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/16636/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Green Bay Press Gazette July 7, 2009 Broetzman, Blanche Blanche Broetzman, 100, Gillett, passed away Monday morning, July 6, 2009, at Woodlands of Gillett. Blanche was born Jan. 18, 1909, in Bear Creek, to the late Napoleon and Margaret (Flannegan) Thielke. When Blanche was nine months old, she and her family moved to Suring. At age 16, she graduated from Suring High School and went to Oconto Falls for teachers' training. She taught in the Suring area for five years in a one room school house with eight grades. On Dec. 29, 1931, Blanche married Melvin L. Broetzman at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Suring. The couple moved to Gillett in 1949. Mel preceded her in death May 3, 1995. Blanche was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Gillett, and the altar society. Blanche was well known throughout Gillett for her famous pie crusts and pies. She was also known for her sharp wit. Blanche is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Mary and Brian Ellis, Germantown; her daughter-in-law, Sally Broetzman, Menominee, Mich.; six grandchildren, Becky (Steven) Schmitt, Tom Broetzman, Karen (Andy) Valiquett, Megan (fiance Andy Renner) Broetzman, Mary Beth (Joe) Brown, Jennifer Ellis; four great- grandchildren, Jessica Spaulding, B.J. Spaulding, David Spaulding, Timothy Schmitt; two great-great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Blanche was also preceded in death by one daughter, JoAnn Hurlbut; two sons, Lloyd and Dean; two grandsons, Nick Hurlbut, Pat Hurlbut; and six siblings. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at St. John's Catholic Church, Gillett. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, at the church, with the Rev. John M. Gallagher officiating. Interment in Hickory Cemetery, Town of Maple Valley. Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, 920-855-2144, is assisting Blanche's family with arrangements. Blanche's family would like to thank the staff of Woodlands of Gillett and Heartland Hospice for their loving care given to her. 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.