This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16835/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - September 30, 2007 Deceased Name: Kopatich, Audrey V. Kopatich, Audrey V. (Nee High) Sept. 25, 2007, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late August. Dear mother of Barbara (Ron) Edwardsen, Judith Holmgrem, James (Amy), Robert, Thomas, William (Linda) and Toni (Greg) Cook. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services were held. Interment Roosevelt Cemetery, Gresham, WI. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES Tebo-Peppey-Klemmer-Scheuerell 6615 W. Oklahoma 414-321-7440 Guest Book and Directions www.heritagefuneral.com Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) Date: September 30, 2007 Edition: Final Page: 99 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16834/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) - November 1, 2007 Deceased Name: Helt, Wayne L. Helt, Wayne L. Oct. 25, 2007, age 64 years. Loving father of Sherry (Toua) Xiong. Loving grandfather of Melody. Brother of Edward, Jr. Nephew of Elaine Helt. Further survived by nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Fri., Nov. 2, at 7 PM, at the funeral home. Visitation from 4-7 PM. Interment Saturday in Gresham, WI. Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel 5355 W. Forest Home Ave. (414) 321-1700 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) Date: November 1, 2007 Edition: Final Page: 99 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16833/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ann Arbor News (MI) - February 10, 2008 Deceased Name: Beaser, Bessie L. Plymouth, MI Age 94, passed away Saturday February 2, 2008. She was born April 29, 1913 in Gresham, WI. Beloved widow of the late Valentine G. Beaser (May 1998); dear mother of Wendy (Errol) Koos of South Lyon, MI and Robert (Mary Ann) Beaser of Plymouth, MI; also survived by three grandchildren, Scott, Heidi, Errol and three great grandchildren James, Jack and Nina. Bessie was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Todd and Christian. Bessie became an RN in Milwaukee, WI, soon married Valentine in 1936 and moved together to Michigan, where they spent many wonderful years in the community of Westacres. She loved her church and community involvement, painting and traveling but what stood out most was the love and care she shared with her husband and family. She had a loving way of bringing out the best qualities in those around her. She was a guiding light and one which will shine in our hearts forever. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 7979 Commerce Rd.! , West Bloomfield, MI on March 15th at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Project Compassion, 3307 29th St., Detroit, MI 48210. Ann Arbor News (MI) Date: February 10, 2008 Page: A10 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16832/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) - April 17, 2008 Deceased Name: Audrey J. Wyrembeck Audrey Jean Wyrembeck, age 71 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 as a result of an auto accident in Washington County, WI. On April 16, 1936 she was born in Gresham, WI, the daughter of Joseph A. and Anna (Flauger) Ready. Audrey was a homemaker most of her life, but she worked seasonally for Miles Kimball and also worked as a telephone operator. She was a member of St. Josaphat's Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center. She enjoyed working puzzles, playing solitaire, doing yard work, watching sports and was an avid Packer, Brewers and Badgers fan, but mostly she enjoyed her loving grandchildren. On August 25, 1956 she married Edward Wyrembeck in Oshkosh. He passed away on August 28, 1997. Her memory will be cherished by her mother: Anna Ready of Clintonville, WI; her son: Edward (Theresa) Wyrembeck of Sheboygan; her daughters: Deborah (Dave) Honn of Bolingbrook, IL; Diana (Michael) Vajgrt of Streamwood, IL; Donna (Patrick) Krohn and Dawn (Erik) Proehl both of Oshkosh; Darcy (Michael) Herbeck of Neenah and Dana Wyrembeck of Oshkosh; her 20 grandchildren, her two great-grandchildren and one on the way; her brother: Joseph (Margaret) Ready, Jr., of Shawano; her sisters: Joann Darling of Shawano, Sandy (Manny) Moraleda of Clintonville, Susan (Bill) Schoen of Caroline, WI, Mary Ready of Gresham, WI and her nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father and her brother: John Ready. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., (TODAY) Thursday, April 17, 2008 in Most Blessed Sacrament Parish (St. Josaphat's site) 1333 Walnut Street, Oshkosh, with Rev. Fr. Robert Stegmann as celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may greet the family from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday in the church. The Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m., led by Deacon Joseph Gates. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers Masses. Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home 130 Church Ave. (920) 235-1170 Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) Date: April 17, 2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16831/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Muskegon Chronicle, The (MI) - April 23, 2008 Deceased Name: FERG, MRS. -- ALICE MARIE (HARJES) Norton Shores Mrs. Alice M. (Harjes) Ferg, age 69, of Norton Shores, passed away April 21, 2008 after a long illness with kidney disease. She was born August 27, 1938 in Shelby, MI to Henry and Ruth (Iteen) Harjes. Alice married Donald Ferg on June 16, 1956 in Shelby, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth; sister, Margaret Weese; nephews: Edward Weese, William Weese; and niece, Jeannie Weese. Surviving Alice are her husband, Donald; one daughter, Patricia Ferg of Redwood City, CA; one grandson, Paul Rehnert of Oscola, MI; one brother, Thomas (Kate) Harjes of Florida; brothers and sisters in law: Kenneth (Marlene) Ferg of Milwaukee, WI and Ardelle (Harvey) Kucksdorf of Gresham, WI. Per Alice's wishes, no visitation or services will be held. Private burial at Norton Shores Cemetery. Ever Rest Funeral Home & Chapel. Muskegon Chronicle, The (MI) Date: April 23, 2008 Author: From local reports Page: 3 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16830/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) - July 4, 2008 Deceased Name: Gilbert J. 'Gib' Glaeser Gilbert J. 'Gib' Glaeser Gilbert J. "Gib" Glaeser age 74 of Oshkosh passed away peacefully Wednesday morning July 2, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer at Bethel Home. Gib was born in Oshkosh the son of Edward and Helen (Mathe) Glaeser. Gib married Marlene Roller on October 17, 1959. Gib served his Country in the U.S. Navy from 1953-1957 during the Korean War. He was aboard the Sage AM III as a damage control man-Petty Officer. Gib was an alter boy for four years at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh, he was a member of Ohio Street Civic Association, Volunteered at Sacred Heart Picnics and also at Bethel Home. Gib was a faithful member of St. Jude Parish (Sacred Heart Church). Gib was a Journeyman Cabinetmaker for Robert Brand and Sons, Valley Manufacturing, which later became Valco until his retirement. Gib enjoyed trout fishing, gardening, dartball and watching the Packers. Gib is survived by his wife Marlene of Oshkosh, one daughter Paula (David) Wilkum of Oshkosh, two brothers Ronald (Delores) Glaeser of Gresham, WI and brother Thomas (Beverly) Glaeser of Oshkosh. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Conrad Paffenroth. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at Poklasny Funeral Home in Oshkosh at 1 p.m. Father Tom Reynebeau will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of service 1 p.m. Committal services will be held at Lake View Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Gib's name. Gib's family would like to thank Aurora medical center, Aurora Hospice and staff at Bethel Home especially Ginger and also the Oshkosh Fire dept. for their compassionate care of Gib. Poklasny Funeral Home 870 W. South Park Ave 235-1170 Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) Date: July 4, 2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16829/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Daily News, The (West Bend, WI) - September 27, 2008 Deceased Name: Gladys E. Bohren (nee Straube) age 83 of West Bend died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born December 31, 1924 in Gresham, WI to the late Clarence and Ora (nee DeSwarte) Straube and married Otto H. Bohren on January 12, 1946 in Milwaukee. Otto preceded her in death on December 17, 1971. Gladys lived in West Bend for over 42 years. Survivors include her 3 children: Roger (Shirley) of Gresham, WI, Donna (Robert) Brownlee of Stockbridge, WI and Bruce (Cathy) of Gurnee, IL and 7 grandchildren: Teri (Mike) Grzelak, Dawn (Todd) Uebersetzig, Tracey (Damien) Carlson, John (Rhonda) Bohren, Lukas (Crystal) Brownlee, Sarah Bohren and Kevin Bohren. Gladys is further survived by her 7 great-grandchildren: Taylor, Elizabeth, Tanner, Emma, Logan, Nathan and Austin, her sister Ruth Behrend of Milwaukee and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband Otto, her parents, Clarence and Ora Straube and her beloved dog Baxter. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 29, 2008 at 12:00 noon at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend with Father Richard Wendell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. www.schmidtfuneralhome.com Daily News, The (West Bend, WI) Date: September 27, 2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16828/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) - November 16, 2008 Deceased Name: Dr. Walter G. Richter FL United States RICHTER, DR. WALTER G. December 17, 1908 - November 12, 2008. Walter G. Richter, 99, was born in New Wells, MO, on Dec. 17, 1908. Walter was baptized, schooled and confirmed into the Christian faith in Immanuel Lutheran Church. He attended a public school near his home for the 7th and 8th grades and two years of high school in Altenburg, MO. In 1927 he entered Concordia Teachers College at River Forest, IL, completing the necessary instruction to enter the teaching profession. In 1931, the year of his graduation, he was placed to teach the middle grades at the Lutheran Mohican Indian Boarding School in Gresham, WI. Here, he also met his wife, Martha Dorothea Naumann, who was serving as a deaconess at the boarding school. In 1932, he taught in the Lutheran school in Shawneetown, MO, grades 1 through 6, and also served as organist at the church. In 1934, he taught all grades from 1 through 8 and served as organist, youth leader and bus driver at Emmanuel of Rolla, MO, a newly ! organized school in the Ozarks. In 1936 he married Martha and served for 7 years as principal, organist, Sunday School superintendent and youth leader to Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Cole Camp, MO. He then moved to St. Peter, IL , and taught in a 2 room school. After 2 years he accepted a position as teacher and later principal of Luther Memorial School in Cleveland, OH where he served for 21 years. In 1966 he accepted a call to Immanuel Lutheran School in Asheville, NC, and after 5 years, retired to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In the early years of retirement, he began writing and publishing books covering school subjects and church history. After 11 years in South Florida, he and Martha moved to Lutheran Haven in Oviedo, FL, where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. In July of 1994, Martha entered glory with her Lord. The next 14 years in his retirement were spent writing one book after another, two of which, Saxon Sagas and The One Room School were awarded c! ommendations and awards from the Concordia Historical Institute of St. Louis, MO. Walter authored over 50 books and was also awarded the Alumnus of the Year and honorary Dr. of Letters degree from Concordia University Chicago in 2006. During his retirement in Central Florida he also found time to volunteer in retirement centers and nursing homes sharing his gifts of writing and art with the handicapped. Walter is survived by a daughter, Margaret Landrey of Irving, TX; sons, Kenneth Richter of Portage, MI; Rev. Theodore Richter of Dothan, AL; Richard Richter of River Forest, IL; 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Orlando Sentinel, The (FL) Date: November 16, 2008 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16827/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Appleton Area (WI) - March 26, 2005 Deceased Name: Diener, Kenneth W. Kenneth W. Diener, age 74, of Pelican Lake, died March 24, 2005 at the Alice House in Rhinelander, WI under the care of Rhinelander Hospice Services. He was born July 29, 1930 to the late Walter and Catherine (Williams) Diener. He married Delores Kriegel on October 19, 1957 in Appleton, WI. She survives. He was a 1948 graduate of Appleton High School. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves and lived in Kimberly after marriage. He was employed at Consolidated Papers in the Appleton Division until 1982 and then transferred to the Wisconsin Rapids Mill where he worked until retirement in 1987. He spent weekends at Pelican Lake for many years and in 1988 he and Delores moved to Pelican Lake. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Outagamie Conservation Club and the National Rifle Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters-in-law: Lila (Delmar) Schenk, Pelican Lake, WI and Marjorie (Jack) Horn, Shawano, WI and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home, Hwy. 45 North, Antigo, WI. Reverend Jack LaMar will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 3:30-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton, WI. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16826/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Appleton Area (WI) - August 24, 2006 Deceased Name: Kriegel, Arnold Carl Arnold Carl Kriegel, age 105, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2006, at The Gardens of Fountain Way, Menasha. He was born on December 31, 1900, in Wittenberg, WI son of the late Frederick and Bertha (Korth) Kriegel. Arnold grew up in Wittenberg and helped his father in blacksmithing, wagon making, lumbering and farming. He later took dairy farming courses at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He then moved to New York to work on a dairy farm. Arnold came back to Wisconsin to help his father farm in several areas and finally started a dairy farm outside of Appleton. He sold the farm at the beginning of WWII and worked many years at Neenah Foundry before his retirement. In his retirement years, he enjoyed fishing with friends, his sister and nephews he took care of his mother, was a great cook and baked delicious cakes for family and friends. Arnold was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah. He is survived by his niece, Correne (Kraemer) Davidsmeyer and her husband, J. William his cousin, Denver Behm his great-nieces and nephews, Diann, Richard and John P. Davidsmeyer and Darcy (Ray) Morin and by his close friend, Carita Williams. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothea, a brother, Ervin and a sister, Mabel Kraemer. Funeral services for Arnold will take place on Friday, August 25, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 407 Oak St., Neenah, with the Rev. Greg Otterstatter officiating. Family and friends may visit at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. A memorial fund is being established to benefit Trinity Lutheran Church, Neenah. WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 920-722-7151 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16825/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Wausau Area (WI) - July 15, 2005 Deceased Name: Lydia Griffith Lydia M. Griffith, 74, Birch Street, Tigerton, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Lydia worked at Hansen Glove Factory in Clintonville, the Tigerton Lumber Company Store, Marion Furniture Manufacturing and at the Tigerton Mini-mall. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine (Lyle) Kriegel, Hatley; two granddaughters; four brothers, Kenneth Malueg, Donald Malueg, Albert (Mary Jo) Malueg and Gary (Sonja) Malueg, all of Caroline; three sisters, Ardis Fournier, Marion, Germaine (Cleon) Winter, Embarrass, and Joyce (Larry) Krolow, Tigerton; two brothers-in-law, Ed Steffek, Clintonville, and Art Tratz, Wild Rose; and nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at St. John Lutheran Church in Tigerton. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Tigerton. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service today at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home in Tigerton is assisting the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16824/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) - April 10, 2009 Deceased Name: Caryl J. Harvot Caryl J. Harvot Caryl J. Harvot, 74, of Oshkosh died at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, April 6, 2009. She was born in Tigerton on July 14, 1934, a daughter of the late Robert and Bertha A. Schwarzkopf Kriegel Sr. Caryl married Richard J. Harvot on September 3, 1955 in Oshkosh. Caryl had been employed by Wisconsin Telephone Co, SNC and Bemis Co. until her retirement. She was a former member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Caryl enjoyed bowling with the Women's Bowling League for many years, loved crocheting many blankets and afghans. Life was a gamble that she embraced fully. Caryl was the recipient of a liver transplant and was able to return the gift of life after her passing through her organ donation. Survivors include her husband, Richard Harvot, Oshkosh; three sons, Kevin (Linda) Harvot, Oshkosh; Craig (special friend Paula Hintze) Harvot, Oshkosh; Scott (Colleen) Harvot, Oshkosh; two daughters, Kelly (special friend Karan Bounds) Harvot, Fond du Lac; Wendy (Gordy) Al-Msaibeeh LeDioyt, Oshkosh; one brother, Kenneth "Butch" (Kay) Kriegel, Oshkosh; one sister Sue (Michael) Winter, Oshkosh; six grandchildren, Jameela Al-Msaibeeh, Milwaukee; Laith Al-Msaibeeh, Oshkosh; Michael S. Harvot, Oshkosh; Ryan S. Harvot, Oshkosh; Eric King, Omro and Griffin LeDioyt, Oshkosh. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Robert Kriegel Jr. and Delton Kriegel. Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside with Rev. Walter Moll officiating. Inurnment will be at Lake View Memorial Park. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society. Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home 100 Lake Pointe Drive (920) 232-5485 www.konrad-behlman.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16823/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Appleton Post Crescent July 21, 2009 Knuth, Norma C. Norma C. Knuth, age 76, of Hortonville, died on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Kindred Hospital in Greenfield after a lingering illness. Norma was born on July 4, 1933, a real firecracker, in Shawano, daughter of the late Clarence and Gertrude (Nelson) Knutson, the oldest of four girls. She was united in marriage to Ronald Knuth on May 15, 1954. Together they resided on Highway S in the Town of Ellington all of their married lives. Norma worked at the Lutheran Aid, Allis Chalmers, and the New London Hospital. Her hobbies included playing piano, bunnies, baking, spoiling her grandchildren and listening to Amy and Tony play organ and piano. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. She is survived by her two sons: Ronald "Gary" (LuAnne) Knuth, Hortonville; Doug (Linda) Knuth, New London; three sisters: Patsy (Raymond) Trudell, Ruth (Alfred) Jochman, Janet (Paul) Gennigen; also three grandchildren: Amy, Tony and Heidi; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, her husband Ronald preceded her in death in 2006. The Christian Funeral for Norma will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London with Rev. Brian Hennig officiating. Burial will be in Mosquito Hill Cemetery in the Town of Liberty. Friends may call at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in Hortonville on Monday, July 27, 2009, from 4-8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home 109 W. Main St., Hortonville 920-779-4588 www.borchardtmoderfuneralhomes.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16822/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Geraldine I. Peterson Geraldine I. Peterson, age 79, of Oconto Falls passed away peacefully on July 19, 2009, surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1929 in Tigerton, Wis. to George and Alvina (Kohn) Kriegel. She married Frederick I. Peterson at Zion Lutheran Church in Tigerton on Christmas Eve, 1955. Geraldine was a faithful Christian who touched many lives. She was a lifelong servant of the Church who served in women's groups and on church councils, taught catechism, and energetically witnessed. Her faith moved her to contribute generously of her time and money to many individuals, charities, and foundations. For the past 30 years, Geraldine made many new friends through her Princess House consulting business. She saw this as another way to witness to her faith. Her tireless business sense afforded her and Fred to travel to state and national conventions and on earned vacations. At the time of her passing, Geraldine was serving another term as the State President of Wisconsin Association of Wo/Men Highway Safety Leaders (WAWHSL). All of Geraldine's years of outstanding effort on behalf of traffic safety culminated in receiving the first ever "People Who Shine 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award" from the State of Wisconsin. Geraldine loved baseball and supported her husband's High School coaching career. She was Fred's Number 1 fan and attended every High School baseball game he coached. Her enthusiastic presence in the stands couldn't be missed. She considered each player her family and even earned the respect of the umpires. She received "The Golden Diamond Award for Amateur Baseball Woman of the Year" from the United States Baseball Federation recognizing and honoring her outstanding contributions to Amateur Baseball. She was an avid "Packer Backer" and attended many games, including the historic "Ice Bowl." She is survived by her loving husband, Frederick Peterson, of Oconto Falls; her brother, Herbert (Gloria) Kriegel of Oklahoma, and a sister, Dorothy Hille of Tigerton; her six children, Sharon (Dennis) Skenandore of Green Bay, Jacquelyn (David) Walske of Lena, Douglas (Phyllis) Peterson of Lubbock, Texas, Jeffrey (Margo) Peterson of Monroe, Daniel (Barbara) Peterson of Green Bay, Jonathan Peterson of Minneapolis, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, Julie (Dean) Ihlenfeldt of Appleton, Jennifer (Bradley) Bucher of Waukesha, Tony (Lisa Woods) Gerrits of Green Bay, Sarah (Robert) Radke of Eau Claire, Paul (Leigh) Walske of Clintonville, Jesse, Hilary, Timothy, Matthew, Aaron, and Patrick Peterson; five great-grandchildren, Jake and Ryan Bucher, Seth and Luke Radke, and Paige Walske. She was preceded in death by parents; three brothers, Harvey "Joe" Kriegel, Gordon Kriegel, and a younger brother who died at birth; her first husband, Bernard Roberts. Visitation will be held at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church (11005 Hwy. M, Suring, WI 54174) on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 11 a.m. until funeral service at 12:00 p.m., Pastor Kevin Scheuller officiating, with luncheon to follow. A graveside service will be held at Tigerton Union Cemetery at 5 p.m. Arrangements are with Gruetzmacher Funeral Home, Suring, (920) 842-2151. Memorials appreciated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the American Cancer Society. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jensearch1 Surnames: Kuester, Koester Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/57.185/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Good evening, Edward Kuester's father was Frederick Kuester. This was the version of his name he used here in the United States. He was christened as Wilhelm Christian Friedrich KOESTER. The church record gives his birthdate as 30 April 1854 at Silz, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany and the christening date as 25 May 1854 at Alt Schwerin, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany. His parents also came to America and lived at Clintonville, Wisconsin and are most likely buried in the Graceland Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ShawanoGenWebProject Surnames: Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16821.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEADSTONE PHOTO: "I am sending you a picture of my parents headstone, LeRoy and Pearl Rueckert and also one of Joanne Rueckert, my sister. LeRoy and Pearl were buried at Woodlawn Cemetary, Shawano, Wis Joanne Rueckert was buried at St Paul Lutheran Cemetary, in Bonduel, Wis. She was born and died the same year. I am the daughter of LeRoy and Pearl, Carol Rueckert. If you would like more information just write me. Thanks, Carol" Thanks Carol for sharing these photos with us... Carol can be reached at (carolbrecker@windstream.net) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ShawanoGenWebProject Surnames: Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16821/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEADSTONE PHOTO: "I am sending you a picture of my parents headstone, LeRoy and Pearl Rueckert and also one of Joanne Rueckert, my sister. LeRoy and Pearl were buried at Woodlawn Cemetary, Shawano, Wis Joanne Rueckert was buried at St Paul Lutheran Cemetary, in Bonduel, Wis. She was born and died the same year. I am the daughter of LeRoy and Pearl, Carol Rueckert. If you would like more information just write me. Thanks, Carol" Thanks Carol for sharing these photos with us... Carol can be reached at (carolbrecker@windstream.net) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16819/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 19, 2009 Wallace "Wally" H. Fuhrmann Wallace "Wally" H. Fuhrmann, 82, of Cecil passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2009. Wally was born on April 12, 1927, to the late Henry and Gertrude (Bloedorn) Fuhrmann in Manitowoc County. Wally served in the United States Navy. On June 6, 1947, he married Rose Thomas in Hilbert. Wally owned and operated a TV and antenna business in the Appleton area for 50-plus years. He was a former Lions Club member. He is survived by his wife, Rose Fuhrmann of Cecil; a daughter, Nancy (Tim) Spang, Green Bay; a son, James (Lori) Fuhrmann, Delafield; three grandchildren, Karri Glisch, Justin Spang, Jason Fuhrmann, four great-grandchildren; a brother, Norbert (Jean) Fuhrmann, Appleton. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Christopher Spang and Mike Glisch. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil with the Rev. Ronald Raddatz officiating. Family and friends may call on Monday at Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16817/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Friday, July 17, 2009 Roger M. McPherson His last days were labored, but with prayer and family blessings Roger Mekon-Saeh McPherson, Jr. began his journey to eternal peace at 12:55 p.m. on July 15, 2009. Lil'Rog battled acute leukemia for a year and a half. In the last weeks he developed bacterial meningitis that was too much for his already weakened system. Roger was a graduate of the Menominee High School and had attended the College of Menominee Nation. He enjoyed fishing, shanging, and chilling with his friends. Lil'Rog is survived by: his parents, Roger and Debra (Peters) McPherson; his brothers and sisters, Kenew'saeh, Ma-Sha-Quit, Darrin, Autumn; half-brother, Arnold; half-sister, Destiny; a special friend, Misty Curry; and several aunts and uncles. Roger's wake will be held at the Old Alfred McPherson residence, W6729 Water St., in Neopit after 4 p.m. Thursday until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday. A wake service will be held at the residence on Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David Kiefer officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting monetary contributions. A "Battlement Leukemia Fund" has been established for family designated purposes. The Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. He has favoring in the eyes of his family and friends. He is admired for his greatness. It is he who holds all dear to him. He has fortitude in his right hand and endurance in his left. It takes an army of 10,000 soldiers to contain such strength, but one man alone has accomplished this. His purpose has been completed . a warrior takes his rest. We shall meet again in the heavens. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16816/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Friday, July 17, 2009 Roger M. McPherson His last days were labored, but with prayer and family blessings Roger Mekon-Saeh McPherson, Jr. began his journey to eternal peace at 12:55 p.m. on July 15, 2009. Lil'Rog battled acute leukemia for a year and a half. In the last weeks he developed bacterial meningitis that was too much for his already weakened system. Roger was a graduate of the Menominee High School and had attended the College of Menominee Nation. He enjoyed fishing, shanging, and chilling with his friends. Lil'Rog is survived by: his parents, Roger and Debra (Peters) McPherson; his brothers and sisters, Kenew'saeh, Ma-Sha-Quit, Darrin, Autumn; half-brother, Arnold; half-sister, Destiny; a special friend, Misty Curry; and several aunts and uncles. Roger's wake will be held at the Old Alfred McPherson residence, W6729 Water St., in Neopit after 4 p.m. Thursday until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday. A wake service will be held at the residence on Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit with the Rev. David Kiefer officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting monetary contributions. A "Battlement Leukemia Fund" has been established for family designated purposes. The Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. He has favoring in the eyes of his family and friends. He is admired for his greatness. It is he who holds all dear to him. He has fortitude in his right hand and endurance in his left. It takes an army of 10,000 soldiers to contain such strength, but one man alone has accomplished this. His purpose has been completed . a warrior takes his rest. We shall meet again in the heavens. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.