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/16814/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Thursday, July 16, 2009 Victor L. Hellestad Victor L. Hellestad, Appleton, age 88, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Manor Care Health Center in Appleton. Victor was born Dec. 8, 1920, in the Town of Scandinavia, Wis., to the late Elmer and Mildred (Danielson) Hellestad. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On April 7, 1948, Victor was united in marriage to Melda Luniak. The couple enjoyed over 50 years together until her death in 2001. Victor owned and operated Hellestad Insurance Agency in Appleton for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was active with the Appleton Lions Club, and was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church, Appleton, where he belonged to the Sons of Norway. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Reinke, Wausau; two granddaughters, Jenny (Eric) Sarauer, Eau Claire, and Amy Reinke, Minneapolis; two brothers, Phil (Janet) Hellestad, Plymouth, Wis., and Kenneth Hellestad, Milwaukee; a brother in law Alan Luniak, Shawano. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Dan, and his brother Leland Hellestad. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kurt Kovanen officiating. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. 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/16808/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Oshkosh Area (WI) - April 16, 2000 Deceased Name: Ruth F. Schmidt (Kester) Ruth F. Schmidt (Kester) HORTONVILLE - Ruth F. Schmidt (Kester), W7808 County MM, Hortonville, age 80, passed away on Saturday morning, April 15, 2000 at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1919 on a farm in Fremont, WI the daughter of Henry and Hulda (Wohlt) Kester. She attended Beaver Dam School and graduated from Weyauwega High School with the Class of 1937. She went on to further her education at Oshkosh Business College. On April 16, 1939 she was united in marriage to Homer Schmidt at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Fremont. Over the years they owned and operated cheese factories in San Jose, Illinois, Eland, Wisconsin, Stratford, Wisconsin, Marion, Wisconsin, and the Stephensville Cheese Factory in Hortonville where they resided for 50 years. On April 16, 1999, Ruth and Homer celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Ruth was a faithful member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Stephensville. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She collected cruets and photo albums and also enjoyed fishing at the cottage in Fremont. Survivors include her husband Homer; her five children: Garry (Kathy), Hortonville; Neil (Diane), Fremont; Carol, Hortonville; Ronald, Fremont; and Diane (Donald) Ahrens, Appleton; 8 grandchildren: Patti Knier, Lisa (Scott) Meindl, Dan (Kay) Schmidt, Doug (Tina) Schmidt, David Schmidt, Keith Ahrens, Kerry (Jason) Gorges, and Kris (Daron) Maves; 9 great grandchildren; 3 brothers; Arden (Betty) Kester, Fremont, Owen (Jeanette) Kester, Appleton, and Earl (Dorothy) Kester, Larsen; a sister: June Luedke, Dale; a sister-in-law: Helen Kester (Ray) Baerwald, Dale. She is futher survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Judith Jean in 1940, a daughter- in-law Donna Schmidt, a granddaughter Paula Schmidt, two sisters; Enid (Clarence) Dorschner and Je! an (Albert) Dorschner; three brothers: Alvin (Martha) Kester, Gilbert Kester, and Gordon (Fran) Kester. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Stephensville, with Rev. Joel Lillo officiating. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Readfield. Friends may call at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in Hortonville on Monday from 4-8 P.M. and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services. 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/16769/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Green Bay Area (WI) - October 2, 2005 Deceased Name: Kleczewski, Anton S. Anton Kleczewski, 82, Krakow, was welcomed into our Lord's arms on Friday, September 30, 2005. Anton (Tony) was born Dec. 11, 1922, in Menasha, Wisconsin to the late Leo and Mary (Swiecichowski) Kleczewski, the only boy in a family of seven. He attended Briarton Elementary School and spent his childhood in Hofa Park helping out on the family farm and being a good friend to his sisters. Anton married Julia Jerlinga on June 6, 1945. Anton and Julia raised four sons and a daughter on farms in Pulaski and Krakow. Tony labored early in various jobs in the area including the shoe factory in Pulaski. He spent most of his career driving and doing mechanical work for both the Nowak and Peters trucking companies moving furniture and hauling for many of the large construction projects in Green Bay, at the same time operating a small dairy farm with the help of his family. When he could, Tony would take his family members along on his trips, especially in the summer when he had pick up ! and deliveries for the Pickle-Rite factory in Pulaski. His love for the outdoors and travel developed into many enjoyable weekend trips with his immediate family and later with grandsons who spent many summers on the farm with him. He also thoroughly enjoyed visiting and gathering with relatives and friends. Anton is survived by his children, Eugene (Agnes), New Lenox, Ill.; Michael (Ruth), Cleveland; David, Brown Deer; John, Krakow; his grandsons, Robert (Robin) Tylock, Oak Creek; James (Andrea) Schubert, Grafton; Neil Schubert, Krakow; Matthew (Angela Marie) Kleczewski, Pewaukee; Nathan Kleczewski, Columbus, Ohio; great-grandson, Brandon Tylock, Oak Creek; five sisters and one brother-in-law, Francis Short, Bonduel; Irene Jarek, Bonduel; Eleanor (Norman) Georgia, Green Bay; Angeline Lhotte, Sobieski; Florence Baranczyk, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife, Julia, who died Nov. 7, 2004, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara (Tylock) Schubert; one sister and five brothers-in-law, Martha (Robert) Demeny, John Short, Ray Jarek, Vernon Lhotte and Steve Baranczyk. Friends may call at Assumption B.V.M. Church, Pulaski, after 9:30 a.m. Monday. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at the church, Fr. James Esser, O.F.M., presiding. Burial will be in Nicolet Memorial Gardens on Tuesday at noon. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, is assisting the family. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be expressed at marnochafuneralhome.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/16350/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Wausau Area (WI) - March 22, 2006 Deceased Name: Zelta B. Schlund Zelta B. Schlund, 88, of Wausau died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 5, 1917, in the town of Easton, daughter of the late August and Bertha (Neuman) Zahrt. Zelta was a long-standing member of St. John's Lutheran Church, town of Easton, where she was involved in the Ladies Aid, Adult Fellowship, Senior Club and other numerous church activities. She loved gardening, flowers and birds. Zelta enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include two sons, Paul Schlund and Arlo (Audrey) Schlund, all of Wausau; three grandchildren, Benjamin (Laura) Schlund, Michael Schlund and Sara (Brian) Seehafer; three great-grandchildren, David, Mary and Lucas Seehafer; three brothers, Lawrence Zahrt of Aniwa, and Milton (Audrey) Zahrt and Merlin (Joan) Zahrt, all of Wausau; two sisters, Hertha Peters of Wausau and Verna Schlund of Ringle; several special friends, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry, in 1985; brother, Wilbert Zahrt; and two sisters, Velma Runzheimer and Arlett Zahrt. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Church, E10723 Highway Z, Wausau. The Rev. Mark J. Lewis will officiate. Burial will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 22, 2005, at Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the church. A special thank you to the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center for the care provided to Zelta. Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com. Obituaries: Wausau Area (WI) Date: March 22, 2006 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: MisterMitton Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16280/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elkhart Truth, The (IN) - February 3, 2009 Deceased Name: LESTER J. BYLER Sept. 29, 1920 -Feb. 1, 2009 LAGRANGE - Lester J. Byler, 88, of 0130 W. 300 S., died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 1, 2009) in Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1920, in Nappanee, to John G. and Lovina (Burkholder) Byler. On April 24, 1941, in LaGrange County, he married Ella W. (Miller) Byler. She survives along with six daughters, Edna Miller, Leanna (Melvin J.) Yoder and Luella (Mervin E.) Miller, all of LaGrange, Arlene (Ivan H.) Bontrager of Bonduel, Wis., Ruth (Aaron N.) Miller of Ligonier and Velma (Perry C.) Yoder ofTopeka; two sons, Mervin L. (Rebecca) Byler of Wolcottville and Vernon L. (Edna Fern) Byler of LaGrange; 44 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; 26 stepgreat-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; one sister, Elizabeth Byler of Shipshewana; and one brother, Elmer (Anna) Byler of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Atlee Miller; one great-grandchild; one stepgrandchild; one brother, Joe Byler; two sisters, Lydia Mae and Mary Miller; and seven stepsiblings. Mr. Byler was a dairy farmer and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Friends may call all day today at theVernon L. Byler home, 0090W. 300 S., LaGrange. The funeral service will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Raymond Miller home, 0115 W. 300 S., LaGrange. Bishop Marvin Graber and the home ministers will officiate. Visit millerstewartfuneralhome.com to send online condolences. Elkhart Truth, The (IN) Date: February 3, 2009 Page: A5 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: Tomaschko Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16813/mb.ashx Message Board Post: H. TOMASCHKO OF BIRNAMWOOD DIES WEDNESDAY Henry C. Tomaschko, 77, of route 2, Birnamwood, died Wednesday at his home. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomaschko, he was born Jan. 27, 1901, in Mattoon where he had lived most of his life. Mr. Tomaschko was a retired woodworker for the Wisconsin Timber and Land company of Mattoon. He is survived by cousins. Funeral services are Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Schmidt-Schulta funeral home, Birnamwood, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic church, Aniwa. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday after 6 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. ANTIGO JOURNAL - Antigo, Wisconsin Thursday, 6 April 1978 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/16812/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 12, 2009 Eugene L. Jones Eugene L. Jones, age 81, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 21, 1928 in Bowler, he was the son of the late Henry and Ora (Huntington) Jones. Eugene was raised in the Bowler area and graduated from Bowler High School. On Jan. 15, 1950 he enlisted with the United States Air Force and served his country for three years during the Korean War. On June 10, 1953 he was united in marriage to Lillie Mae Barnett in Ashdown, Ark. Eugene worked as a line supervisor for Babcock & Wilcox Steel in Milwaukee for 20 years and then at the Shawano Paper Mill for 20 years. During his free time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, real estate, and family get-togethers. Eugene was an active member of the Shawano Assembly of God Church and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. He was also a member of the N.R.A. and was a board member of the Shawano Advocates for Retarded Citizens. Eugene is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Lillie Mae; a son, William "Bill" Nowell of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Teresa (Tim) Dorsey of Greenville, Valinda (Bill) Joachim of Shawano, William B. (Char) Nowell Jr. of Palm Harbor, Fla., Patty (Steven) Bohm of Shawano; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eva Wudtke, Shirley (Danny) Timm, Sharon (Skip) Anderson; three sisters-in-law, Janice Jones, Elaine Jones, Florence Jones; and his special dog, Buddy Boy. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and a special sister-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the Assembly of God Church in Shawano with the Rev. Dan Taylor officiating. Burial will be in the Lake Drive Cemetery in the Town of Wescott with military rites conducted by the Shawano American Legion Post 117. Family and friends may call at the church on Monday after 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. 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/16811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 12, 2009 Betty Jane Westfahl Betty Jane Westfahl, age 75, of the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 10, 2009 at her residence. Betty Jane was born on Feb. 28, 1934 in Clintonville. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Viola (Rindt) Knaack. Betty Jane graduated from Clintonville High School and was united in marriage to John R. Westfahl on Sept. 20, 1952 at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville. As John was serving in the United States Army at that time, the couple resided for a few years at Fort Riley, Kan., before moving back to Clintonville in 1954. With Betty Jane's help, John worked as a beekeeper for many years, passing on the trade to the couple's only son Bruce. John preceded his wife in death on Aug. 21, 1990. Betty Jane was a member of the Waupaca County Beekeepers Association and would often play the piano and organ for local nursing homes and the Clintonville Senior Center. She also liked playing cards (especially sheephead), and enjoyed holidays, car rides, reading, and polka dances. Most of all she loved spending time together with family and friends. Survivors include: her son, Bruce (Brenda) Westfahl, Clintonville, a brother, Gerald (Kathy) Krueger, Jacksonville Beach, Fla; and a special friend, Frank Suehring, Clintonville. Betty Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her husband John. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. at Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Willard Hager officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Condolences may be sent via www.eberhardtstevenson.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/16810/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 12, 2009 Harold E. Genskow Harold Genskow, age 82, of Shawano passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at a local nursing home. Born on Nov. 10, 1926 he was the son of the late Edwin and Esther (Lembke) Genskow. He lived his whole life in Shawano, graduating from Shawano High School. He worked for Shawano Canning as well as Friday Canning in Clintonville, totaling 35 years. Harold loved fishing and baseball, especially Little League. Harold was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano and a member of the American Legion. Harold is survived by several cousins, and his special friends Jim and Lavonna Rush and John and Val Fiala. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, July 14, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Ronald Raddatz officiating. Military rights will be conducted by the American Legion Post 117 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano following the funeral. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday after 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. 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/16809/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Shawano Leader Sunday, July 12, 2009 Clara Felts Clara Mae Felts, 88, of Shawano, passed away on July 10, 2009 at Shawano Medical Center. Clara Mae was born in Gresham, the youngest of nine children born to Charles and Eva Koonz. Her mother died when Clara Mae was 6 years old. She attended country school in Gresham, Shawano High School and Whitewater Teachers College. On Oct. 14, 1940 she was married to Orlin Felts, a local building contractor. She was secretary of Felts Construction Co. until her retirement in 1977. Clara Mae was active at First Presbyterian Church, Shawano, where she was part of the Women's Association as well as was a church deacon, calling on the sick in both homes and nursing homes. She also taught Sunday School, organized dinners for church funerals, and dinners for the Badger Breeders Corp. annual meetings, which were served at the Presbyterian Church. She was also a Girl Scout leader for many years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, snowmobiling, waterskiing, boating, and sail boating as well as spending time at the family cottage on Boulder Lake. She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Orlin Felts. She is also survived by two sons, Thomas (Mary Ellen) and Richard (Judith) of Shawano. She is further survived by five grandchildren: Charles Felts, Shawano, Elizabeth (Kevin) Brown, Bellevue, Wash., Tamara (Simon) Felts-Tady, Kansas City, Mo., Tiffany and Tialynn Felts, Hudson, Wis.; three great-grandchildren: Matthew, Katie and William Brown, Bellevue, Wash. Clara Mae is also survived by one sister, Edith Vandree, Shawano. She is preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church in Shawano with the Rev. Susan Phillips officiating. Family and friends may call Monday, July 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Swedberg Funeral Home, Shawano and again Tuesday, at the church from 10 a.m., until the time of the service. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Clara Mae's name has been established for the First Presbyterian Church, Shawano. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to give thanks to Pastor Susan Phillips of the Presbyterian Church for her spiritual comfort to Clara Mae and Orlin. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Thomas Thomas for his excellent care of Clara Mae for 22 years. Our heartfelt thanks also go out to the nurses and aides at Shawano Medical Center for the wonderful care they gave Clara Mae. 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: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16807/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Appleton Area (WI) - December 16, 2003 Deceased Name: Wolfinger, Raymond "R.C." Charles Appleton Age 84, died on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at Appleton Medical Center. R.C. was born in Eland, Wisconsin on November 2, 1919, the son of the late Henry and Thalita (Stelter) Wolfinger. He loyally served his Country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. R.C. married Celia "Billie" M. Byrne in Milwaukee on June 15, 1946. She preceded him in death on January 23, 1987. R.C. will be greatly missed by his children, Patricia (Rodney) Petersen James (Cynthia) Wolfinger Wendy (Craig) Mikolanz his brother, Henry he was known as "Poppa" by his grandchildren, Ryan (Stephanie), Eric and Kelly Petersen Michelle (Tim) Sorenson and Bill (Tammy) Mikolanz Megan and Nicole Wolfinger "Great Poppa" by his great-grandchildren, Olivia Sorenson and Carson and Tanner Petersen. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori sister, Verna Mullett and brother, Earl. The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH of CHRIST, 724 East So! uth River Street, Appleton, with Rev. John T. Mcfadden officiating. Visitors will be received at the church on Thursday, December 18 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to benefit the First Congregational U.C.C. are appreciated. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.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: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16806/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Appleton Area (WI) - May 30, 2005 Deceased Name: Van Ornum, Ethelyn M. Ethelyn M. Van Ornum, New London, age 94, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2005, at the Washington Center. She was born on July 9, 1910, in Eland, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Nora (McCalvy) Smerling. She graduated from Little Wolf High School and later from Stevens Point College with a degree in teaching. On July 18, 1966, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Van Ornum. He preceded her in death in 1975. Ethelyn taught in area schools for 46 years, the last 22 of those years in the New London School District. She retired from teaching in 1975. She was a longtime faithful member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, AARP, Wisconsin Retired Teachers Assn., Waupaca County Retired Teachers Assn. She is survived by a nephew, Mike (Carol) Doud, El Cajon, Calif. a niece, Barbara (Earl) Thorpe, El Cajon, Calif. Also surviving are several cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Verna (Matthew) Doud two brothers, William (Helen) Smerling, Wesley Smerling. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London with the Rev. Luke Bocher officiating. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Northport Ostrander Cemetery. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home 209 W. Cook St., New London 920-982-3232 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/16805/mb.ashx Message Board Post: State, The (Columbia, SC) - July 11, 2006 Deceased Name: Gerald H. "Jerry" Piehl HANAHAN - The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. "Jerry" Piehl are invited to attend the Memorial service of the former Wednesday, July 12th, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, North Charleston. Burial will be private. He was born January 28, 1933, in Eland, Wisconsin, to the late Fritz Piehl and Vera Engel. He was an Air Force pilot and, during his 20-year career, he flew C-130s, with over 120 missions during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Major in 1972. Then, after 20 years of service as a carrier, he retired from the United States Postal Service. He loved traveling, bowling, camping, trips to the beach, gem mining and was a member of the Rockhounds. He was Lutheran in faith. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Piehl of Hanahan; a daughter, Dawn Tsai and her husband, Claude, of Marlborough, MA; a son, Dr. Fred Piehl and his wife, Jeannie, of Columbia; and four grandchildren, Severin and Tyler Piehl and Kelsey and Stephen Tsai. He was predece! ased by his brother, Frederick Charles Piehl. The family would like to thank the Lutheran Hospice for their support and kindness. Memorial contributions should be made to Lutheran Hospice, 900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, North Charleston, SC 29404. 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/16804/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arizona Daily Star, The (Tucson, AZ) - May 31, 2009 Deceased Name: HOFFMAN, Ruth Arline passed away peacefully in her home on May 26, 2009. She was 100 years old and recently attended the centenarian's party at TMC, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Ruth was born in Eland, Wisconsin to Frank and Molly Fuller, who owned a general store. Ruth's father died when she was three or four years old, and her mother took over the store and raised her with the help of Ruth's grandmother. She had two older brothers, Yale, who died in infancy, and Reed, who moved to Tucson before Ruth, and died in 1954. Ruth attended grammar school in a two room schoolhouse. Ruth and Reed had a long walk to high school along train tracks, and sometimes the workers gave them rides on the trains. Ruth learned to drive at age 11 and drove for over 80 years. She attended Milwaukee's Teachers College, where she was known as "Shrimp Fuller" and "Rufus." While in college Ruth's mother sent her lunch money, but she spent the money on dance lessons at the Lucille Stod! dart School of Dancing. After graduation she taught kindergarten in Wisconsin. During WWII she followed her mother and brother Reed to Tucson, where she worked as a secretary for her future husband, Major James Hoffman. They married in 1953 and moved with Ruth's mother to her current home. Ruth loved children but had none of her own, so instead she lavished her love and affection on the three children who lived next door to her before she married, becoming their "fairy godmother." She also was devoted to her husband's family, especially her goddaughter Beth Heus of Solon, Ohio. Ruth was an animal lover, owning a succession of dogs and in the last two years was adopted by a cat, which was a total mystery to Ruth. In Tucson, Ruth worked for TUSD as a librarian, and volunteered for El Dorado Hospital for ten years. Her favorite pastime, however, was shopping. She especially like buying things for children, and even shopped at Macy's the week she turned 100. Ruth was preceded i! n death by her husband in 1990. She will be sorely missed by her "fair y godchildren," Jon Hurst, Margaret Hurst Lacey, Julianne Hurst-Williams, and their mother, Ruth's best friend, Coby Hurst. She will also be missed by her goddaughter Beth Heus and all the Hoffmans. The Hurst Family is forever indebted to the wonderful support team at Valor Hospice, especially Erin, Leticia and Cynthia, as well as Patricia from Aristocare. In keeping with Ruth's wishes there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers Ruth would have like you to make a donation to her favorite charities St. Jude's Hospital for Children (www.stjude.org); or Tucson's Gospel Rescue Mission (www.grmtucson.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: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16803/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chicago Tribune (IL) - December 12, 1966 Biedron Deceased Name: Paul J. Biedron Paul J. Biedron, loving husband of Suzanne, nee Lukasko; dear brother of Irene Bromley, Helen Pfaff, Josephine Mulsoff, Estelle, and Robert Biedron. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. from Burke-Sullivan Funeral Home, 5018-20 Chicago avenue to Our Lady Help of Christians church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Eland, Wis. CO 1-0700. 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/16802/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Buffalo News, The (NY) - November 12, 1991 Deceased Name: ROBERT LAKELY, AIR FORCE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR Memorial services for Robert W. Lakely, a former Hamburg resident, were conducted Monday in Abilene, Texas. He will be buried in Eden Evergreen Cemetery during private services. Lakely, 54, died Thursday (Nov. 7, 1991) of cancer at his home in Abilene. He was born in Hamburg. He graduated from Eden High School in 1957 and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Lakely was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during the Vietnam War. He later became a flight engineer instructor and assisted in the design of the Singer Link Simulator at Dyess Air Force Base. He retired as master sergeant after 28 years in the service. He continued to teach in the simulator when it was contracted to C.A.E. Link until his death. Survivors include his wife, Norma J. Lakely, and two daughters, Maureen and Kathleen Sue, all of Abilene; his mother, Sylvia of Hamburg, and a sister, Marilyn Mulhollan of Eland, Wis. 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/16801/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - January 23, 1992 Deceased Name: Theodore D. Kern LERNA -Theodore D. Kern, 91, Mattoon, died Monday (Jan. 20, 1992). Survivors: sons, Paul, Ellsworth, Mich.; Don, Eland, Wis.; daughters, Nadine Elder, Blue Mound; Marjorie Kern, Springfield; Natalie Boehm, Woodstock sister, Mildred Jenne, Vandalia. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Visitation: After 6 p.m. Friday. Burial: Janesville Cemetery. Memorials: American Lung Association or American Heart Association. 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/16800/mb.ashx Message Board Post: News-Sentinel, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - February 4, 1993 Deceased Name: MARTIN ALBERT PORATH 83, of California died Sunday in San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland, Calif. He retired in 1974 as pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, Lompoc, Calif., ending a ministerial career of 41 years. Surviving are his wife, Elinor; daughters, Zylpha Champlin of Branden, Mo., Connie Morgan of Loomis, Calif., Judi Schaeffer of Upland and Darlene Weaver of Shreveport, La.; brothers, Ben of Irving, Texas, and Erwin of Eland, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Greenlawn Memorial Park. Services also were today in California. There is no calling in Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home. Preferred memorials are gifts to "The Lutheran Hour" radio program. 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/16799/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - October 19, 1996 Deceased Name: DOROTHY K. FRIEND, 79 FITCHBURG - Dorothy K. (Hughes) Friend, 79, of 16 Prichard St., formerly of Eland, Wis., died Thursday in The Highlands Care Center after an illness. Her husband, Harry G. Friend, died in 1964. She leaves two sons, Julian Petrek of Smyrna, Del., and Terry Friend of Fitchburg; a daughter, Darlene Weidman of Littleton, Colo.; a brother, Merton Hughes; a sister, Beda Sheleft, both in Wisconsin; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Ridgeway, Wis., daughter of Martin and Minnie (Brandt) Hughes, and lived many years in Eland, Wis., before moving here in 1985. A funeral service and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The Fitchburg Chapel of Sawyer-Miller Funeral Homes, 129 Elm St., is directing arrangements. 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/16798/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Modesto Bee, The (CA) - November 23, 1996 Deceased Name: Hilda K. Cox March 8, 1915 --Nov. 18, 1996 Hilda K. Cox, 81, of Stockton died Monday at Elmhaven Convalescent Home. Mrs. Cox was a native of Eland, Wis. She lived in Modesto eight years before moving to Stockton five years ago. She lived in Long Beach from 1943 to 1960, then in Chico and in Corning. She was a registered nurse. She is survived by her son, George Travers of Hollis, N.H.; a brother, William A. Rettig of Wittenberg, Wis.; a sister, Anna Cottrell of Omro, Wis.; and three grandchildren. Private inurnment. Allen Mortuary, Turlock, in charge of arrangements. 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.