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Mavis L. Wells

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Mavis Lucille (Hafferman) Wells, 82, passed away on April 21, 2016, in Kenosha. She was born in Shawano to the late John and Elba (Wockenfus) Hafferman on Feb. 26, 1934.

Mavis resided in Shawano and Bowler, and graduated from Bowler High School in 1952. After high school, she attended various technical schools for shorthand and computer training in Milwaukee.

Mavis was married to Richard “Max” Wells on Oct. 30, 1954, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Bowler. Max preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2001. They resided in Kenosha for 32 years with their family. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenosha, where she served on the Altar Guild for many years and was a volunteer secretary. After moving to Cookville, Tennessee, she served on the Altar Guild at Heavenly Host Lutheran Church for eight years. Besides being a wife and homemaker, she was employed in various secretarial and computer positions, which include office manager for Dr. Ernst in Waukegan, Illinois; secretary for Baumann-Cook Real Estate in Winnetka, Illinois; data entry operator at the University of Wisconsin in Kenosha and Great Lakes, Illinois; computer operator at LeBlanc in Kenosha; supervisor over data entry at American Motors and Chrysler in Kenosha; and an office manager for Dr. Arthur Heinze and Dr. Thomas Heinze in Kenosha.

Mavis retired from Chrysler, and she and Max moved to Cookeville, Tennessee in 1995. Mavis enjoyed reading, bowling and traveling.

Mavis is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Terry) Million, of Kenosha, and Cynthia (Charles) Zanotti, of Burlington; one son, Kevin (fiancée, Michelle Behrns) Wells, of Mound, Minnesota; two sisters, Genevieve Wells, of Cortez, Colorado, and Alice ( Gerald) Alfheim, of Gresham; one brother, Kenneth (Ruth) Hafferman, of Bowler. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; her parents; and three brothers, Rolland, Lester and Donald.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Lay Minister Lois Graper officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Bowler. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday, April 29, 2016, from 5-8 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Jody W. Smith

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Jody W. Smith, “The Pipemaker,” 63, of Antigo, passed away on April 21, 2016, in Birnamwood.

Jody was born on July 10, 1952, in Wausau, the son of Betty Lou (Wesco) Hafemann and the late Wilson Smith. After high school, he served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

Jody was united in marriage to Colleen Lynn Briggs on Feb. 26, 1972, in Eland. She preceded him in death on Sept. 20, 2013. He worked as a police officer for Keshena, Shawano and Stockbridge, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting and wood carving.

Jody is survived by two daughters, Merina (Michael) Upson, of Marion, and Connie L. Brenneman, of Bowler; one son, Joseph T. Smith, of Shawano; eight grandchildren, Shane, Tabitha, Mathew-Thomas, Joseph, Jeromy, Savannah, Kyah and Faith; one great-granddaughter, Jazmine; his mother, Betty Lou Hafemann, of Wittenberg; and his fiancée, Trisha Sandberg. He is further survived by his siblings, John (Renee) Smith, of Wittenberg, Rita Kuik, of Marion, Tom (Stephanie) Briggs, of Merrill, Tim (Angie) Briggs, of Weston, and Terry (Karolyn) Briggs, of Antigo.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson; his stepfather, Warren Hafemann; and two brothers, Wilson Jr. and Ralph.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Shawano AMVETS Post 10. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.

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Myrtle S. Bork

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Myrtle S. Bork, 72, of the town of Pella, Shawano County, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at her home.

The former Myrtle Sharon Bierman was born on Nov. 3, 1943, in Shawano to Charles and Leovana (Baker) Bierman. She was united in marriage on Jan. 29, 1959, to Garret P. Bork in Shawano. The couple lived in the Tilleda area for close to 18 years and in the early 1980s settled in the town of Pella.

Myrtle worked at Weber Veneer & Plywood Co. in Shawano for 11 years. Then she was employed for 23 years at the Shawano Paper Mill – Little Rapids. She retired in 2005.

Myrtle was an excellent cook and liked to entertain for large family gatherings. She also liked working in her flower gardens, and enjoyed going to the casino and creating beautiful ceramic gifts.

Myrtle will be remembered most for her love and happiness of family and friends. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Garret; and four children, Danny (fiancée LaRae Low) Bork, of Wittenberg, Sharlene (fiancé Claude Gast) Bork, of Shawano, Jackie Bork, of Shawano, and Bonnie (Russ) Cotter, of Shawano. There are two grandchildren, Brittney (friend Chance Schultz) Cotter and Justin Cotter. She is further survived by one brother, Allen (Mary) Bierman, of Polar; a special friend and cousin, Ethel “Cookie” Matz, of Mattoon; and many other relatives and friends.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Kenneth; five sisters, Ida Gilespi, Margret Marquette, Mildred Chroge, Marceedis Chroge and Shirley Knapp; and five brothers, Leo, Carl, Victor, Irvin and Russell Bierman.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. The Rev. Clifford Kessen will officiate and inurnment will be at a later date at Union Cemetery, Tigerton.

Friends may call on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

The family wishes to thank all the nurses with ThedaCare at Home Hospice, Neenah, and the staff at Appleton Medical Center, especially her cardiologist, Dr. Dionisio Mariano, for providing Myrtle with such compassionate care. We would also like to thank a dear friend and caregiver, Bev Peters, for the extra help that allowed mom to stay at home.

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Jay A. Rusch

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Jay A. Rusch, 48, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2016, at his home in Shawano.

Jay was born April 27, 1967, in Shawano, a son of Dennis and Rita (Doran) Rusch. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Shawano High School, graduating in 1985. Following school, he was employed at Carver Yachts in Pulaski for over 17 years. He was currently employed at Woodport Doors in Shawano as a machine operator.

Jay was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and kayaking. He also enjoyed collecting unique outdoor items as well as wood carving. He was always up for spending time with his family and a good bonfire. He was a skilled harmonica player.

Survivors include his children, Kayla (David Diamond) Rusch and Kyle Rusch, both of Shawano; his grandchildren, Tyrell Rusch, Aaliyah Diamond, Kaylinn Scribner and Kyliee Cole-Rusch; his parents, Dennis and Rita Rusch, of Shawano; his soul mate, Tammi Malotky, of Shawano; his brother, Jeff (Heather) Rusch, of Richmond, Virginia; his sister, Jodi (Tim) Beno, of De Pere; and two nephews, Nick Beno and Wyatt Rusch.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanne Rusch, and his grandparents.

A funeral Mass for Jay will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. The Rev. Joel Jores will be the celebrant. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday from 9:30 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.

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Rosemary E. Bonifay

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Rosemary E. Bonifay, 87, of Wauwautosa, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Wellspring of Milwaukee. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

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Ralph E. Nelson

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Ralph E. Nelson, 74, of the town of Larrabee, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville, with his family by his side. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting his family.

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William B. Miller

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William Breutzman Miller, 58, of Gresham, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

William was born in Keshena on Oct. 16, 1957, to the late Merton Miller and Jane (Little) Legakis.

Willie worked in road construction for many years and was recently employed as a mechanic at Pine Hills Golf Course. He was a caring and giving person who was always willing to lend a hand to help his friends and family. In his free time, he enjoyed being in the outdoors, golfing, bowling and watching NASCAR. He always had a smile on his face.

Willie is survived by two daughters, Ashley (Mike West) Bennett, of Shawano, and Brittany Potts, of Gresham; three grandsons, Tristan, Jayden and Jaydon; the love of his life, Lora Potts, of Gresham; siblings, April (Joseph) Heindl, of Jackson, Sam (Fran) Miller, of Germantown, Dawn Miller, of Gresham, Michelle (Greg) Brewer, of Illinois, Sherry Ann (Dan) Edick, of Gresham, and Carla Miller, of Illinois. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service is being planned for the summer.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

When service times are finalized they will be published in the Mohican News and can be found at www.swedbergfuneralhome.com.

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Marjorie A. Ainsworth

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Marjorie Ann (Ready) Ainsworth, 76, passed away from ovarian cancer on April 21, 2016, at her home while surrounded by her family.

Marjorie was born on Sept. 17, 1939, to the late Edwin and Margaret (Schmidt) Ready. She lived on the family farm in the town of Herman and attended the one-room Hohn Grade School. After graduating from Gresham High School in 1957, she worked at Badger Breeders (Genex) until her marriage on Sept. 30, 1961, to John H. Ainsworth. After marriage she worked part time for Consolidated Badger, Palmer’s Bakery and Hardees Restaurant.

The couple lived their entire life on their farm near Shawano. Marjorie served as legal guardians to her two youngest siblings after her mother’s passing. Margie enjoyed gardening and canning fruits, vegetables, jellies and jams. She was an excellent baker of all types of yeast breads, doughnuts and coffee cakes, pies and cookies. She enjoyed shopping, travel, nonfiction books and keeping up with current news events, from local to international. Most importantly, she worked full time for most her life being a mom, and her most cherished moments where those spent with her grandchildren at their special events and celebrations.

In addition to her husband of 54 years, Margie is survived by their four children, Kevin (Joan) Ainsworth, of Shawano, and their children, Samantha and Matthew; Toni (Jerry) Read, of Oak Creek, and their children, Elizabeth and John; Kathy (Dave) Parrish, of Westerville, Ohio, and their children, Michelle, Cara and Alaina; and Jim (Nancy) Ainsworth, of Shawano, and their children, Jenna and Erik. Also surviving are three brothers, Edwin (Beverly) Ready, Ringle, Allen (Rose) Ready, San Francisco, and Richard (Jean) Ready, Shawano; and two sisters, Carol Ready and Judy (John) Ready, both of Green Bay. She is further survived by two aunts, Bernice Zahn, Clintonville, and Irene Jarvis, Bear Creek, along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Marjorie was an active and faithful member first of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Leopolis and later of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. She was a charter member of the Flour Queens Homemakers Club and a member of the Lake Country Republican Women with an almost insatiable appetite for political talk shows.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano with the Rev. Luke Ferris officiating. Friends may call at the Swedberg Funeral Home on Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and again at Sacred Heart from 1 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Leopolis, Saturday, April 30, 2016, at 12:30 p.m.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

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Edie Amundsen-Weasler

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Edie Amundsen-Weasler, 69, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Edie earned a degree in law from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked as an ADA in Wausau and Appleton, and taught criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Edie is survived by her husband, David, of Shawano; one sister, Susan (Samuel), of Longmont, Colorado; one daughter, Noelle (Michael) Aspnes, of Minneapolis; one son, Todd (Amy) DeLaine, of Minneapolis,; two grandchildren, Madeline DeLaine and Harrison DeLaine; three stepsons, Darron (Alison) Weasler, of St. Charles, Illinois, Damon Weasler, of Blanchardville, and Dru Weasler, of Madison; four stepgrandchildren, Ella, Jackson and Ruby Weasler, and Tristan Weasler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Kathy (Rick), of Nacogdoches, Texas.

No services have been planned at this time.

Swedberg Funeral Home of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials can be directed to the Shawano County Humane Society on behalf of Edie.

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Frieda R. Yaeger

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Frieda R. Yaeger, 90, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully early on Wednesday morning, April 27, 2016, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

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

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Wayne W. Verhein

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Wayne W. Verhein, 82, of the town of Wescott, Shawano, passed away on Friday evening, April 15, 2016, at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega.

A time to remember and celebrate the life of Wayne Verhein will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. until noon at Mickelson Funeral Service. Shawano AMVETS Post 10 will perform full military honors at the funeral home at noon. Inurnment will take place at Lake Drive Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the Verhein family is accepting memorial donations.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

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Jay A. Rusch

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Jay A. Rusch, 48, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2016, at his home in Shawano.

A funeral Mass for Jay will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Shawano. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday from 9:30 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.

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LeeAnn Ghent

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LeeAnn Ghent, 74, formerly living in Kent, Ohio, Placerville, California, Beckley, West Virginia, Menominee, Michigan, and Shawano, died on Monday, April 18, 2016, in her daughter’s home in Titusville, Florida, surrounded by her family.

LeeAnn was a hard-working mother who raised five children as a single parent. LeeAnn suffered for years from early onset Alzheimer’s dementia. Although her recent memory often failed her, she always could be found helping in making meals, washing clothes, folding laundry and doing dishes, and she helped and took a very active role in helping to raise her grandchildren, while her children rotated the care of LeeAnn through their families.

LeeAnn is survived by her children, Ellen (Doug) Jung, Clintonville, James (Ophelia) Ghent, Marion, Theresa Hafner, Shawano, Richard (Bonnie) Ghent, Titusville, Florida, Evelyn (Keith) Schmidt, Titusville, Florida, and Margaret Michalski (boyfriend Jim Inderdahl), Marion. She has one brother, Jack (Bernice) Adams, of Vacaville, California; one sister, Sarah Lagasa, of Clintonville; and one sister-in-law, Leslie Adams, of Roseville, California. She also has 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Adams, and twin sister, Letitia Kopp (Adams), all from Placerville, California; one brother, Tim (Leslie) Adams, from Roseville, California; as well as a son-in-law, Carl Michalski, from Berry Lake.

A memorial service to honor her memory was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at 12:30 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Church, 1010 Norwood Ave., Titusville, Florida.

LeeAnn was loved by many members of the Pentecostals of Titusville and her former church family in Peshtigo, while living in Menominee, Michigan.

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Clarence A. Wendler

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Clarence A. Wendler, 83, Wittenberg, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of his family and Ministry Hospice.

He was born on Nov. 17, 1932, in Wittenberg, the son of the late William Clarence and Claricy (Guerin) Wendler.

Clarence was a graduate of Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School.

Clarence was a United States Army veteran serving as a corporal in the Army. He was a member of Bloecher-Johnson American Legion Post 502, Wittenberg. On July 2, 1955, Clarence was united in marriage to Patricia Suwyn in Elderon. She survives. The couple farmed in the town of Wittenberg, and Clarence was also postmaster for the Wittenberg post office from 1971 to 1992. Clarence was a member of the Wittenberg Historical Society and Wittenberg Lions Club, and served on the Forest Home Cemetery board. He was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, where he was an elder, sang in the choir, former congregation president and taught Sunday school for 20 years.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia; five children, Joni (Chuck) Adams, Marion, Brenda (Brian Retzlaff) Wendler, Clintonville, Charles (Shirley) Wendler, Wittenberg, Theresa (Mike) Stai, Watertown, and Clarence “Willy” (Laura) Wendler, Chippewa Falls; 13 grandchildren, Amanda, Jason (Jamie), Rebecca Adams, Bobbi Jo (Josh) Ladwig, Jessica (Anthony) Miller, Travis (Rachel) Herrmann, Alisha (Josh Lang) Wendler, Zachary (Cassie Okerlund) Wendler, Samantha Doolittle, Anita (Aaron) Judd, Kory Stai, Kristina (Matthew) Hoffman and Johnathon Wendler; great-grandchildren, Serenity Adams, Anton Fedie, Carlos and Gracie Gonzalez, Max and Jack Ringler, Xander Adams, Brennen and Tristan Fowler, Aiyana Miller, Emma Ladwig and Ava Herrmann; seven siblings, Viola Konkel, Lucille Bricco, Evelyn Verkuilen, Roger (Mary Jane) Wendler, Deanna Elmer, Sally (Mike) Swenson and Merry (Roger) Voigt; two brothers-in-law, Bill (Donna) Suwyn and Jack (Betty) Suwyn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardell Uttecht; a grandson, Ryan Wendler; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. The Rev. Michael Larson will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Wittenberg, with military rites conducted by the American Legion. Visitation will be on Friday, April 29, 2016, from 4-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

In lieu of flowers, memories in remembrance of Clarence may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg, Homme Home of Wittenberg, Concordia University or Ministry Hospice.

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Robert L. Franz

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Robert L. Franz, 76, of the town of Wescott, Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2016.

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

Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

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Kimberly A. Grunwald

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Kimberly “Kim” A. Grunwald, 28, New London, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, the result of an automobile accident. She was born on Sept. 14, 1987, in New London.

On July 28, 2013, Kim was united in marriage to Mark Grunwald. She was currently employed at Gilbert’s Sentry Foods, Hortonville. Kim loved animals, hunting and fishing. She was a devoted mom to her 8-month-old son, Tanner; her world revolved around taking care of him.

She is survived by her husband, Mark; son, Tanner; father, Don Conat, New London; mother, Jane (Keith) Berkholtz, Shawano; sisters, Kelly (Zac) Dunbar and Krissy (Jerry) Samson; paternal grandmother, Corinne Conat; maternal grandmother, Myra Hanlon; niece, Meadow Grunwald; and a nephew, Evan Dunbar. Kim is further survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Gordon Conat, and maternal grandfather, George Hanlon.

Funeral services for Kim will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New London, with the Rev. William Heiges officiating. Visitation will be held at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London, on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and also at the church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Tanner’s education.

Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, 209 W. Cook St., New London. is assisting the family.

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Kathleen Gwidt

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Kathleen “Kathy” Gwidt, 80, of Tigerton, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Allouez Parkside Village, Green Bay.

The former Kathleen Marie Murr was born on July 25, 1935, in Wausau to Leo and Helen (Haas) Murr. Kathy graduated from Holy Cross High School, Merrill, and then from St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Wausau. She was united in marriage on Dec. 26, 1955, to Joseph J. Gwidt at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Wausau.

Over her nursing career, Kathy worked part-time at St. Mary’s Hospital, Wausau, Baptist Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, and Holy Cross Hospital, Merrill. The couple settled in Tigerton, where they owned and operated Gwidt Pharmacy. Additional stores were run in Wittenberg and Friendship. While helping her husband with the drug stores, she also was employed at the Tigerton Clinic and with Wausau Insurance Company.

Kathy was a longtime member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton, where she was active with numerous projects with the PCCW and also served as church organist for 35 years. She volunteered her time as president of the Wisconsin Pharmacy Association. The couple enjoyed “wintering” in Texas, spending free time in Egg Harbor, and traveling throughout the states and abroad.

Kathy enjoyed golfing, music and taking care of her family. She was a devoted wife and mother, a proud homemaker, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Joe; five children, Janis (Matthew) Norem, of Green Bay, Joyce (Brad) Neville, of Green Bay, Jon (Betty) Gwidt, of Tigerton, Jeffrey (Kathleen) Gwidt, of New London, and Jacqueline (James) White, of Madison. There are 12 grandchildren, Joshua (Jackie) and Caitlin (friend Chris) Norem, Sarah, Erik and Laura Neville, Rachel (friend Dylan) and Rebecca (friend Joe) Gwidt, Mindy (Josh) Danke and Gregg (Brandi) Gwidt, Andrew, Alyssa and Alex White. There are six great-grandchildren, Alexander, Joseph, Wyatt, Ryker, Lucy and Myla.

She is further survived by one sister, Phyllis (Donald) Koy, of Poplar Grove, Illinois; one brother, Dennis (Beverly) Murr, of Lake Elmo, Minnesota; and many other relatives and friends.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Joseph “Jay” Gwidt.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Jose Castenada will officiate, and inurnment will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at the church.

The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 430 Swanke St., Tigerton, WI 54486; or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305.

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Edward R. Krings

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Edward “Ed” R. Krings, 85, of Embarrass, passed away late Thursday, May 5, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

Ed was born on Oct. 17, 1930, in Auburndale to Conrad and Emma (Ross) Krings. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1950-1953. The next 47 years were spent working in finance. He worked for Household Finance in Waukegan, Illinois, and Central State Bank in Marshfield, before going to work for Wisconsin Finance as the branch manager of the Appleton office in 1959. He was promoted to supervisor in 1962 and moved to Shawano, where the home office of Wisconsin Finance was located. In 1973 he was hired by Shawano National Bank as vice president of consumer loans. He left the bank in 1988 and started his own business, North East Wisconsin Clerking Service. For the next 12 years, with the help of his wife, Lois, they clerked hundreds of farm auctions, and retired in 2000.

On June 6, 1953, he married Annamay Kerske in Marshfield. Ed and Annamay had two children, Karyl and Donna, who died in infancy. Annamay had a terminal illness that took her life at the age of 39.

Ed and Lois Hackett were married in Shawano in 1967 and purchased a home in Embarrass and raised five children: Karyl Krings McGill, Wilton, Connecticut, Jeannine Hackett Ruch (Joe), Embarrass, Michael Hackett, deceased, (Connie), Appleton, Patricia Hackett Rohan (Joe), Embarrass, and Gene Hackett (Jayne), Sobieski.

He is also survived by granddaughter Megan McGill (Matt) Spitzer, great-grandsons Jack and Rhys, and great-granddaughter Reagan, Springfield, Virginia; granddaughter Kerry McGill (Michael) Chmelik, Syracuse, New York; granddaughter Rachel Ruch (Travis) Herrmann and great-granddaughter Ava, Embarrass; and grandsons Jonathon and Jayden Hackett, Sobieski; his sister, Ruth Neadeau, of Sacramento, California; and many brother- and sister in-laws, and nieces and nephews.

Ed had many interests and loves in his life, but never was he more proud than of his family. If Ed had lived long enough, he would have wallpapered his entire office with pictures of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. There wasn't a sport that Ed didn't love, but the Packers were always number one. He loved watching the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks and golf. Golf was also an activity for him, and he could be seen chipping in his backyard for hours, getting ready to win some money from his golf buddies. Ed loved his house, and specifically, his yard. He loved being on the John Deere, mowing and snowplowing. Ed had a special talent for woodworking, and when the Wisconsin winter set in, he would fill his time making animals, birds and clocks to display and give as gifts. Politics gave Ed great pleasure. He was an avid reader and could debate on any subject. Ed also was a storyteller. He would recount stories of growing up, and escapades tracking down people who were late repaying the finance company.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annamay; daughter, Donna; and brothers, Oliver, Elmer, George, Dale; his wife, Lois; and son, Michael Hackett.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, Embarrass, with the Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Inurnment will take place privately at Riverside Cemetery, Embarrass.

Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

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

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

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Jacob A. Thorne

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Jacob Andrew Thorne, 22, of Bonduel, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2016, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jacob was born in Shawano on May 9, 1994, the son of Shawn Thorne and Shelly (Wozniak) Thorne. Jacob graduated from Bonduel High School and was attending Fox Valley Technical College to become an auto mechanic. Basketball was Jacob’s first love. He was a member of the Bonduel Bears conference championship team as a senior and went on to play college basketball at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee. He was recently an assistant coach for the Bonduel Bears junior varsity basketball team and a former coach for the seventh- and eighth-grade teams.

Jacob’s second love was definitely Sun Drop; he brought it with him wherever he went. He always had a 12-pack of Sun Drop in the bed of his truck as well as one in the front seat and one next to his bed. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and loved working on the farm.

Jacob was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Shelly (Todd Boardman) Thorne, of Bonduel; his father, Shawn Thorne, of Bonduel; one brother, Matthew Thorne; two sisters, Avery and Grace Thorne; and his grandparents, Phil and Marlene Wozniak, of Gillett, and Milton and Yoggie Laabs, of Gillett.

A funeral service for Jacob will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Jacob’s name.

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

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

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Michelle R. Pierce

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Michelle R. (Bahr) Pierce, 43, of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at her home. Michelle was born in Shawano on May 8, 1973, the daughter of Garwood Bahr and the late Judith (Gregerson) Bahr. She graduated from Shawano High School. Michelle worked as a direct sales consultant for Pampered Chef, DoTerra Essential Oils and Isagenix. She was a member of the Winnebago Dog Club, enjoyed camping and horses, and was an extreme dog enthusiast. Her three dogs, Piper, Blue Bell and Jasmine, meant the world to her.

Michelle is survived by her fiancé, Curtis Roesler, and his daughter, Brianna; her father, Garwood Bahr; three sisters, Tammy (Jeff) Stachowiak, of Shawano, Kim Johnson, of Florida, and Sherri (Paul Prokash) Runge, of Shawano; and her grandmother, Norma Gregerson, of Iola; Curtis’ parents, Patti Stevens, of Appleton, and Bruce (Lynn) Roesler, of Weyauwega; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many very special friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Bahr.

A memorial service for Michelle will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

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