Frances “Jeannie” Margaret Pyawasay, 87, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Shawano. Jeannie was born in Keshena on Feb. 21, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Grace (Grignon) Martin. On Dec. 31, 1949, Jeannie was united in marriage to Glenn George Pyawasay in Keshena. George preceded her in death on June 10, 2001. Jeannie lived in the Keshena area all her life and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She was a Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed making Nanapun bread and God’s eyes.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Pyawasay, of Keshena; grandchildren, Darwin (Amanda) Pyawasay, Daryl (Crystal) Pyawasay, Michelle (Lowell) Powell, Tina (Michael) Williams, Laura Waupoose, Candy (David) Mahkimetas, David (Daniel) Bailargeon-Pyawasay, Chad Nunway, Gary (Catherine) Pyawasay, Maniyan (Becky) Pyawasay and Sasanehsaeh Pyawasay; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren including special great-great-grandson Noah; and two sisters, Clara Stone and Grace Martin.

She was preceded in by her children, Martin Pyawasay, Glenn Pyawasay Jr., and two infant sons, Warren and Henry; her husband, Glenn; her parents; and her siblings, Franklin Martin, Lorraine Boivin, Wayne Martin, Theresa Martin and Augustine Lloyd.

Funeral Mass for Jeannie will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. Nonito Barra officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation began at Father David Barrett Hall at 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, and will continue until the time of the service on Wednesday. A parish wake service was held on Tuesday evening. Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Lenice “Lennie” M. Brunson, 86, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. She was born on April 22, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, to the late Clarence and Mary (Speak) Williams. On June 4, 1951, she married Richard Brunson in Eau Claire.

Lennie was employed by Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, where she taught crocheting classes for over 25 years. She was an active member of Ss. Edward and Isidore Catholic Church, where she served in the kitchen, helped with fundraisers and participated with the altar rosary.

She is survived by two daughters, Catherine (Richard) Bartels, of Peshtigo, and Kimberly Brunson, of Green Bay; one grandson, Adam (Rachael) Starks; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Carmen and Hunter; sister, Mary Joan (Jo Jo) Pickney; special friends, Mary and Mark Olson; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and two brothers, Carl Williams and Clarence (Theresa) Williams.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, from 4-6:30 p.m. A parish wake service took place at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, at Ss. Edward and Isidore Catholic Church, 3667 Flintville Road, Green Bay, from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass at 11 a.m. The Rev. Brendan Wroblewski, OFM, will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Ss. Edward and Isidore Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy, memories and photos may be shared with Lennie’s family on her tribute page at www.lyndahl.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Marla Vista and Unity Hospice for the excellent care that was given to Lennie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Unity Hospice.

Donald Aggen, 91, of Wittenberg, died on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston. Funeral arrangements are pending at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg.

Joan F. Emerson, 85, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of her daughter, Lynn, and ThedaCare at Home Hospice on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018.

Joan was born May 4, 1933, in Clintonville, a daughter of the late George and May (Geise) Jackson. She attended elementary school in Clintonville and later attended Ashland High School. On May 6, 1950, she was united in marriage to John S. Emerson. The couple lived in various communities throughout Wisconsin before settling in Shawano in 1958, where they raised their five children.

Joan worked as an aide at Lincoln School. She later earned her CNA. In 1969, she began working toward her LPN, graduating in 1970. Joan worked at Shawano Hospital and Evergreen Nursing Center in Shawano as an LPN. When she and John moved to Nevada, Joan worked in Carson City. The couple returned to Shawano in 1994. They helped launch the Shawano Area Food Pantry and Resource Center in Shawano, where Joan volunteered until 2010. Her husband preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2015.

Joan is a member of Shawano United Methodist Church (The Church on the Hill) where she held many offices and volunteered extensively. She was a devoted wife to John, her husband of 64 years, and a supportive and caring mother to her four sons and her daughter. Her greatest joy was keeping a tidy home, serving three square meals a day for her family, and keeping the cookie jar full. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and cooking. Joan entertained and loved her extended family.

She will live in the hearts of her three children, John (Beverly) Emerson, of Old Town, Maine, Michael (Marty) Emerson and Lynn Emerson, both of Shawano; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six brothers and one sister; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Patrick (Terese) Emerson in 1976, and Steven Emerson in 2013; as well as her brother, Edmund, and her sister, Dorothy.

A memorial service for Joan F. Emerson will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Shawano United Methodist Church. Mr. Jim Campbell will officiate. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will begin at the church at 10 a.m. and continue until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to SAFPARC in the name of Joan Emerson.

The family would like to thank ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their special care, and to the Shawano Police Department for their assistance.

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

Robert “Butch” Summers, 77, of Keshena, died on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Butch was born on Oct. 18, 1940, in Keshena, the son of the late Joseph and Susan (Dodge) Summers. He is an Oneida member, as well as a Menominee descendent. Butch was raised in West Branch and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, followed by Shawano High School. His police training at the state and federal level included the Drug Task Force and GREAT Program. Butch dedicated his life to law enforcement for nearly 40 years. His vast career included: serving as a Bureau of Indian Affairs certified officer, sworn in U.S. marshal, former EMS and coroner, hunter safety instructor, tribal housing security, Menominee Casino security, Menominee County dispatch and Menominee tribal police officer. He was the first person to ever be elected as the Menominee Tribal Chief of Police. He served as the Menominee County Sheriff for the past three terms. Butch was united in marriage to Suzette Pamonicutt on Nov. 10, 1978, in Neopit. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Community youth were very important to Butch. He donated numerous hours as a basketball coach at both St. Anthony’s and Sacred Heart, as well as T-ball and Little League coach. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, college football and visiting the casino. He had a great sense of humor and always looked forward to spending time with family and friends. Butch was extremely proud of his award naming him Menominee’s strongest man.

Butch is survived by his wife of 39 years, Suzette; children, Roberta (Daniel) Wescott, Michele (Troy) Czarapata, Joe (Melody) Summers, Angel (Jared Waupoose) Summers, Penny (Jay Teller) Pamonicutt, Emily (Dewey) Thunder, K.K. (Mike Wescott) Tourtillott, Charlie (Sarah) Tourtillott, Charlee Ann Tourtillott and Allyssa (Gary William) Tourtillott; 30 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Summers, Shirley (Jose) Villerean, Rose Cantrell, Josephine Gladue, Louetta Fowler, Lorraine Barnes, Charlie (Louise) Summers, Harriet Villanueva, Richard (Jerri) Summers, Gloria (Bruce) Nacotee and Steven Summers. He is further survived by brothers- and sisters-in-law, Nanette Corn, Michael (Thersa) Pamonicutt and Yogi Pamonicutt; special aunt, Jolly (Karen) Waukau; special granddaughters, Skye, Gabby and Summer; special neighbors, the Hawpetoss and Wynos families; numerous other relatives and many, many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Susan; his brother, Roger Summers; mother- and father-in-law, Yvonne and Bailey Pamonicutt; brothers-in-law, Jonathan Corn and Wheeler Pamonicutt; and fur babies, Bingo, Buster and Nani.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at the Neopit Tribal School with the Rev. Joel Jores officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Neopit Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday until the time of services on Saturday. A parish wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday.

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The family wished to extend a special thank you to RN Tina Shawano from the Menominee Tribal Clinic, Kristen Wilke from Southern Care Hospice, as well as Dr. Culhane.

“Respect all, and all will respect you!” — Sheriff Robert ‘Butch’ Summers

Dorothy A. “Dottie” Schumann, 82, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Shawano Health Services in Shawano.

Dottie was born July 11, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (McGawley) Lauer. She was raised in Wrigley Ville, and attended the Lakeview School. Following school, she was employed at Banner Wholesale Grocers as the switchboard operator. On Oct. 7, 1961, she was united in marriage to Oscar Schumann in Chicago, Illinois. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 2014. On Oct. 7, 1969, they moved to Shawano, where they owned and operated Shawano Printing for several years. Dorothy later worked as a bookkeeper for Don Goers Buick Pontiac from 1975 until 1988. She then went to work for Rollman Homes, retiring in 2002. She also worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer for 26 years. Dottie was an excellent bridge player and an avid reader. She enjoyed bowling and golfing in her spare time.

Survivors include her daughter, Beth Schumann, of Shawano; special grandsons, Tanner and Tyler Thiel; and many friends.

A memorial service for Dorothy A. Schumann will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. Emma Ebel will officiate. Inurnment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano at a later date. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and continue until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to the Shawano County Humane Society.

Special thanks to Dottie’s home care providers, Sandy, Amy, and Stacey, and all the staff at Shawano Health Services.

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

A memorial service for Joan F. Emerson will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Shawano United Methodist Church. Mr. Jim Campbell will officiate. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will begin at the church at 10 a.m. and continue until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to SAFPARC in the name of Joan Emerson.

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

A funeral service for Mae Lucille Krueger will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Mr. Will Kleinschmidt will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon and continue until the hour of service.

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

Margaret J. Johnson, 74, formerly a longtime Shawano resident and currently of Aster Assisted Living Center in Clintonville, passed away and entered Heaven on Oct. 5, 2018. In accordance with her wishes, a private family celebration of her life will be held.

Marge was born Sept. 20, 1944. She was raised by her loving foster parents, Ernest and Joyce Kiesling of Pittsville. She attended Pittsville High School and met and married her high school sweetheart, Evan Johnson. They were married on April 13, 1962.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Evan; and sons Don (Traci) Johnson, of Tomahawk, Dan (Jean) Johnson, of Green Bay, Brian (Kris) Johnson, of Shawano, and Bruce (Lena) Johnson, of Clintonville. Marge and Evan were blessed with seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Marge is further survived by her sister-in-law, Marlene (Don) Neve, of Pittsville; a brother, Robert Connor of Orlando, Florida; foster brother, Gerald (Bonnie) Winch, of Siren; an aunt, Thelma Connor, of Marshfield; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by foster parents, Ernest and Joyce Kiesling; in-laws, Raymond and Beryl Johnson, of Pittsville; sister-in-law, Patti Connor; and uncle, Anderson Connor.

Marge devoted a majority of her life to raising her four sons and being a devoted wife. She took great pride in raising, along with her husband, their sons and ensured they were prepared for all of life’s challenges. She was well known for her cooking and baking skills, sharing many of her desserts and meals with friends and neighbors. Many of the Johnson boys’ friends referred to Marge as their second mom. One of her great joys was putting together a family cookbook with all her favorite “secret” recipes, a gift that was shared by her with all family members.

Dale E. Hoppe, 86, of Hartford, passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha. Dale was born June 28, 1932, in Shawano to Sarah (nee Hoffmann) and Arthur A. Hoppe. Dale proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Europe for four years. He was united in marriage to Carol L. Reinke in Shawano on May 26, 1956. He was an active member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Hartford and an avid reader of the Bible. Dale also served on the board of elders at Divine Savior for six years. Dale enjoyed muskie and walleye fishing. He also enjoyed traveling and going to Las Vegas and out west. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan and liked to play sheepshead. He worked for the Perlick Corporation for 40 years and retired as a production supervisor.

Dale is survived by his loving son, Jon (Beth) Hoppe, of Sussex; cherished grandchildren, Ashley (Ryan) Tomten and Tyler Hoppe; great-grandson, Lukas; dear sister, Lois Clayton; and sister-in-law, Shirley Kalkofen. He is further survived by other loved relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Emil and Ethel (nee Butt) Reinke; beloved wife of 56 years, Carol L. Hoppe; and brother-in-law, Jim Kalkofen.

Funeral services for Dale will be held at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 County Road K South, Hartford, Friday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. Family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 4 p.m. until time of service. Interment in Woodlawn City Cemetery in Shawano on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Divine Savior Lutheran Church, Hartford or Alzheimer’s Association are appreciated. Special thank you to Pastors Stowe, Meyer and Kent, the staff at Seasons Hospice, and the countless family, friends and co-workers who supported us during this journey.

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Cordelia M. Beauprey “Ko-che-kiew,” 94, of Zoar, started her journey home on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Cordelia was born March 25, 1924, at home in Neopit, a daughter of Luke Sr. and Susan (Amob) Beauprie. She attended St. Joseph Boarding School in Keshena. Following school, Cordelia went to work in Oshkosh to support the war effort. On June 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Peter W. Beauprey on the Menominee Reservation. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Neopit.

Cordelia spent 15 years as a nurse’s aide at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She dedicated her later years working for her tribe at the tribal clinic for over 20 years, retiring on Dec. 3, 1994. Following her retirement, she helped elders and her friends get what they needed to live well. She was a symbol of strength for her extended family and her community. Cordelia enjoyed Wednesday Bingo at the senior center in Neopit. She also enjoyed listening to Sunday morning polka, family outings at her lake lot and playing pool. She loved the Green Bay Packers, attending powwows and watching her children and grandchildren dance. She was a member of Menominee Big Drum religion, and held the distinction of being the oldest Menominee tribal member living on the reservation.

Survivors include her loving family, Aurelia “Sue” White, of Zoar, Leila “Rose” Beauprey, of Keshena, Romona (Sheldon) Webster, of Keshena, William (Dona) Beauprey, of Keshena, and Monty (Lynn Thunder) Beauprey Sr., of Neopit; 24 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; her sister, Marcene Beauprey, of Shawano; her special grandson, Joey (Margaret) Awonohopay Sr.; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter W. Beauprey, on June 10, 1973; two sons, Richard and Randy Beauprey; her sons-in-law, Leon White Sr. and James Awonohopay; her siblings, Leander Beauprie in infancy, Luke Beauprie, Susan O’Katchicum, Annabelle Moeser, Virginia Tousey, Rodney and Quentin Beauprie, Verna Miller, Eldora Besaw; an adopted brother, Archie White; sister-in-law, Jean Beauprey, of Shawano; and special aunts, Jane Dowd, Theresa Wescott and Suzy Waukau.

Traditional ceremonial services for Cordelia M. Beauprey will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Zoar Ceremonial Building in Zoar, leaving the hall at 2 p.m. for burial at the Neopit Cemetery. Visitation began after 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at the ceremonial building and will continue until the time of service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be made in her name.

The family would like to thank all of Cordelia’s Caregivers who assisted them and a special thanks to ThedaCare at Home Hospice for their compassionate care.

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

On Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, Shirley Martha (Ziemer) Born passed away at Anna John Resident Care Center with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on July 26, 1930, in Shawano to the late Ernest and Margaret (Wilber) Ziemer. On Aug. 14, 1950, she eloped to Dubuque, Iowa, with Wesley “Butch” Born, and they remained married for 53 years. As part of Butch’s job, they moved a lot but finally settled in Marion, residing there for over 30 years. Shirley called Marion “home.” She was happiest with a deck of cards in her hands, gardening or in her kitchen.

Shirley is survived by two daughters, Stacy Born, of Green Bay, and Mary (Ron) Scanlan, of Green Bay; her grandchildren, Mitchell Malueg, Krista (Rob Stone) Malueg, Branigan (Greg Ruatti) Collier, and Meghan (fiancé Adam Kiel) Scanlan; seven great-grandchildren; and her second daughter, Cindy Elmer Beardmore, of Janesville.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, on Nov. 28, 2003; and her siblings, Elmer Wilber, Victor Ziemer, Audrey Krause and Margaret Norton.

Per Shirley’s request, a private family service is being held.

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

The family would like to thank the amazing Dr. Jay Kinard and staff at Anna John Residential Care Center for the warm, compassionate care given to Shirley the last several years. It is a tribute to these caregivers that they expressed such tenderness right until the end.

Yvonne Lois Labby, 80, of Cecil, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at her home. Born on Aug. 30, 1938, in Iola, she is the daughter of Doris L. (Bestul) Kitzman and the late Theodore R. Kitzman. In 1956, Yvonne graduated from Iola High School. Following graduation, she moved to Milwaukee where she met her future husband, Kenneth Labby, and in July 1957, she and Ken were united in marriage. The couple moved to Neenah and raised four sons. Ken preceded Yvonne in death in 1995. Yvonne was lucky to find love a second time and on May 15, 1999, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Rosciszewski at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Neenah. Yvonne worked for several years as a seamstress for Oshkosh B’Gosh. Fishing was always her passion, and no water was off limits. She enjoyed many memorable fishing trips with Ken, LeRoy, and her boys. She also enjoyed playing slots at the casino, hunting and traveling. Trips to Yellowstone and Arizona were among her favorites throughout the years. Yvonne was a caring woman who always made time for her family and friends. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Big Falls.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, LeRoy; her mother, Doris Kitzman; four sons, Dan (Kristine) Labby, of Shawano, Kevin (Nancy) Labby, of Appleton, Kenneth (Karen Kizer) Labby, of Neenah and Bryan (Kathy) Labby, of Neenah; three step-daughters, Sandy (Randy) Hansen, of Cecil, Ruthann Rojahn, of Milwaukee, and Mary (Jim) Rehn, of Milwaukee. She is further survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth W. Labby; her father, Theodore “Ted” Kitzman; and one son-in-law, Paul Rojahn.

A memorial service for Yvonne will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Janice Kuder officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Troy Michael Anker, 46, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 10, 2018, at his home. Born Aug. 7, 1972, in Shawano, he is the son of Donald and Marilyn (Lenning) Anker. Troy graduated from Shawano High School in 1990 and married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Kobs, on Feb. 14, 1999. Together they had five children. Troy was a special and lovable guy who’d do anything to help his family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and a sarcastic wit. Troy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father, sons, brother-in-law and nephews.

Troy is survived by his wife, Michelle; his parents, Donald and Marilyn Anker, of Shawano; his children, Lisa Joelle, of Appleton, and Levi, Brandon, Ethan, Noah, and Naomi Anker, of Shawano; five grandchildren, Layla, Landon, Tilly, Ryker and Harper, as well as another on the way. He is further survived by his sisters, Tammy (Steven) Pleshek and Teresa (Jude) Wachtel; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Irvin and Sylvia Anker; and maternal grandparents Oden and Ann Lenning and Patsy Piechocki.

Funeral services for Troy will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the service.

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Caroline Krueger, 92, left this life to go to a better one on Aug. 27, 2018. She was met with open arms by her parents, Leonard and Ruth Below; her sister, Gretchen Resch; and her husband, Roland Krueger.

Caroline was born in Chicago, Illinois, and spent most of her adult life in Shawano until moving to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2010. She had many wonderful friends in both places.

The most important part of her life was her family, sons Darrell (Catherine) Ness and John (Jill) Ness, and daughter Kathleen Halverson. She was blessed with nine grandchildren and 12½ great-grandchildren, and she was proud of all of them.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Orangewood Community Center, 2650 W. Union Hills St., Phoenix, to honor the life of an amazing person.

Gary R. Effenberger, 60, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, 2018, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston.

Gary was born March 4, 1958, to Robert and Betty (Pawlak) Effenberger in Oconto Falls. He graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1976. On Sept. 29, 1978, he married the former Julie Rasmussen. The couple lived in Oconto Falls for several years while Gary worked at Jim Kane Chevrolet. They moved to Shawano in 1984 with their son, Josh. Gary was first the manager, then the co-owner of Rollmann Homes Inc. until its closing in 2011. He then retired and spent a lot of free time fishing, attending dirt track races, riding bicycles with Julie, following the Badgers, and coaching years of youth soccer with his wife. The summer of 2018, Gary and Julie coached both of their grandchildren’s soccer teams. Gary loved to spend time with his grandchildren, Emma and Levi, whom he adored. He was also the proudest father to sit in the stands for years, watching his son, Josh, flagging stock car races, including the World of Outlaws. Gary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano.

Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Julie, of Shawano; his son, Josh (Heather) Effenberger, of Shawano; his grandchildren, Emma and Levi; his sisters, Kaye Effenberger, of Oconto Falls, and Karen Fehling, of Phoenix, Arizona; his brother-in-law, Wayne Rasmussen, of Oconto Falls; his sisters-in-law, Mary (Jeff) Goldberg, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, Rose Westenberger, of Howard, and Ruth (John) Thielen, of Racine; and his uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnold and Gloria Rasmussen; his brother-in-law, David Rasmussen; and several aunts and uncles.

A funeral service for Gary R. Effenberger will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Scott Ludford will officiate. Interment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, Town of Wescott. Visitation will begin on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family prefers memorials in his name.

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

A sincere thank you to the Good Samaritan who stopped by to assist, the EMS personnel, and all the caring staff in the ER at St. Clare’s Hospital.

Lois Claire Archbold Smith died peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 13, 2018, in Wausau. Lois’ life and legacy are marked by her three passions in life: family, art and community.

Lois Archbold was born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, in 1929 to parents Ray and Clara (Liana) Archbold. Her talent and love of the musical arts began early, and by age 16, she was working as a piano teacher while emerging as an excellent pianist and student. She attended Juilliard in New York in the concert piano program and then completed her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University, where she met Darwin Smith. They married in 1950, and soon after moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for Harvard Law School. Twins Steven and Pamela were born in 1952, and daughter Valerie followed quickly in 1953. The family settled in Lake Winnebago when Darwin began to work for Kimberly-Clark. Lois poured her energy into her young family, writing plays for the children’s schools and teaching piano lessons. In 1965, a son, Blair, was born.

Lois was always at Darwin’s side as he rose through the ranks of K-C, eventually being named CEO, hosting corporate functions and traveling the world with him for business. Her ease with people and worldly sophistication was an asset to their life together amongst industry leaders, foreign dignitaries and local partners alike.

After K-C moved to Texas, Lois, a self proclaimed “opera-phile,” became a patron of The Dallas Opera, her main focus of their time in Dallas and a lifelong passion. After retiring, they started spending more time on the farm they purchased in Wittenberg. Lois set to beautifying the property, building gardens and cutting walking trails, creating an idyllic summer home for their children and grandchildren to enjoy.

Lois started a new chapter in her life when Darwin died in 1995, focusing on her love of the arts and community. During this final chapter, Lois accomplished a lifetime of goals and experiences. She spent almost 20 summers visiting the Santa Fe Opera, where she took great pride in sponsoring two emerging talents each year through their apprentice program.

She spent her winters at her mountain ski home in Deer Valley, Utah, where she hosted big family Christmases for her children and grandchildren. She also hosted friends and family from all over, including a regular group of Wisconsin friends, for the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, one of her favorite annual traditions.

Lois continued spending as much time as possible at her beloved Gotrocks farm in Wittenberg.

During this time, she noticed a need in the Wittenberg community: There was no local swimming pool where children could learn to swim, and the high school did not have a swim team. In the summer of 1999, the Darwin E. Smith Community Aquatic Center was dedicated and opened as a gift to the community by the community and her family. It continues to serve the area with two pools for lap swimming, family swim, water aerobics, a youth swim program, a high school swim team, a workout facility and yoga classes.

In the early 2000s, she started a new mission: to beautify and revive downtown Wittenberg through large-scale, outdoor murals. In 2005, she and a dedicated board founded the Walls of Wittenberg Inc. WOW now boasts 25 murals around the town, a beautifully restored WOWSPACE art gallery that hosts four art shows and two theatrical productions each year and an outdoor art park, which is home to an annual summer concert series. Before she passed away, Lois completed the planning for her “final mural,” which will be dedicated in the spring of 2019.

Lois hosted fundraising concerts in her barn, sharing her love of classical music, and opened her home to visiting artists, friends and family. There was hardly a day from June to September when her home wasn’t full, brimming over with loved ones from around the world coming to be in her presence and share the beautiful nature haven she created. It is such a beloved place that two of Lois’ grandchildren have chosen to live on Gotrocks Farm.

During the final years of her life, Lois battled the terrible lung condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. Refusing to let illness define her, Lois never dwelled on her illness, so much so that many did not even know she was afflicted. She quietly battled through frequent and debilitating bouts of pneumonia with stoicism, strength and grace. She lived a full life of joy, adventure and love. She died peacefully, listening to music and reading poetry, surrounded by loved ones.

Lois will be remembered by her love and patronage of the arts, her devotion to her family and her generosity to her community.

Lois is survived by her four children — Steven (Karen) Smith, Pamela Smith, Valerie (Terry Henderson) Smith and Blair (Anne) Smith, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darwin E. Smith, and her older brother, Ken Archbold.

Lois has requested that there be no funeral or memorial service. Donations in her honor may be made to support the Darwin E. Smith Community Aquatic Center. Please send your 501(c)(3) donation to The Helping Foundation, P.O. Box 412, Wittenberg, WI 54499.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com or at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home on Facebook.

A funeral service for Gary R. Effenberger will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Shawano. Pastor Scott Ludford will officiate. Interment will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery, Town of Wescott. Visitation will begin on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano from 4-7 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

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

Irene A. Yunk, 94, of Clintonville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living Facility, Clintonville.

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

Michelle “Shelly” M. Olson, 48, of Gresham, started her journey to the Spirit World on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Michelle was born on March 19, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Beatrice (Brunette) Olson. She graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 1988. She then moved to Denver, Colorado, for several years where she was a cook at an assisted living center. When she returned to Wisconsin, she was the head cook at the senior center in Neopit. Shelly loved cooking and was an excellent seamstress, making regalia for pow wow dancing. She also enjoyed beading. Shelly loved her family and was a very loving person.

Survivors include her soulmate, Dale Peters, of Gresham; her son, Tim (Fancy) White, of Shawano; her stepsons, Josh Peters, of Green Bay, and Jordan (Andrea) Peters, of Keshena; six grandchildren, Kane, Timothy III, Tia, Tommy, Jocelle, and Jesseny; siblings, Clifford Olson Jr., of Keshena, Mary (Duane) Waupoose, of Keshena, and Awaehsasaeh (Cheryl) Olson, of Shawano; her special aunt, Becky Brunette, of South Branch; her mother-in-law, Gloria Miller, of Keshena; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Shelly was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donovan Olson; and her special friend, Rae Tourtillott.

Traditional Native American services for Shelly Olson will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Becky Brunette residence, 5763 County Road AA, Suring. Burial will be in the South Branch Cemetery. Visitation began at the Brunette residence after 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, and will continue until the time of service on Saturday.

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

The family sends a special thank you to the staff at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center for all the support they received during this time.