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MAGNUSON, Helen
ASHLAND, WISCONSIN: Helen Magnuson, 96, died January 23, 2009 at Golden Living Center-Court Manor in Ashland. She was born December 5, 1912 in Duluth, MN to Matthew and Hilma Maki Webster. She was a longtime nursing assistant at St. Anthony's Nursing Home and Court Manor Nursing Home in Ashland. She was an artist, and loved and rescued animals. Survivors include three daughters, Carol Oesterreich (Kurt), Lynn Frechette (Mike), and Gail Magnuson-Rouskey, all of Ashland; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert R. Magnuson; her parents; a stepson, Herbert A. Magnuson; a sister, Betty Pylkki; and a grandson, Kent Oesterreich. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery in Ashland under the direction of Mountain Funeral Home.

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MAUER, Clara
FENNIMORE, WISCONSIN: Clara M. Mauer, 84, died August 19, 1973 at Memorial Hospital in Lancaster. Survivors include a daughter, Mae (Kenneth) Michel of Fennimore; two sisters, Mrs. Leslie Miller of Fennimore, and Mrs. E.R. Lowry of Janesville; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Mauer. Interment was at Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Volkmann Funeral Home.

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MAYERSAK, Verna
MADISON, WISCONSIN: Verna Mayersak, 100, died February 4, 2007, one day after her 100th birthday. She was born February 3, 1907 to Andrew and Rosalia Bugel. She and her husband retired from the grocery business. She was a member of the Catholic Sokol Society. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnne (Rockne) Flowers and Rozelle (LaVern) Lukenbach-Meyer, both of Madison; 6 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Mayersak; four brothers; two sisters; and a grandson. Services were held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Ryan Funeral Home.

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McALEER, Sister Mary Elizabeth
ELM GROVE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Mary Elizabeth McAleer, 80, died November 2, 1993. She was a nun with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. She was the sister of Catherine (Leonard) Johnson of Florida, and James (Irene) McAleer of Chippewa Falls. Services were held at the Holy Family Chapel at Notre Dame of Elm Grove. Interment was at the convent cemetery under the direction of Franzen Jung Kaufmann and Weiand Funeral Directors.

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MEIDAM, Sandra
APPLETON, WISCONSIN: Sandra Chloe Meidam, 61, died December 9, 2001. She was born June 15, 1940 to Jesse and Thelma Harper. She was an accredited records technician at Theda Clark Medical Center for 25 years. She enjoyed fishing, reading, and watching the Packers. She is survived by her husband, Richard; four daughters, Jennifer (Matthew) Dennison of Blackwood, NJ, Lisa (Chester) Evans of Las Vegas, NV, and Karla (Todd) Stelzer and Christy Safford, all of Appleton; two stepsons, Scott Meidam and Ryan (Michelle) Meidam, both of Appleton; a brother, Michael (Judy) Harper; her mother-in-law, Helen Meidam; 8 grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son; her parents; and her father-in-law, Erwin Meidam. Interment was at Most Precious Blood Cemetery with arrangements by Wichmann Funeral Home.

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METOXEN, Lorraine
ONEIDA, WISCONSIN: Lorraine Metoxen, 86, died March 23, 2010. She was born February 10, 1923 to Dennison and Sadie Powless Hill. She attended Oneida United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Oneida Singers, the Oneida Elders Services, and the Methodist Women's Club. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, dining out, sunflowers, and her dog, Cuddles. Survivors include her children, Dennis (Sharon) Skenandore, Sandra (Bernard) Hawpetoss, and Carol Hill; her siblings, Jerry (Mary) Hill, Blanche (Edmund) Powless, and Vivian Williams; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Commodore Metoxen; a son, Bernie Metoxen; a sister; four brothers; and her parents. Services were held at Oneida Methodist Church. Burial was at the church cemetery with arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home.

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MIELKE, Merlin
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Merlin E. Mielke, 90, died July 2, 2005. He was born May 18, 1915 to Leo and Dora Eiseman Mielke. He was a longtime furrier with Norgard's Furrier, and later worked in the warehouse for H.C. Prange Co. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Jeannine Mielke, and Dennis and Sandra Mielke; a sister, Arlene Kabat; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. James and Shirley Tobias; 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine Madigan Mielke; his parents; an infant sibling; and two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Edward Kabat and Austin and Joyce Madigan. Entombment was at Shrine of The Good Shepherd Mausoleum under the direction of Blaney Funeral Home.

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MIJAL, Joseph
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Joseph Mijal, 79, died February 13, 2003 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau. He was born November 16, 1923 in Ringle to Walter and Julia Maziar Mijal. He retired from Marathon Electric with 38 years of service. Hewas a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea, and was a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, RoseAnn Falkowski Mijal; a daughter, JoAnn (Kim) Mijal-White of Madison; three sons, Denny (Sue), Jerry (Sherry), and Scott (Dawn), all of Wausau; five sisters, Jean Pierzchalski of Birnamwood, Eleanor Groshek of Shawano, and Ann Strehlow, Lucy (Joe) Muzynoski, and Florence (Jerry) Ziegel, all of Wausau; and two brothers, Tony of Green Bay, and Stan (Lil) of Stevens Point. Services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Florian Cemetery in Hatley by Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home.

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MINDHAM, Lucille
LANCASTER, WISCONSIN: Lucille M. Klein Mindham, 78, died September 3, 2009. She was born April 29, 1931 to Fred and Mary Hying Lane. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and bead crafting. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Linda) Klein of McGregor, IA, Kathleen (Ricky) Clark of Prairie du Chien, Thomas (Janet) Klein and Larry Klein, all of Bagley, and Karen Cooley and Sharon (Nick) Sweeny, all of Patch Grove; a sister, Carolyn Schultz of Prairie du Chien; 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Mindham; a sister, Catherine Peterson; a brother, Jim Lane; and her parents. Burial was at Union Nagle Cemetery by Martin Funeral Home.

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MITTELSTEADT, Helen
CEDARBURG, WISCONSIN: Helen M. Mittelsteadt died September 5, 2003 at her home. She was born October 10, 1913 in Whitewater, WI to the late Charles and Mae Howard Pollack. She was a charter member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon, and enjoyed gardening, knitting, movies and music. Survivors include her children, Sara (Al) Sadowsky of Fredonia, and Thomas (Suzanne) of Grand Rapids, MI; a brother, Wilfred (Marion) Pollock; a grandson; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert Mittelsteadt; a sister; and five brothers. Services were held at Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Immanuel Cemetery in Cedarburg under the direction of Eernisse Funeral Home.

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MORK, Delores
RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN: Delores M. Mork, 69, died December 10, 2007. She was born June 5, 1938 to Clarence and Dorothy Nevein Sutherland. She and her husband were farmers. She is survived by five children, David (Penny Hampton) Mork of Lone Rock, and Judy Mork, Ronald Mork, Bryan Mork, and Larry (Dee Munz), all of Richland Center; a sister, Joyce (Tony) Swanson of Minneapolis, MN; a brother, Gifford (Joyce) Sutherland of Waukesha; a sister-in-law, Lois Sutherland of Cumberland; a granddaughter; 4 step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; and her close friends, Sheila Troxel and Ralph Torgerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Otto Frederick Mork; a brother, Marvin Sutherland; and her parents. Interment was at Fancy Creek Cemetery under the direction of Pratt Funeral Service.

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MOSER, Sister Mary Blanche
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Mary Blanche Moser, 73, died September 18, 1955 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Ashland. She had celebrated her golden jubilee as a Franciscan sister on August 2, 1955. Survivors include two brothers, Leonard Moser and William Moser, and her religious community. Services were held at the Convent of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Interment was at the convent cemetery.

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MOTISI, Polly
OREGON, WISCONSIN: Polly M. Motisi, 87, died September 6, 2009. She was born April 24, 1922 in Madison to Richard and Grace Bell Goodlad. She studied at MATC. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and served as a volunteer there, as well as at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing organ, vacationing in Door County during the summers, and watching wrestling and Days Of Our Lives. She is survived by her husband, John Motisi; a son, Jeff (Linda) Kleven of Poynette; a daughter, Sharon (Greg) Nikolaisen of Trempealeau; a sister, Patricia Huggins of Madison; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Peggy Taylor; and a nephew, Tommy Taylor. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment was at Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Gunderson Funeral Home.

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MOTYKA, Sister Rozalia
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Rozalia Motyka, S.S.N.D., 74, died December 2, 1980. She is survived by her relatives; her friends; and her religious community. Services were held at Notre Dame Health Care Center. Interment was at the School Sisters of Notre Dame Cemetery.

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MUELLER, Gordon
BELOIT, WISCONSIN: Gordon Muller, 60, died February 5, 2009. He was born December 21, 1948 to Harold and Dorothy Veitenhans Mueller. Survivors include a daughter, Camy; a son, Greg; two sisters, Sharon (Ray) McKee, and Shirley (Evans) Walker; and 2 grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home.

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NAUMANN, Mattie
WEST BEND, WISCONSIN: Mattie Mae Hall Naumann, 88, died August 13, 2009. She was born December 8, 1920 to the late Alfred and Molly Jones Hall. She worked at Amity Leather Products for over 30 years. She is survived by seven children, Michael (Jean) of Oconomowoc, Erlene (Lee) Herriges of Campbellsport, Robert Cooper of Lawton, OK, James of Random Lake, and Patricia Cooper, Terri (Bob) Hug, and Tami (Ron) Letson, all of West Bend; three sisters, Wyleene (Ray) Moser of West Bend, Marguerite Maddox of North Carolina, and Willa Hunt of Elgin, SC; 18 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. "Shorty" Naumann; three sisters; three brothers; and a grandson. Services were held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Burial was at Washington County Memorial Park with arrangements by Schmidt Funeral Home.

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NELSON, Eleanor
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Eleanor Nelson died March 4, 1963 at her residence. She was born in Oshkosh to John and Margrette Nelson. She was the retired owner of the Nelson Greenhouse. She was the last member of her immediate family, and was unmarried. She is survived by her cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Victor; and a sister, Anna. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of McDonald Harford Funeral Home.

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NEY, Mary
MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN: Mary B. Ney, 91, died March 8, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health System in Menomonie. She was born August 25, 1911 in Red Cedar, WI to Frank and Mary Cramer Ney. She retired from Sanna Dairies with 25 years of service, and had also worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include two nieces, Barbara (Charles) Harding of Chicago, IL and Dianne (Peter) Totten of Atlanta, GA; two nephews, Richard (Diane) Ney of Eagan, MN and John (Cathy) Ney of Blacksburg, VA; 6 great-nieces; and 4 great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Gertrude, Helen, and Mary Elizabeth; and five brothers, Leo, Bernie, Leonard, John and Frank. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at the church cemetery by Stanton-Goodrich-Rhiel Funeral Home.

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NIEZ, Agnes
CHETEK, WISCONSIN: Agnes Bebel Niez, 101, died April 24, 2010. She was born January 11, 1909 to Mathias and Tekla Machnik Bebel. She retired from Sheller Manufacturing Corp, and was formerly active with the Chetek Senior Center program. She is survived by a brother, Steve Bebel of White Bear Lake, MN; his children, Renee, Steve Jr., Diane, and Matt, all of Minnesota; a niece, Charlotte "Lotty" Sykora of Kenosha; a nephew, Gene (Karleen) Bebel of Merrill; a niece-in-law, Mary Bebel of St. Paul, MN; and her great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Niez; a sister, Helen Bebel; two brothers, Stanley and Walter Bebel; her parents; a nephew, Richard Bebel; and a nephew-in-law, Joseph Sykora. Burial was at St. Boniface Cemetery under the direction of Burnham-Ours Funeral Home.

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NIKOLIC, Branko
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Branko Nikolic, 73, died July 14, 1981. He retired from Allis-Chalmers. He was the husband of Emmi Nikolic; and the father of Mary (Carl) Mueller, Bosko (Sylvia), Jelena (Gwido) Ropas, and Milena (Richard) Juchemich. He had 5 grandchildren, and is also survived by other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. Interment was at Highland Memorial Park with arrangements by Schaff Funeral Home.

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NORDNESS, Einer
SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN: Einer O. Nordness, 72, died February 2, 1969. He was born in Superior. He was a retired sales representative, and had moved from Superior to Holiday, FL three years before his passing. He was survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Nordness; three sisters, Mrs. Don Morris, Mrs. Peter Holmes, and Mrs. William Percival; a brother, Oscar; and his nieces and nephews. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, WI. Arrangements in Florida were handled by North Funeral Home.

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OLSON, Orville
MILTON, WISCONSIN: Orville M. Olson, 87, died August 14, 2010 at Skaalen Home in Stoughton. He was born July 5, 1923 in Vernon County to Thomas G. and Christina Hoverson Olson. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, and was a former member of the VFW in Janesville. He was a longtime member of the Milton Junction Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and later united with the Milton Seventh-Day Baptist Church, where he helped establish and lead the Pathfinders. He was also a member of the Janesville Barbershop Quartet. He married Margaret M. "Peggy" Olson on June 22, 1947. Survivors include a son, Tom (Janet) of Marietta, GA; 2 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and eleven siblings. Arrangements were handled by Schneider Apfel Schneider and Schneider Funeral Home.

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ORSTAD, Carol
SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN: Carol J. Morrison Orstad, 70, died July 13, 2009. She was born March 27, 1939 to Orville and Evelyn Johnson Morrison. She enjoyed ceramics, rosemaling, scrapbooking, and making dollhouses. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jon B.; a daughter, Kristin (Cary) Pallas of Superior; a son, Jon (Darla) Orstad of Superior; a brother, Russell Morrison of Boise, ID; two uncles, Robert (Lois) Johnson and Richard Johnson, both of Duluth, MN; an aunt, Delores Skoglund of Chisholm, MN; and 4 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents. Inurnment was at Riverside Cemetery under the direction of Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

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PAGE, Virginia
FRIENDSHIP, WISCONSIN: Virginia Page, 71, died February 17, 2007 at Moundview Memorial Hospital in Friendship. She was born January 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Elizabeth Haas. She formerly owned the Silver Dollar Restaurant in Chicago. She enjoyed country and western music, dogs, cooking, and playing bingo. She is survived by a son, Mark Page of Adams; a granddaughter; a son-in-law, Troy Hutchins of Florida; and her friends, including Dorothy Gum of Adams, and her friends at Villa Pines Living Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Page; a daughter, Donna Hutchins; and her parents. Cremation arrangements were handled by Roseberry's Funeral Home.

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PASCH, Ameal
NORWALK, WISCONSIN: Ameal Otto Pasch, 88, died December 14, 1961 at his residence. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Amelia Pasch; his sons, Carl and Melvin; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Fry, Mrs. Ernest Raabe, and Mrs. Eotus Tonn; 21 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Jacobi Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Ferries Funeral Home.

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PAULS, Dorothy
RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN: Dorothy Pauls, 93, died February 10, 2008. She was born November 25, 1914 to George Durnford, Sr. and Bessie McNelly Durnford. She is survived by a son, Dale (Susan) Pauls of Plymouth; a brother, George Durnford, Jr. (Lylas) of Beloit; a sister, Mary Dawn (Herbert) Wenger of Williamsburg, VA; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Pauls; three sisters, Alice Peralta, Doris Barnes, and Gyneth Hirschi; a brother, Dale Durnford; and her parents. Burial was at the Richland Center Cemetery with arrangements by Pratt Funeral Service.

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PAWLOWSKA, Sister Mary Aniceta
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Mary Aniceta Pawlowska, S.S.N.D., 72, died November 19, 1983. She was the sister of Hattie Sepanski of Kenosha and Sr. Mary Irenea, S.S.N.D. of Milwaukee, and was also survived by other relatives and friends. Services were held at Our Lady of Visitation Chapel in Elm Grove. Interment was at the Convent Cemetery.

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PEPLINSKI, Roman
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Roman Peplinski, 41, died Mary 14, 1943. He was the son of Mary Peplinski; the husband of Josephine Lewandowski Peplinski; the father of Marcella, Gerard, and Norbert; the son-in-law of Rose Lewandowski; and was also survived by three sisters; five brothers, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and his nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Hedwig's Church. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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PETSHEK, Kirk
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Kirk R. Petshek, 59, died May 12, 1973 at his residence. He was born November 23, 1913 in Vienna, Austria. He was a professor of urban affairs and business administration at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Vienna, and master's and doctoral degrees in economics from Harvard University. He formerly taught at Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT and Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. He had been a member of the UWM faculty since 1962. He had also worked for the U.S. Department of Labor and the Agency for International Development, and was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was survived by his wife, Evelyn Petshek. Services were held at the First Unitarian Church. Interment was at Wood National Cemetery by Weiss Funeral Home.

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PETZ, Lillian
RACINE, WISCONSIN: Lillian Ida Petz, 90, died November 13, 2008. She was born March 15, 1918 to the late Henry and Ida Petz. She was a retired employee of Hamilton Beach Company and Sheridan Products. She was a charter member of the Racine Assembly of God Church, and enjoyed Sunday School, playing the piano and organ, and corresponding with missionaries and foreign relatives. She is survived by her cousins, and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Racine Assembly of God. Interment was at West Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

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PIEPER, Hedwig
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Hedwig Eggebrecht Pieper, 77, died February 5, 1969. She was the mother of Miriam Unke of Manitowoc and Eleonore Jeske of Milwaukee; the mother-in-law of Rev. Glenn Unke and Rev. John C. Jeske; and the sister of Hilda Smeiska. She was also survived by 10 grandchildren; her in-laws; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Paul Pieper. Interment was at Wisconsin Memorial Park under the direction of Gillette Johnson and Sons Funeral Home.

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PIKULA, Jan
CUDAHY, WISCONSIN: Jan Pikula, 84, died October 21, 2006. He was born in Germany on November 28, 1921. He retired from Pabst Brewery, and was a member of the New Life Choir. He was the brother of Helena Frachowiak, Jozef Pikula, and the late Stanislaw Pikula. Services were held at the College Avenue site of Divine Mercy Parish. Entombment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery under the direction of Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home.

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PILBEAM, Pearl
RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN: Pearl June Pilbeam, 81, died June 12, 2005. She was born June 30, 1923 to Anthony and Etta Knoerl Caproni. She and her husband owned Breezy Point Resort on Lake Thompson. She also worked as a telephone operator, and as a secretary at Ziebell Elementary School. She enjoyed bingo and spending time at Lake Thompson. She is survived by two sons, Harry (Patricia) Pilbeam, and Wally (Jeanne) Pilbeam, both of Rhinelander; a daughter, Cathy Kothe of Peoria, AZ; a brother, Vern (LaVerne) Caproni of Crete, IL; a sister, Laurel Gallett of Dyer, IN; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Pilbeam; her parents; and a brother, Robert Caproni. Interment was at Northland Memorial Park by Carlson Funeral Home.

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PITTSLEY, Viola
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Viola Pittsley, 91, died January 1, 2009. She was born April 6, 1917 to the late William and Rosa Brown Wirt. She attended Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Salem Guild. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles and watching the Brewers and the Packers. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Pittsley; a son, Douglas (Kim) Pittsley of Wausau; a daughter, Karen Pittsley of Wausau; a sister, Sylvia Stachovak of Wausau; two brothers, Carroll (Dorothy) Wirt of Wausau, and Earl (Lena) Wirt of Tucson, AZ; and 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Azalia Lenzen and Adele Heideman; four brothers, Royal, Wayne, Denzil, and Valmon Wirt; and a granddaughter, Caitlin. Services were held at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was at Restlawn Memorial Park by Helke Funeral Home.

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PLEAU, Robert
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Robert "Bob" Pleau, 41, died April 25, 2011. He was born September 10, 1969 to Joe and Linda Charneski Pleau. He enjoyed hunting, wrestling and the Packers. Survivors include a son, Austin Pleau; his parents; three sisters, Rose Pleau, Chris (Dan) Rouse, and Julie Pleau; a grandmother, Marie Charneski; his cousins; his aunts; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wenzel Charneski; his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Rosemary Pleau; two aunts, Shirley Charneski and Diane Waller; and an uncle, Wayne Charneski. Arrangements were handled by Malcore Funeral Home.

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POHOSKI, William
LOMIRA, WISCONSIN: William S. Pohoski, 71, died August 8, 2009 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born December 20, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Stanley and Irene Gregory Pohoski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by a son, William A. Pohoski of Chicago, IL; and a daughter, Debra (Anthony) Skilling of Lomira. He was preceded in death by two wives, Claire Taylor Pohoski and Lillian Jones Pohoski; a sister, Pat Pohoski; and a grandson, Aaron Buchanan. Services with military honors and cremation arrangements were handled by Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home.

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PREGONT, Claude
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN: Claude John Pregont, 84, died January 13, 2011 at his home. He was born June 24, 1926 in Wausau to Edward and Bessie Rockow Pregont. He was a truck driver for Glenn Denning Motorways, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and garage projects. Survivors include his wife, Grace Goetsch Pregont; his children, Bruce (Melinda) Pregont, Debi Fischer, and Clark (Jacque) Pregont; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Church of St. Anne. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery in Maine, WI under the direction of Helke Funeral Home.

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PRICE, Vernard
APPLETON, WISCONSIN: Vernard Price, 88, died April 16, 2010. He was born January 13, 1922 Auglaize County, OH to Arthur and Frances Strasburg Price. He is survived by a son, David (Mary) Price of Greenville; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine M. Morris Price; a son, Daniel Price; his parents; and two brothers. Arrangements were handled by Verkuilen Funeral Home.

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PUFAHL, Francis
WEYAUWEGA, WISCONSIN: Francis Pufahl, 46, died January 27, 1963 at his residence. He was born March 24, 1916 in the Town of Lind to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pufahl. He was a saw mill proprietor and farmer. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor L. Dukatnik Pufahl; two sons, Kenneth and Wilbur; two daughters, Rosalita and Stadella; his parents; and two brothers, John and Hubert. Interment was at Hatton Cemetery under the direction of Harrigan Funeral Home.

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QUINN, Hilaria
MADISON, WISCONSIN: Hilaria Quinn, 69, died January 25, 2008. She was born in Mexico on May 16, 1938. Services were held at Roselawn Memorial Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Service.

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RADOJICIC, Milosava
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Milosava Radojicic, 53, died in September of 1974. She was born July 18, 1921. She was survived by her husband, Zivojin; a child, Tomo; two sisters; two brothers; and other relatives and friends in Yugoslavia. Services were held at St. Nilola Serbian Orthodox Church in Cudahy, WI. Interment was at St. Sava Servian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL by Schaff Funeral Home.

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RADTKE, Barbara
WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN: Barbara J. Radtke, 71, died July 20, 2007. She was born May 16, 1936 to Ernest W. and Florence Mae Kanode Radtke. She formerly worked for the Department of Defense, and was a former IRS employee. For 26 years, she worked part time at the County Stadium and Miller Park. She is survived by a sister, Beverly F. Burmeister of Lost Nation, IA; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert E. Radtke; and a sister, Ruby T. Flessner. Arrangements were handled by Randle-Dable Funeral Home.

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RADTKE, Margaret
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Margaret M. Radtke, 95, died March 9, 2005. She was born April 20, 1909 to the late George and Johanna Platz Schemm. She is survived by a daughter, June (John) Radke of Westfield; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Rudolph Radtke; five brothers; and three sisters. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Appleton under the direction of Seefeld Funeral and Cremation Services.

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RAMPA, John
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: John Rampa, 71, died April 27, 1954. He was born in 1883. He was survived by his friends. Interment was at Wisconsin Memorial Park under the direction of Feerick Funeral Home.

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RASMUSSON, Sylvia
WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN: Sylvia Flogstad Rasmusson, 75, died April 18, 1972. She was born December 26, 1896 in Story County, IA to Paul P. and Jennie Daniels Flogstad. She was a graduate of Iowa State University, and was a former high school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Protzmann of Menomonee Falls, Mrs. Arlene Artz of Oconomowoc Lake, and Mrs. Phyllis Huffman of Wisconsin Rapids; a sister, Ida Flogstad of Wauwatosa; and 11 grandchildren. Entombment was at Wisconsin Memorial Park under the direction of Schmidt Bartelt-Gerber Funeral Home.

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RAYMENT, Theresa
BELOIT, WISCONSIN: Theresa Rayment, 82, died March 7, 2008. She was born in Slovenia on December 26, 1925 to Antonio and Ursula Jezerek Ursic. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church, and was active with the All Saints Rosary Prayer Group. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching. She is survived by her husband, Harold E. Rayment, Sr.; five children, Harold E. Rayment, Jr. of Rockford, IL, Mary (Brian) Burns of Eagan, MN, and Richard Lee (Mary) Rayment, Linda Najdowski, and Christine (Douglas) Lundwall, all of Beloit; three sisters, Mary French of Boise, ID, and Vida Ursic and Toncka Potocnik, both of Slovenia; 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Marie; five brothers, Ludwig, Victor, Joseph, Peter, and Antonio Ursic; a sister, Anica Ursic; and her parents. Services were held at St. Peter Catholic Church. Interment was at Mount Thabor Cemetery by Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home.

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RENTMASTER, Merlin George
PEMBINE, WISCONSIN: Merlin George Rentmaster, 87, died January 16, 2005. He was born April 8, 1917 to the late Anton and Lily Robinson Rentmaster. He and his wife owned and operated Merle's Market. He was chief of the Pembine Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, and attended Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, basketball, and bowling. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Rentmaster; two brothers, Anton (Carol) Rentmaster of Green Bay, and George Rentmaster of Pembine; his stepmother, Gladys; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lila Mae Laranoid, and Ilabell Ficher; and his parents. Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Jacobs Funeral Home.

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REUSS, Edward
MADISON, WISCONSIN: Edward W. Reuss, 67, died June 26, 2008. He was born June 10, 1941 to Donald and Mildred Aumock Reuss. He worked as a systems analyst, and held a bachelor's degree from Lakeland College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Vietnam, and attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Bunders Reuss; a daughter, Kristen (Mark) Traino; his mother, Mildred Rust; a brother-in-law, George (Pat) Bunders; three uncles, Walter Lindemann, Ray Aumock, and Gary Aumock; three aunts, Judy Aumock, Emma Aumock, and Florence Lindemann; a granddaughter; a niece; a nephew; his great nieces; his cousins; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery with arrangements by Cress Funeral and Cremation Service.

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RICK, Gordon
WOODMAN, WISCONSIN: Gordon O. Rick, 72, died December 18, 1981 at Boscobel Memorial Hospital. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, Leonard of LaCrosse; and two sisters, Mrs. Hazel DeLap (Vernon) of Viroqua, and Mrs. Doris Hass of Chaseburg. Interment was military honors was at St. John's Cemetery in Genoa, WI under the direction of Thoni-Kendall Funeral Service.

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RICKERT, Edna
POY SIPPI, WISCONSIN: Edna Ruth Rickert, 97, died January 27, 2009 at Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born January 2, 1912 in Waushara County to Edmund and Jessie Hanson Lindekugel. She was a lifelong member of the Poy Sippi United Methodist Church, where she served as a treasurer and Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed bus tours, crocheting, crossword puzzles, gardening, and writing poetry. Survivors include her sons, David (Janet) Rickert, and Donald (Judy) Rickert, all of Pine River; a sister, Lucille Gates of Poy Sippi; a brother, Norman Lindekugel of Pine River; 5 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Rickert; her parents; a sister, Esther Snell; and a granddaughter, Jodi. Services were held at the Poy Sippi United Methodist Church. Interment was at the Poy Sippi Cemetery under the direction of Holly Funeral Home.

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ROEPCKE, Alice
CHILTON, WISCONSIN: Alice K. Roepcke, 65, died October 15, 2009. She was born May 4, 1944 to the late William J. and Madeline Grittner Nadler. She was employed by Chilton Products for over 30 years, and attended Faith Alliance Church. She enjoyed reading romance novels and cooking. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. "Bob" Roepcke; two children, Chad Roepcke and David (Tohnja) Roepcke, all of Chilton; five grandchildren; five brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, William Nadler, Jr.; a sister, Sharon Moehr; her parents; and a nephew, Luke Nadler. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery under the direction of Wieting Family Funeral Home.

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ROLLIN, Helen
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN: Helen M. Rollin, 83, died January 1, 2007. She was born December 29, 1923 to William Rollin, Sr. and Margaret Klaus Rollin. She was a longtime clerk for the Woolworth Company, and attended St. Willebrord Catholic Church. She is survived by a sister, Lucille Madsen of Curtis, NE; a sister-in-law, Rosemary Rollin of Ashwaubenon; two nieces, Christine Rollin of Green Bay and Mary Jo (David) Wong of Ashwaubenon; a nephew, Richard (Sharon) Rollin of Georgia; and her cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Rollin, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Herman Madsen. Services were held at St. Willebrord Catholic Church. Interment was at Allouez Cemetery under the direction of Schauer and Schumacher Funeral Home.

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RUD, Mary
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Mary J. Rud, 81, died February 5, 2006 at Dove Healthcare in Eau Claire. She was born May 12, 1924 in Eau Claire to the late Harold and Mildred Zutter Patzwald. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church for 45 years, and enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and doing crosswords and puzzles. Survivors include a son, Marc Rud of Eau Claire; a daughter, Sharon (Ole) Gunderson of Hallie; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her cousins; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Everett C. Rud and Robert Lamb; a son, Tom Rud; two daughters, Cindy Rud and Vicki King; a sister, Joan Moltzau; and a grandson, John Gunderson. Services were held at Hope Lutheran Church. Interment was at Rest Haven Cemetery by Evergreen Funeral Home.

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RUSKY, Benjamin
APPLETON, WISCONSIN: Benjamin Rusky, 66, died March 26, 1967 in Rochester, MN. He was born August 17, 1900 in Iron Mountain, MI. He worked for Harry Ressman Clothing Store, and was a member of Moses Montefiore Congregation. Survivors include his wife, Diana; a son, Alan of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Dorosin; and a brother, Harold of Appleton. Interment was at Moses Montefiore Cemetery under the direction of Brettschneider Trettin Funeral Home. Note: The surviving sister's name was difficult to read, and could be wrong.

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RUSZKIEWICZ, Theresa
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Theresa Ruszkiewicz died May 7, 1979. She was survived by her twin sister, Harriet; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Church. Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery under the direction of Witkowiak Funeral Home.

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SABATKE, Violet
BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN: Violet Sabatke, 92, died August 23, 2008. She was born November 1, 1915 to Joseph and Helen Jorwski Smith. She farmed with her family, and was a member of St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of Ladies Aid, and volunteered at Lakeview Nursing Home. Survivors include her children, Delmar (Debbie) Krueger of West Bend, Richard (Kathleen) Krueger of Gladwin, MI, and Joseph (Barbara) Krueger of Douglasville, GA; 10 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Delmar Krueger and Arthur Sabatke; her parents; two sisters; and three brothers. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Zeidler Funeral Home.

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SCHIRRA, Sister Emma Deodigna
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Emma Deodigna Schirra, 79, died November 12, 1979. She was born October 7, 1900. She was survived by her cousins; other relatives; her friends; and her religious community. Services were held at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Altstadt Funeral Home.

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SCHLATER, Clara
PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN: Clara Schlater, 70, was found deceased at her residence on October 18, 1948. She was born in Platteville. She was a former music teacher, and played the organ at St. Mary's Church. She was unmarried. Survivors include her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by twelve siblings. Services were held at St. Mary's Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Karrmann Funeral Home.

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SCHRIMPF, Father Raymond
FRANCIS CREEK, WISCONSIN: Fr. Raymond Schrimpf died January 4, 1998 at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc. He was born Richard John Schrimpf in Francis Creek, WI on September 19, 1922. He attended the Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and held a degree in electrical engineering from Marquette University. He returned to St. Nazianz and entered the Novitiate in 1950, professing vows in 1951. He studied for the priesthood at Catholic University in Washington, DC, and was ordained there at the chapel of Trinity College on December 8, 1956. He taught math and physics at St. Mary's High School in Lancaster, NY and Jordan High School in Milwaukee. He was named the province's Director of Finance in 1979, and later became Director of the Deferred Giving Program at the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein. He served at various Salvatorian parishes, and was pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Hohenwald, TN. He returned to Francis Creek in 1987. He enjoyed working with carpentry and electrical wiring. He was survived by a brother, Fr. Reginald Schrimpf (d. January 17, 2003), who was also a Salvatorian priest. Interment was at St. Anne's Cemetery in Francis Creek.

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SCHROEDER, Emma
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Emma Krenz Schroeder, 85, died January 22, 1981. She is survived by her husband, Walter Schroeder; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Valhalla Cemetery under the direction of Harder Funeral Home.

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SCHWINN, Sister Mary Benno
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Sr. Mary Benno (Clara) Schwinn, 75, died September 2, 1960 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington. She was the stepdaughter of Chris Roemer, who taught her typesetting. She was a printer and linotype operator for 43 years, working in the printing department of the old Notre Dame Motherhouse; she later went to the new Motherhouse. She entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1910. She was an elementary school teacher in Greenville, WI, and at St. Francis School in Milwaukee. She was survived by two half-sisters, Marie and Irma Roemer; two stepsisters, Sr. Mary Merici and Sr. Mary Brundisia; a stepbrother, Joseph; a half-brother, John; and her religious order. Services were held at Notre Dame of the Lake Motherhouse in Mequon. Burial was at the Notre Dame Convent Cemetery in Elm Grove.

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SCOFIELD, Myrtle
ASHLAND, WISCONSIN: Myrtle E. Scofield, 93, died August 28, 2010 at the Golden Living Center–Court Manor in Ashland. She was born November 25, 1916 to John E. and Amanda I. Ottow Kreitzman. Survivors include a daughter, Karryn Weaver; a son, Dennis Scofield; 2 grandsons; and 3 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Mountain Funeral Home.

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SEGUIN, Harold E.
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Harold Ernest Seguin, 88, died September 21, 2003. He was born October 14, 1914 to Ernest and Laura Cameron Seguin. He worked at Oak Park Dairy for over 30 years, and later worked for the Eau Claire School System. He was a veteran of World War II, and a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Bradshaw of Eau Claire; a sister, Eloise (Fred) Voetmann of Eau Claire; and several nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ione Nelson Seguin; and his parents. Interment with military honors was at Forest Hill Cemetery with arrangements by Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home.

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SHARER, Albertha
DOUSMAN, WISCONSIN: Albertha B. Sharer, 92, died April 4, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Maynard Sharer; her children, Donna (Jack) Newland of Dousman, Beverly (Myron) Rotar of DeForest, Keith (Kathleen) Sharer of Hartland, and Raymond (Virginia) Sharer of Diamond, IL; three sisters, Doris Gladem, Arlene Richards, and Sally Milne; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; several siblings; and a grandchild. Services were held at Emmanuel United Church Of Christ. Interment was at Hyde Cemetery in Ridgeway with arrangements by Pagenkopf Funeral Home.

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SHEIL, Daniel
STURTEVANT, WISCONSIN: Daniel P. Sheil, 72, died October 11, 1959 at a Madison hospital. He owned Dan's Barbecue Restaurant west of Racine for 30 years. He was a native of Fitchburg, WI, and lived in Sturtevant most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Annette Sheil; a brother; and a sister. Services were held at Our Mother of Consolation Church in Oregon, WI. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery.

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SHIMANCKAS, Anna
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Anna Shimanckas, 76, died August 18, 1963. She was the wife of Anton Shimanckas, Sr.; the mother of Anton Shimanckas, Jr., Margaret Torgan, and William Shimanckas; the mother-in-law of Esther and Janice Shimanckas; and the sister of Elizabeth Kaufmann. She was also survived by a brother-in-law; 4 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Entombment was at Wisconsin Memorial Park under the direction of Witkowiak Funeral Home.

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SINGER, Raymond
PLOVER, WISCONSIN: Raymond J. Singer, 80, died October 10, 2006. He was born March 19, 1926 to the late Frank and Mary Shopinski Singer. He worked at Huettl Coaches, and formerly worked at Nekoosa Paper Mill and Consolidated Papers. He and his wife owned Executive Limousine Service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, bowling and traveling. He is survived by a son, Jeff (Michele Noel) Singer of Racine; three daughters, Heidi (Kody) Brost of Portage, Gina (Dale) Boettcher of Custer, and Peggy (Al) Pavelski of Stevens Point; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Camille Ciseski Singer. Services were held at St. Bronislava Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Bronislava Parish Cemetery with arrangements by Pisarski Funeral Home.

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SISLO, Agnes
ST. GERMAIN, WISCONSIN: Agnes L. Sislo, 82, died November 2, 2011 at Our Home K-Care in Lac du Flambeau. She was born June 26, 1929. She owned Lockers Floral Shop in McHenry, IL. Survivors include a sister, Leone Lach; a brother-in-law, Joe Bratek; two sisters-in-law, Betty Sislo and Lorraine Sislo; a guardian, Gerry (Vernetta) Sislo; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Sislo, Florence Jensen, and Grace Bratek; and eight brothers, Raymond, Bob, Edward, Alex, John, William, Frank and George. Services were held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery by Downs-LeSage Funeral Home.

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SLATTERY, Patricia
MADISON, WISCONSIN: Patricia L. Slattery, 81, died March 5, 2009. She was born February 3, 1928 to Peter and Gladys Slattery. She retired from the telephone company in Madison with over 40 years of service. She crocheted hats for newborns at Meriter Hospital, and made well over 5,000 hats. She attended St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, and was a member of the Pioneers. She is survived by a sister, Kathryn Briggs of Madison; a brother, Kenneth (Joanne) Slattery of Sauk City; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Slattery of Madison; her nieces and nephews; and her friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, James; her parents; and a brother-in-law, Glenn Briggs. Services were held at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery with arrangements by All Faiths Funeral and Cremation Service.

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SMITH, Janet
IRONTON, WISCONSIN: Janet Marilyn Smith, 77, died August 6, 2011 at Reedsburg Area Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1934 in Wonewoc, WI to Walter and Agnes Eder Degner. She retired from Ray-O-Vac in Wonewoc with over 20 years of service. She enjoyed reading, hunting morel mushrooms, gardening, playing sheepshead, collecting horse figurines, and walking her Field Spaniel, Avery. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Edward "Ernie" Smith; a daughter, Janine Farber; a son, Michael Smith; a sister, Donna (Ron) Knull; three brothers, Steve (Wendy) Degner, Gerald (Caulder) Degner, and Ronald (Karen) Degner; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Smith Hockmuth; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald; her parents; and a sister, Barbara. Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wonewoc. Interment was at Resting Green Cemetery in Ironton under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

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SOLTIS, Frank
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Frank J. Soltis, 92, died July 27, 2005. He was born February 8, 1930 in Milwaukee. He was a longtime worker at Louis Allis Co. He was the husband of Marie Spiece Soltis; and the father of the late Sharon (Tom) Kingl, Jack Soltis, and Christine (Richard) Terrill. He had 5 grandchildren and a great-grandchild, and is also survived by other relatives and friends. Services were held at Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial was at St Adalbert's Cemetery under the direction of Church and Chapel Funeral Service.

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SOMMERS, Ruth
FOX POINT, WISCONSIN: Ruth L. Sommers, 87, died June 16, 2011. She formerly lived in Shorewood. She was the sister of the late Robert and Raymond Sommers, and is survived by her cousins and her friends. Services were held at St. Robert Parish in Shorewood. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Feerick Funeral Home.

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SPAFFORD, Ione
WEBSTER, WISCONSIN: Ione Marie Spafford, 82, died August 8, 2009. She was born January 17, 1927 to Manuel and Esther Erickson. She and her husband formerly operated "The Narrows". She enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, cooking and bowling. Survivors include her children, Steve (Maria) Spafford of Webster, Scott (Jeanene) Spafford of Belvidere, IL, and Richard (Lois) Spafford of Bartlett, IL; 6 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elroy Spafford; and two half-brothers, Wilford and Bernard. Interment was at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home.

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SPYCHALLA, Sister Dolorea
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN: Sr. Dolorea Spychalla, 77, died September 25, 2010 at the St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point. She was born Angeline Spychalla on March 21, 1933 in Antigo to the late Felix and Theresa Piotrzowski Spychalla. She was a nun with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis for 60 years. She entered the novitiate in 1950, and professed perpetual vows on August 10, 1957. She taught at St. Stanislaus School and St. Peter School. She is survived by two sisters, Rita Dettman of Antigo, and Sr. Theresita Spychalla of the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis; a nephew; and her religious community. Services were held at the St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel. Burial was at the convent cemetery under the direction of Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home.

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STAMPA, Erich
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Erich H. Stampa, 71, died September 19, 1974. He was born August 4, 1903. He was the husband of Elisabeth Behnke Stampa; and the father of Erika (Rudolph) Radtke. He had 2 grandchildren, one of whom preceded him in death. Inurnment was at Pinelawn Memorial Park under the direction of Ritter Funeral Home.

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STARR, Elizabeth
FREDERIC, WISCONSIN: Elizabeth "Betty" Sventek Starr, 92, died September 11, 2006. Survivors include her children, James (Gail), Raymond (Marion), and Joyce (Jerry) Mullner; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Rowe Funeral Home.

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STENSHAUG, Gavena
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Gavena Schwenkner Stenshaug, 77, died May 16, 1994. She was the mother of Melvin (Barbara) Stenshaug; and the sister of Betty (Bill) Coralline, Marie Brown, and Maria (Al) Otto. She had 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by other relatives, and her friends. Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Niemann-Suminski Funeral Home.

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STEVENS, Joel
HEBRON, WISCONSIN: Joel "Jack" Stevens, 88, died August 10, 1898 at Fort Atkinson, Jesserson County, WI. He was born June 10, 1810 in Jericho, VT to Roger and Esther Snow Stevens. Following his father's death on June 7, 1841, he and his brother, Jonas, settled in McHenry County, IL, while their brother Artimus went to Ohio. The mother joined the sons in Illinois. In May of 1855, she applied for Bounty Land at Chemung, IL in McHenry County. She was entitled to this land under the US Act of March 3rd, 1855 giving government land to Revolutionary War widows. She died on October 28, 1855, and is buried in McHenry Co, IL. Jack was a farmer and moved to Wisconsin. He married Sally (1814-1880). He and his wife are buried at the Hebron Evergreen Cemetery in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

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STUPAR, Florence
RACINE, WISCONSIN: Florence M. Stupar, 82, died October 27, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1918 in Racine to Clarence and Johanna Roeschen Rosa. She was a retired Racine County bailiff with 22 years of service, and also worked at Northern Aquatics Landscaping. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Stupar; and two brothers, John and Ralph Rosa. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery under the direction of Maresh-Meredith and Acklam Funeral Home.

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SUCHOWSKI, Mildred
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN: Mildred M. Suchowski, 79, died December 1, 2006 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1927 in Stevens Point to Zador and Emma Laszewski Polum. She was a retired products clerk at Sentry Insurance with over 45 years of service. She was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1170 Auxiliary, and had been a member of St. Peter's Rosary Society since 1959. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, playing cards, bowling and taking walks. She is survived by a son, Michael (friend Alice Kehring) Suchowski of Stevens Point; three sisters-in-law, Theresa Stanislawski of Plover, and Dorothy Suchowski and Alice Suchowski, both of Stevens Point; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Suchowski; a son, Patrick; and her parents. Services were held at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial was at Guardian Angel Cemetery under the direction of Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home.

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SWENCKI, Bernice
GREENFIELD, WISCONSIN: Bernice M. Idzikowski Swencki, 92, died April 20, 2006. She was born September 13, 1913 in Pittsburgh, PA. She retired from Ladish Co. She was the mother of Ray (Kathy) Paradowski, Phil (Sandy) Paradowski, Eddie (Debbie) Paradowski, and the late Dennis (Diane) Paradowski. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Swencki. Entombment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery under the direction of Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home.

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SWITLICK, George
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: George P. Switlick, 70, died July 20, 1968. He was the the father of Gerald, Robert, Ralph and Le Roy Switlick; and the brother of Hedwig Switlick and Josephine Switlick. He was also survived by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Igowski Switlick. Services were held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Max A. Sass and Son Funeral Home.

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TALAGA, Henry
RACINE, WISCONSIN: Henry Talaga, 88, died January 23, 2009. He was born October 24, 1920 to the late Michael and Mary Talaga. He was a retired punch operator at Young Radiator with over 40 years of service, and attended St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael (Carol) Talaga of Greendale, and John (Sandra) Gudwer of Naples, FL; a brother, Fred Nawrocki of Merriville, IN; two sisters, Helen Gru of Chicago, IL, and Wanda Syring of Racine; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gurosh Talaga; a sister; and three brothers. Services were held at St. Paul the Apostle Church. Entombment was at Holy Cross Garden Court Crypts with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home.

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TALFORD, Goldia
ROCK FALLS, WISCONSIN: Goldia M. Talford, 79, died August 10, 2008 at Dove Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation in Eau Claire. She was born February 2, 1923 to George and Susan Nichols Becker. She and her husband were farmers. She was a member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church and the ELCA Women's Program. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She is survived by her husband, Elton Talford; her children, Carol (Mike) Hartley of Milwaukee, Steve (Linda) Talford of Durand, Diane Fedie of Farmington, MN, and Sandy (Bob) Froystad and Rick (Kathy) Talford, all of Rock Falls; a brother, Duttee (Lydia) Becker of Eau Claire; a sister, Anna Gullikson of Eau Claire; 12 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Donald Becker, and a sister, Evelyn Rud. Services were held at Rock Creek Lutheran Church. Interment was at Rock Falls Cemetery under the direction of Rhiel Funeral Home.

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TENPAS, Harold
SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WISCONSIN: Harold Tenpas, 91, died July 24, 2008 at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born July 4, 1917 to the late William and Mamie Wilterdink Tenpas. He worked for 36 years as a punch press operator at Simplicity in Port Washington, and was also a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended the First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls, and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed walking, biking and traveling. He is survived by five sons, Ted Tenpas of Mount Dora, FL, and Hal (Wendy) Tenpas, Brian (Linda) Tenpas, Larry (Patricia) Tenpas, and Jack Tenpas, all of Sheboygan Falls; four daughters, JoAnn (Gerald) Traas, Beverly Schuh of Sheboygan, and Jill (David) Hintz and Barbara (James) Pike, all of Sheboygan Falls; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Geyer Tenpas; and his parents. Interment was at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.

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TESAR, Loretta
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WISCONSIN: Loretta I. Tesar, 73, died January 13, 2010. She was born January 11, 1937 to Frank and Emma Havlicek Lestina. She was a retired nurse. She and was a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women, and worked in the homebound ministry. She enjoyed dancing, reading, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by a daughter, Lori (Paul) Schwarz of Wauzeka; two sons, Terry (Peggy), and Kevin (Kim) Tesar, both of Prairie du Chien; four sisters, Donna Martie of Monona, IA, Helen Stickfort of Garnavillo, IA, and Marcy Lenth and June Looney, both of Prairie du Chien; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Tesar; her parents; two sisters, Irene Ambrose and an infant sister, Stasia; and four brothers, Charlie, Raymond, Jimmy, and Tommy Lestina. Services were held at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Garrity Funeral Home.

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TETZLOFF, Raymond
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN: Raymond G. Tetzloff, 93, died February 16, 2009. He was born March 1, 1915 to the late Frank and Mary Dulski Tetzloff. He retired as a lieutenant with the Oshkosh Fire Department after 27 years of service. He formerly worked at American Excelsior Company, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended St. John's Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Seavecki Tetzloff; a daughter, Rita (Ron) Kopca of Port Washington; four sons, Randall (Rosanne) of Tulsa, OK, Robert (Carol) of Rockford, IL, Thomas (Colleen) of Cottage Grove, and Raymond (Julie) Tetzloff of Oshkosh; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 step great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Florence Schroeder, Selma Bochinski, Margaret Trebiatowski, and Isabelle Jacowski; four brothers, Rufus, Sylvester, Henry, and Edwin Tetzloff, and a granddaughter, Kristi Tetzloff. Services were held at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery with arrangements by Poklasny Funeral Home.

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THRASHER, Wilbur
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN: Wilbur Andrew Thrasher, 22, died February 6, 1939. Services were held at the Congregational Church. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery.

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TITRA, Andrew
SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN: Andrew Titra, 78, died July 24, 2005 at his home. He was born November 28, 1926 in Joliet, IL to Steven and Ann Dzurek Titra. He worked as a machine operator at Longview Fibre, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include four children, Jacqueline Anthony, Carol, and Andrea; 10 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Eernisse Funeral Home.

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TOMSKI, Casimir
OAK CREEK, WISCONSIN: Casimir W. "Casey" Tomski, 77, died May 11, 2007. He was born February 25, 1930 in Milwaukee. He was a longtime worker for Gross Common Carrier, and was a member of Teamsters Local #200. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War era, and a past president of the Holy Name Society. He was a Brewers fan. He was the husband of Joanne Witas Tomski; the father of Dr. Steven (Michelle), Dr. Mark (Elizabeth), and Joel (Sharon) Tomski; and the brother of Michaline "Dolly" (Joseph) Grolle and the late Refan Tomski. He had 6 grandchildren; and is also survived by his cousins; his nieces and nephews; and his friends. Services were held at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment was at Forest Home Cemetery under the direction of Prasser-Kleczka Bay View Chapel.

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TRZEBIATOWSKI, Tony
ROSHOLT, WISCONSIN: Tony R. Trzebiatowski, 83, died July 25, 2008 at his home. He was born June 2, 1925 in Rosholt to John and Rose Augustiniak Trzebiatwoski. He retired from Pressed Steel Tank Company in Greenfield with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, polka music, and watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a volunteer for St. Adalbert Parish, and also for Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Czerwinski Trzebiatowski; two sons, Darrell (Christina) of Plover, and Cary (Vicki) of Jackson; three sisters, Jeanette (Tom) Young of Waupaca, Loretta Gilmiester of Three Lakes, and Clara (Jim) McAndrews of McHenry, IL; two brothers, Frank (Ann) of Rosholt, and Ted (Priscilla) of Port Edwards; 6 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; a daughter, Audrey; his parents; two sisters, Patricia Gavin and Evelyn Barwig; and two brothers, Hank and John. Services were held at St. Adalbert Catholic Church. Burial was at the parish cemetery under the direction of Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home.

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TWETAN, Mae
IOLA, WISCONSIN: Mae Catherine Twetan, 97, died May 12, 2009. She was born November 4, 1911 to the late Fred and Laura Nock Holtz. She attended Our Savior's Lutheran Church, where she was a member of the Faith Circle. She was a charter member of the Iola Community Golf Course, and enjoyed cooking and playing bridge. Survivors include a daughter son-in-law, Marcia and James Helgeson of Iola; 3 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Dr. Charles E. Ostermeier and James Twetan; her parents; a brother, Harold Holtz; and two sisters, Jeanette Frailing and Grace Holtz. Services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment was at Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery with arrangements by Voie Funeral Home.

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VAN HERWAARDEN, Gladys
RANDOLPH, WISCONSIN: Gladys Van Herwaarden, 86, died February 11, 2008 at the Continental Manor. She was born September 1, 1921 in Waupun to Raymond and Hattie Mulder Greenfield. She and her husband lived on a farm near Randolph. She was a member of the First Reformed Church of Randolph, where she taught Sunday School and Catechism for over 30 year. She was also a member of The Bible League. Survivors include three sons, Larry Van Herwaarden of Randolph, Allen (Karen) Van Herwaarden of Fox Lake, and Denis (Barbara) Van Herwaarden of Beaver Dam; four brothers, Ruben (Sharon) Greenfield of Beaver Dam, Wayne (Rachel) Greenfield of Milwaukee, Harold (Carol) Greenfield of Waupun, and Robert Greenfield of Santa Barbara, CA; a sister, Helena (Art) Kuiper of Mount Vernon, WA; three sisters-in-law, Sadie DeBoer of Randolph, Alyce Greenfield of Waupun, and Kathryn Greenfield of Westmont, IL; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Van Herwaarden; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Don Greenfield; and a brother-in-law, Louie DeBoer. Services were held at the First Reformed Church. Burial was at the Randolph Cemetery under the direction of Randolph Funeral Home.

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VEIT, Brother Jude Thaddeus
MOUNT CALVARY, WISCONSIN: Brother Jude Thaddeus Veit, 52, died January 29, 1956. He was killed in a car accident that also claimed the life of Brother Francis Benoit. He was a porter at the Capuchin-Franciscan monastery at Mount Calvary. He was a native of New York, and had been a member of the Capuchin Order for 32 years. He enjoyed music and was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan. Survivors include siblings in Brooklyn, NY, and his religious community. Services were held at St. Francis Church. Interment was at the Capuchin Cemetery at Mount Calvary.

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VISINTAINER, Albert
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Albert Visintainer, 58, died September 19, 1974. He was born December 13, 1915. He was the husband of Rose Visintainer; the father of Lynda; and the brother of Marius (Columba), Katherine Kuenzil; Leon and Rose (John) Ronco. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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VOLKAITIS, Gladys
NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN: Gladys P. Volkaitis, 92, died April 14, 2010. She was born July 26, 1917 in Fairchild, WI. Survivors include a son, Eugene O'Kelly; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth O'Kelly; her stepchildren; two sisters, Louella Wynn and Margarette Savage; 7 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Church and Chapel Funeral Home.

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WAGNER, Helen
NIAGARA, WISCONSIN: Helen Wagner, 80, died October 2, 2003. She was born April 7, 1923 to the late Michael and Sadie Elias Abraham. She and her sister managed a restaurant, Kay's Kitchen. She attended business school, and formerly worked in New York City. She was a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, and was a volunteer at the Niagara Senior Center. She is survived by a daughter, Jody (David) Valk of Eau Claire; two sons, David (Kathryn) and Richard, both of Niagara; two sisters, Margaret Bandt of Iron Mountain, and Virginia Gossan of Lower Michigan; a brother, Richard (Jean) Abraham of Breitung Township; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, David Wagner; a son, Thomas; four brothers, John, Edward, Sam, and George; and a sister, Catherine. Services were held at St. Mary's Orthodox Church. Burial was at Niagara Cemetery by Jacobs Funeral Home.

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WAHLIN, Dr. Hugo
MADISON, WISCONSIN: Dr. Hugo B. Wahlin, 77, died April 26, 1971 in Madison. He was born February 28, 1894 in McPherson, KS. He was a retired physics professor at the University of Wisconsin. He held a bachelor's degree from Bethany College, and a master's degree from the University of Kansas. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He began his career with the University of Wisconsin as a physics instructor in 1921, eventually becoming a full professor. He was a member of Kappa Eta Kappa, Gamma Alpha, and Phi Mu Alpha fraternities, and attended Bethel Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Starks Wahlin; two sons, William and Hugh; a brother, Joel; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery under the direction of Frautschi Funeral Home.

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WALTHER, Levi
BLUE RIVER, WISCONSIN: Levi G. Walther, 90, died October 8, 2004. He was born December 23, 1913 in Richland County to Lawrence and Mary Walther. He retired from Oscar Mayer, and was also a farmer. He is survived by his children, Judy (Gerel) Brown of Bloomington, IL, and La Verne (Louise) Walther of Richland Center; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Hagenstone Walther. Services were held at Five Points Lutheran Church. Interment was at Dayton Corners Cemetery.

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WALTZ, Peter
BOSCOBEL, WISCONSIN: Peter T. Waltz, 79, died November 27, 1980 at a Wisconsin Rapids hospital. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include three sons, Peter of Mount Horeb, Robert of Wisconsin Rapids, and Maynard of Renwick, IA; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Waltz. Services were held at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was at the Boscobel Cemetery by Thoni and Kendall Funeral Home.

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WANKE, Bill
STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN: Bill Wanke, 72, died May 6, 2009. He was born April 26, 1937 to Alfred and Margaret "Dolly" Williamson Wanke. He was a machinist at Sturgeon Bay Metal Products. He is survived by his wife, Mary Schopf Wanke; two children, David (Cathy) Wanke of Sturgeon Bay, and Beth (Mark) Priest of Greenville; 4 grandchildren; a sister, Suzanne (George) Doom of Perham, MN; two sisters-in-law, Betty Schopf and Sally Schopf, both of Sturgeon Bay; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Harold and Orville Schopf. Services were held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Entombment was at St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Forbes Funeral Home.

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WASHBURN, Elizabeth
PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN: Elizabeth Ellen Washburn, 83, died February 7, 1939. She was survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles Whitter of Janesville; and two sisters, Mrs. Grant Eastman of Platteville, and Mrs. Nelle Smith of Los Angeles. Services were held at the Thomas Chapel. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery.

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WEBSTER, Jerry
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Jerry Lee Webster, 55, died May 16, 1994. He was born October 15, 1938. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the husband of Jeanne Webster; and the brother of Tom (Mary), Dennis (Linda), Euell (Karen), and Marvin (Leola); and was also survived by other relatives and friends. Services were held at St. Alphonsus Church. Interment was at Wood National Cemetery with arrangements by Schaff Funeral Home.

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WEHR, Henry
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Henry W. Wehr, 72, died May 17, 1945 at the Chicago Athletic Club. He was born September 22, 1872 in Milwaukee. He was a graduate of Marquette University. He was chairman of the board at Wehr Steel Co., and was a member of the Chicago Athletic Association. Survivors include two brothers, Edward R. and C. Frederic; and a sister, Mrs. L.W. Falk. Services were held at St. Rose's Church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.

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WENDORF, Mabel
ASHIPPUN, WISCONSIN: Mabel E. Wendorf, 89, died November 7, 2009. She was born February 2, 1920 in Ixonia to William and Martha Klug Blank. She was a member of the Ashippun Historical Society, the Forever Young Club, and her church choir. She was also a 4-H leader. Survivors include her husband, Elmo Wendorf, Sr.; her children, Elmo Wendorf, Jr. (partner Joe Rayman) of Hartland, and and Niles (Carolyn) and Lyle (Linda) Wendorf, all of Ashippun; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; her caregiver, Sonny; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Wilbert and Hubert. Services were held at Cross Lutheran Church. Interment was at Cross Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Services.

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WIKEN, Leif
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Leif B. Wiken, 63, died February 5, 1969 at Trinity Memorial Hospital in Cudahy. He retired from the Milwaukee Police Department, where he had worked from 1935 to 1960. He also worked as a plant guard at Harnischfeger Corp. He was a Mason and a Shriner, and attended Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake. He was survived by his wife, Alvina Wiken; two daughters, Jordis (John) Martin and Jeanne (Raymond) Bonk; three sons, Keith, Terry, and Daniel; four brothers, Christ, Ernolf, Dick, and Ralph; and a sister, Mrs. Milton Shove. Cremation arrangements were handled by Prasser Funeral Home.

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WIZA, Sophie
PULASKI, WISCONSIN: Sophie Wiza, 93, died November 25, 2006 in Green Bay. She was born January 30, 1913 in Braddock, PA to the late John and Frances Jagodzinski Korzeniewski. She and her husband owned Wiza's Bar in Milwaukee, Pulaski, and Sobieski Corners. She had also worked at Northern Shoe and Behrendt's Service Station in Pulaski. She was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, and often cooked for various community events. She is survived by a sister, Lillian Pachucki of Milwaukee; her nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Wiza; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph (Frances) Korzeniewski, and John Korzeniewski; a brother-in-law, Eugene Pachucki; and a cousin, Tony Baranowski. Services were held at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment was at the parish cemetery under the direction of Marnocha Funeral Home.

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WOJTALEWICZ, Alois
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN: Alois J. Wojtalewicz, 94, died May 7, 2009 at St. Michael's Hospital. He was born March 5, 1915 in Stevens Point to Dennis and Martha Zblewski Wojtalewicz. He retired from Lullabye Furniture, and he and his wife also farmed. He enjoyed gardening, animals, sports, fishing, and birdwatching. He is survived by his wife, Laura Firkus Wojtalewicz; two sons, Dennis (Bernice) Wojtalewicz of Amherst, and Richard Wojtalewicz of Hazelhurst; three daughters, Barbara Warzinik of Stevens Point, and Mary (James) Lang and Bonnie (Michael) Krutza, all of Plover; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joann; an infant son and daughter; two brothers, Ambrose and Stephen; and a sister, Margaret Wisinski. Services were held at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Burial was at Guardian Angel Cemetery with arrangements by Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home.

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WOJTYCSKI, Lottie
PORTAGE, WISCONSIN: Lottie G. Wojtycski, 94, died June 10, 2009. She was born February 10, 1915 to Earl and Jessie Jobs Ward. She enjoyed fishing. She is survived by a son, Larry (Beth) Hoskins of Portage; two sisters, Irma Lambert of Milwaukee, and Wilma Krueger of Montello; her nieces and nephews; 2 granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Ward; and her parents. Interment was at East Side Cemetery under the direction of Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home.

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WOLBERT, Anna
CUDAHY, WISCONSIN: Anna Wolbert, 72, died March 14, 1939. She was born in Germany. She had lived in Cudahy for about 50 years, and was a member of St. Frederick's Catholic Church, the Ladies of the Maccabees, and the Christian Mothers' Sodality. Survivors include two daughters, Marie Wolbert and Frances Miller; and three sons, Charles H., Arthur, and George J. Services were held at the J.W. Strandt Chapel and St. Frederick's Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.

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WOLFGRAM, Fred
APPLETON, WISCONSIN: Fred J. Wolfgram, 55, died July 25, 2005. He was born on December 3, 1949 to the late Fred Wolfgram and Shirley Wolfgram. He worked for Goodwill Industries, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and car racing. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Wolfgram of Appleton; two brothers Gary (Patricia) Wolfgram, and Terry (Sherry) Wolfgram, all of Appleton; three nieces; three nephews; and a special friend, Karen Schulz of Appleton. Interment with military honors was at Highland Memorial Park with arrangements by Wichmann Funeral Home.

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WOODHOUSE, Esther
BLOOMINGTON, WISCONSIN: Esther Woodhouse, 88, died June 25, 1980 in Lafayette, LA. She was a former resident of the Bagley, WI area. She is survived by a son, Milton of Eden Prairie; two daughters, Rachael Kester (Randall) of Beaverton, OR, and Ella Jane Swan of Lafayette, LA; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linn A. Woodhouse. Interment was at the Bloomington Cemetery under the direction of Metcalfe-Kuenster Funeral Home.

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WYCZAWSKI, John
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: John Frank Wyczawski, 68, died March 25, 2007. He was born September 11, 1938 in Chicago. He had worked at Deaconess Hospital, and also at a Milwaukee law firm. He was a chaplain's assistant in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Lay Salvatorians and St. Margaret Mary Parish, serving as a Eucharistic Minister for the homebound. He was a volunteer minister in the Pastoral Care Department of St. Anne's Nursing Home, and was an altar server at the chapel. He was unmarried. He is survived by his cousins; his godchildren; and the Salvatorian religious community. Entombment was at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee by Schramka Funeral Home.

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YESKA, Lena
WILD ROSE, WISCONSIN: Lena I. Yeska, 90, died December 25, 2008 at Rosemor Village in Wild Rose. She was born November 20, 1918 in Waushara County to Frank and Mary Storzbach Kuczmarski. She was a former elementary school teacher, and had attended Wautoma Normal School and Stevens Point Teachers College. She is survived by a sister, Dora Meyers of Minneapolis, MN; five sisters-in-law, Lorraine Markowski of Appleton, Eleanor (Robert) Krause of Berlin, WI, and Carol Yeska, Ileen (Gary) Hudziak, and Margaret (Leonard) Lesniak, all of Wild Rose; two brothers-in-law, Dick (Jo Ann) Yeska of Wild Rose, and Fred Hoder of Elgin, IL; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Yeska; her parents; two brothers, Edward and Hubert Kuczmarski; two brothers-in-law, August Markowski and Edwin Yeska; and a sister-in-law, Lillian Hoder. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wautoma. Burial was at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery with arrangements by Holly Funeral Home.

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YULE, Lily
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN: Lily L. Yule, 103, died October 6, 2004. She was born August 11, 1901 to Gustav and Pauline Schadler Krueger. She retired from Uniroyal, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Merchant of Tomah; a son, Robert (Verna) Yule, Jr. of Eau Claire; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Yule, Sr.; a son, Donald; two sisters; three brothers; her parents; and a grandson, Jeff. Arrangements were handled by Fuller-Speckien Funeral Home.

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ZBLEWSKI, Sister Marcelline
STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN: Sr. Marcelline Zblewski, 98, died March 28, 2011 at St. Joseph Motherhouse in Stevens Point. She was a nun with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis. She taught in Catholic schools for 49 years. Some of the schools she taught at include St. Peter School in Stevens Point, St. Michael School in Junction City, and St. Mary of Mount Carmel School in Amherst. She is survived by a brother, Joseph (Karen) Zblewski of Albion, MI; three sisters, Esther Zblewski of Monona, and Nettie Hintz and Virginia Kudronowicz, both of Stevens Point; her nieces and nephews; and her religious community. Services were held at the St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel. Burial was at the convent cemetery under the direction of Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home.

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ZEBRO, Bernice
MOSINEE, WISCONSIN: Bernice A. Zebro, 85, died November 4, 2002 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Schofield. She was born November 15, 1916 in Plover to Leo and Tillie Lipski Scipior. She worked at Clover Valley Farms in Mosinee for 40 years, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and St. Monica's Society. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is survived by two daughters, Karen (Lee) Londerville of Mosinee, and Jan (Ken) Molaska of Wausau; two sons, Roger of Plover, and Leo (Julie) of Tomah; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 2 step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Zebro; her parents; two daughters, Mary Jane and Joyce Scipior; a sister, Bridget Rashka; and a brother, Edmund Scipior. Services were held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Mosinee. Burial was at St. Paul Cemetery in Mosinee under the direction of Beste Funeral Home.

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ZINDARS, Phillipine
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Phillipine Zindars, 74, died May 5, 1954 at Deaconess Hospital. She was a Milwaukee native. She was a member of the First Church of Divine Science, the Home Economics Club, and the Milwaukee Federated Chorus. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Howard Strasse of Milwaukee. Services were held at the Feerick Chapel. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.

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ZIRK, Raymond
ELROY, WISCONSIN: Raymond G. Zirk, 88, died September 21, 2009. He was born September 22, 1920 to Gustav and Elizabeth Schumann Zirk. He was a farmer, and attended Grace Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Olson Zirk; three sons, Jerry (Becky) of Elroy, Randall (Sue) of Madison, and Bruce (Julie) of LaValle; a brother-in-law, Martin Olson of Reedsburg; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri; two sisters, Dolores McCelland and Adeline Siekert; and his parents. Services were held at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial was at St. Luke's Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Picha Funeral Home.

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ZITRON, William
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: William Zitron, 61, died August 24, 1943. He was born in Riga, Latvia. After coming to the U.S., he worked in the meat packing industry. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, B'nai Brith, the Elks, and the Athletic Club. He was also a Mason. He was survived by his wife, Bertha Zitron; a daughter, Jennie Zitron Levin; two sisters, Paula Zitron and Hanna Rubin; and three brothers, Paul, Julius and Harry. Interment was at Second Home Cemetery by Schram-Bensman Funeral Home.

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ZWAGA, Rose Mary
RACINE, WISCONSIN: Rose Mary Giacinti Zwaga, 95, died July 30, 2009. She was born June 19, 1914 to the late Pericle and Concetta Crocioni Giacinti. She worked at Massey Ferguson for 25 years. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Roma Lodge Vittoria Colona, and the Gethsemane Senior Group. She enjoyed square dancing, playing bocce ball, and cooking. She is survived by a son, Dennis (Cheryl) Zwaga of Franksville; a daughter, Marie (William) Naretta of Rockford, IL; 5 grandchildren; her great- grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Zwaga; a brother, Remo Giacinti; and a sister, Jennie Yocco. Services were held at St. Paul the Apostle Parish. Burial was at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery by Sturino Funeral Home.

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