriage on Aug. 30, 1958, to Patricia K. Schroeder at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville.

Neil was a handyman and worked at various jobs in the Clintonville area over the years, like FWD Corporation, was a carpenter with Doug Heiman Builders, sold Christmas trees for Arneson’s, and worked part-time as a custodian at Bear Creek School District.

Neil and Pat ran the Clintonville Motel for some time in the 1960s. The couple co-owned and operated Ember’s Supper Club on Main Street in Clintonville from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.

Neil’s memberships included St. Rose Catholic Church and American Legion Post 63, both of Clintonville. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially liked going fishing, deer and turkey hunting, and the log cabin on Pine River. Neil loved spending time up north at “the logger” with family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Pat; four children, Erica (Kelly) Klaeser, of Marion, Marcia (Rodney) Dennison, of Bear Creek, Todd Burton, of Clintonville, and Mark (Heather) Burton, of Suamico. There are four grandchildren, Tiffany (Alex) Peterson, Brandon Dennison, Seanna Burton and Sawyer Burton. There are three sisters, twins Ruth Shepherd, of Clintonville, and Rita Young, of Shiocton, and Kathleen Happersett, of Neenah. There are four brothers, Norman “Jim” Burton, of Appleton, Russell (Vaugn) Burton, of Appleton, Harold “Huck” (Bonnie) Burton, of Hayward, and Roy (Marlene) Burton, of Appleton. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Leslie; an infant sister, Beverly; two sisters-in-law, Ann Burton and Gretchen Burton; and three brothers-in-law, Bud Happersett, Richard Shepherd and Delton Young.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. The Rev. John “Jack” Mullarkey will officiate, and interment will be at a later date in the parish cemetery. Military honors will be provided at church by members of VFW Post 664, American Legion Post 63 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63, all of Clintonville. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors and staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially the second-floor ICU team, for the compassionate care and concern given to Dad.

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Marcella M. Pues, 79, of the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Evergreen Care Center in Shawano.

Marcella was born on March 17, 1937, in the Township of Maine, Outagamie County, as the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie (Euhardy) Krueger. She graduated from Clintonville High School. Marcella later met Sherman Pues while at church, and the rest was history, as they say. The couple were united in marriage on July 5, 1958, at Ascension Lutheran Church in the Township of Navarino, Shawano County. They resided their entire married life in the Township of Matteson, where they raised their family. Sherman preceded his wife in death on Nov. 25, 2013.

Marcella’s main focus was always on her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been a member of her local homemakers club and enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing, cooking, baking, watching her birds, and reading to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Lynn (Dale) Belongia II, Bonduel, and Sonya Lea (Skeeter) Schoepke, Shawano; sons, Thomas Israel (Menassa) Pues, Clintonville, and Christopher Walter Pues, Clintonville; grandchildren, Nicole (Dustin Kunschke) Belongia, Gregory Belongia, Sabrina (Jesse) Carpenter, Christopher Pues Jr., Anthony Pues, Abigail Pues, Xander Pues, Shantel Schoepke, Mark, Killian, Clarence and Dominic; great-grandchildren, Hannah Figlinski, Hunter Carpenter and Willow Carpenter; brothers, Kenneth and Raymond (Joan) Krueger; sister, Linda (Jerry) Honish; also numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sherman Pues; and brother, Dennis Krueger.

Marcella’s funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Ascension Lutheran Church, Township of Navarino, Shawano County, with the Rev. Marcia Sabin officiating. Interment will be at the Bethesda Cemetery, Township of Navarino, Shawano County. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established by Marcella’s family.

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

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Gordon Gilbert Ainsworth, 91, of Bonduel, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2016, due to complications after surgery for a broken hip.

Gordon was born on Friday, Feb. 13, 1925, to the late Henry and Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth.

Gordon grew up on the Ainsworth family farm in the town of Waukechon. He started his education in the Dallman School. After graduating from Shawano High School, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics on the GI Bill.

On June 14, 1952, Gordon was united in marriage to Marjorie Peterman. Together they raised six strong and independent daughters on a dairy farm near Frazer Corners. In 1962, Gordon was recognized as Shawano County Outstanding Young Farmer.

Gordon served his community in many ways, including Frazer Corners School Board, board of directors of Production Credit Association, Maple Lane and Good Shepherd Health Care Centers. He also served on the Shawano County Board, was a founding member of the Shawano DHIA and was a member of the Shawano County Farm Bureau and American Legion Post 217, Bonduel. While serving on the council at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, as president for six years and treasurer for 20 years, he drew the plans for the narthex addition complete enough to be granted state approval.

After retiring from farming in 1987, Gordon and Margie moved to the new home they built in Bonduel; they were proud to have used trees from their farm for the lumber. While retired, he became a founding member of the Bonduel Archives and spent countless hours renovating a home into a legal public building to house the archives.

Gordon enjoyed woodworking, bowling, traveling and playing cards with friends, and seldom missed his Friday night fish fry. Gordon was always up for a good debate and was never afraid to tell it like it was. He will be remembered as a storyteller with a quick wit. He was a huge Badgers fan, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Gordon is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Margie Ainsworth; daughters, Barb (Charlie) McKeefry, Deb (Brian) Schneider, Sandy Swietlik, Terri (Kevin) Ferfecki and Diane (Gary) Przybylski; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kristin (Clint), Brooklyn and Bailey Whitehorse, Greg McKeefry, Aaron, Mady and Emma, Brianna, Andrea (Jordan) and Branden (Maureen) Schneider, Elizabeth (Matt), Sydney and Brynley Kunstman, Becky (Brad), Brady, Beau and Blaire Chriske, Ben (Stacey) Ainsworth, Jessica (Matteo) Reginato, Johnny, Jackie (Kyle), and Karly (Eric) Swietlik, Lindsay and Taylor Przybylski. He is further survived by his siblings, Ken, Georgia, Phyllis Ward, Ohio, Crystal (Herbert) Sandmire, Green Bay, Pauline (Bob) Buchner, Michigan, John (Margie), Shawano, Patricia (Tim) McGuire, California, and Peggy Bastar, Shawano; brothers-in-law, Darwin Hill and Bob Koehler; and sister-in-law, Betty Ainsworth, Shawano; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Swiecichowski; brother, Vernon; brothers-in-law, John Bastar and Dan Ward; as well as sisters-in-law, Janice Hill, Shirley Koehler and Audrey Ainsworth.

Gordon was an honest, hard-working man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He always taught his girls that there was reward in an honest day’s work.

Dad, now your work is done, you have earned your reward. We will miss you. — Gordon’s girls.

A funeral service for Gordon will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Township of Lessor, N1731 County Road S, Pulaski. The Rev. Mike Dismer will be officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Bonduel American Legion Post 217. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel on Friday, April 15, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the Bonduel Archives or the Ainsworth Memorial Children’s collection at the Shawano City-County Library.

Gordon’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the health care workers who helped Gordon stay living in his home until the end, Southern Care Staff (especially Erin and Mary), Shonda, Melissa, and Jayne, Tammy and Randy Wilson, Michelle, the Bonduel EMTs, the staffs at Shawano and Aurora hospitals, Our Savior’s Pastoral Care and many more.

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Ila Mae H. Moede, 95, fourth-generation, lifelong Shawano resident and community historian, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Shortly after her birth on Sept. 3, 1920, in Neopit, Ila and her parents, the late George and Hilda (Netzel) Hill, moved back to Shawano. After high school, she was employed at Cantwell-Peterson Clinic.

Ila always had an interest in flying and became the first woman to solo an airplane from the Shawano airport. On May 25, 1946, in Shawano, Ila was united in marriage to Warren L. Moede, who preceded her in death on March 12, 1994. She worked at Moede & Son’s Plumbing as a bookkeeper until her retirement.

Ila had many interests, especially Shawano history. That interest lead her to author three books, “Grandma’s Footprints: A History of Shawano, Wisconsin from 1843 to 1918,” “Shawano A Humming Good Town” and “From the Pineries to the Present.” She also enjoyed snowmobiling, biking, playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles and traveling.

Ila was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Shawano, where she taught Sunday school classes and an adult Bible class for many years. She was the past matron for the Order of the Eastern Star, on the board for Friends of the Library, was a part of the Historical Society and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Ila is survived by her son, Edward, of Shawano; two grandsons, Warren James Edward “Jake” Moede and Alexander Nadeau Moede; and her brother, John Hill, of Shawano.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, her parents, two brothers, and five sisters.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with the Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

A memorial fund has been established at First Presbyterian Church in Ila’s name.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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David Peplinski, 76, of Cecil, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2016, with his family by his side. Born on Oct. 13, 1939, in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Harry and Pearl (Poznanski) Peplinski. He was one of four children.

The family later moved, to Richfield. David graduated from Slinger High School and later served in the Army. He married Sue Riesch, of Slinger on July 13, 1968. He worked on highway and bridge construction for 33 years. They moved to the Shawano area in 1978.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid gardener and cook.

He is survived by his wife, Sue, of Cecil; daughter, Michelle Peplinski, of Madison; brother, Jerry, of Cecil; sister, Mary Ann (Ken) Ries, of Centerville, Georgia; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Bruce.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jules Blank and the staff of Green Bay Oncology, and the doctors and nurses of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Simply Cremation is assisting the family.

Paul O. Eberhardt, 67, of Clintonville, passed away unexpectedly while at his winter home in Punta Gorda, Florida, on Thursday, April 7, 2016, of a sudden heart attack with his wife, Nancy, and numerous friends by his side.

Paul was born on Jan. 15, 1949, in Clintonville as the son of Florence (Oertel) Eberhardt and the late Roy Eberhardt. He attended St. Martin Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Clintonville High School.

Paul then went on to serve his country in the Army National Guard. He graduated from the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science and started working for his family’s funeral business, Eberhardt Funeral Home, now known as Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville and Marion.

On Sept. 11, 1971, Paul was united in marriage to Nancy Susa at St. Martin Lutheran Church. The couple lived in and around the Clintonville area their entire life. Paul served the Clintonville and Marion communities as a funeral director for many years. He was a caring and professional funeral director, retiring in 2002 to make room for his son in the family business.

Paul was a faithful member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville, where he was a past Communion assistant and served on the church finance committee. He was a member of Clintonville American Legion Post 63 and past president of the Clintonville Lions Club as well as the Clintonville Curling Club. His love for the game of golf led him to many years of membership at the Clintonville Riverside Golf Course.

Paul loved to spend time in the outdoors with family and friends. Basically, if it had horns, swam or flew, he caught or hunted it. Often he would come home dirty from hours of planting food plots on his Ford tractor. He enjoyed a glass (or two) of scotch and along with Nancy enjoyed going out to local restaurants with their friends.

For the past 10 plus years, the couple has enjoyed spending time in Florida, where they met lots of wonderful people whom Paul spoke fondly of often. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family, and we take comfort in knowing he is in the care of his Lord and Savior. Until we see you again, Dad …

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; daughter: Carrie (Cory) Peeters, and their daughter, Cacy, of Seymour; son, Andy (Amy) Eberhardt, and their sons, Spencer and Cole, of Clintonville; mother, Florence Eberhardt, of Clintonville; brother, Ken (Linda) Eberhardt, of Stevens Point; sister: Gail Eberhardt, of Rhinelander; also numerous other relatives & friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Roy; son, Jeff, in infancy; mother-in-law, Beulah Susa; and father-in-law, Gilbert “Scottie” Susa.

Paul’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at noon at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Christian Burg officiating. Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville with full military honors conducted by members of Clintonville American Legion Post 63, VFW Post 664 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 63. Friends may call from 2-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville and at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family will be creating a memorial fund for the St. Martin Lutheran School.

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

Walter LeRoy “Roy” Plamann was relieved of his long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s on April 9, 2016, at the age of 85.

Walt was born in Nichols on May 21, 1930, to Walter F. Plamann and Mabel (Blink) Plamann. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1948. After high school, he served two tours in the U.S. Navy, primarily as a firefighter; one in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the other aboard the USS Midway.

He married Janet (Wirth) of Antigo on June 14, 1958. Through their 40-year marriage, they raised three children: Susan (Randy) Palmbach, Winchester, Nancy (Chris) Harn, Freedom and Dan (Lisa) Plamann, Sturgeon Bay. He was also a proud grandpa to two grandchildren: Benjamin Palmbach (fianceé Billie Shafer), Neenah, and Olivia Harn, Freedom.

During his 40-year career with Kimberly-Clark, Walt was also active in several volunteer organizations. This included serving as assistant fire chief with the Clayton-Winchester Fire Department as well as being an active member of the Clayton Area Lions Club. Throughout his younger years, he was very active in sports. He played semi-pro baseball, lettered in track and boxing, and played football. His passion became golf, for which he earned many trophies. In his retirement years he became a supporter of the Neenah Rockets athletic teams. He was regularly seen in the bleachers until he was no longer able to attend. During this time he also took pride in being active with his church, St. Gabriel Parish.

Along with his children, daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law and grandchildren, Walt is survived by two brothers, Dennis (Joanne), Mequon, and Russell (Shirley), Seymour, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Otto (Nona) Wirth, Bass Lake; three spouses of brothers-in-law, Dorothy Wirth, Antigo, Delores Wirth-Meyer, Wausau, and Geri Wirth, Manitowoc; as well as many nieces and nephews.

After passing, he was greeted by his parents; his wife; three brothers, Keith, Gary and Merle; a sister, Audrey; two sisters-in-law, Patricia and Georgiana; three brothers-in-law, Donald Wirth, Richard Wirth and Robert Wirth; and nephew, Brian Wirth.

Walt’s family would sincerely like to thank the staff at St. Paul in Kaukauna, ThedaCare Hospice and especially Grand Horizons in Appleton. You helped him through his worst but still loved him like he was the best.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at St. Gabriel Parish, 900 Geiger St., Neenah, with the Rev. Larry Seidl officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at Neenah’s Westgor Funeral Home, and again at church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association either through the family or the following Web page: http://act.alz.org/goto/4Daddy Westgor Funeral Home, 205 W. Doty Ave., Neenah, is assisting the family.

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