Verona Mae “Ronnie” (Brazeau) Carlson, 89, Gillett, was reunited with her husband Fritz on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. She was surrounded by family.

Ronnie was born in Kelly Lake on Dec. 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Miller) Brazeau. She was a graduate of Gillett High School and a lifetime resident of the area. Ronnie married Frederick “Fritz” Carlson at Christ Lutheran Church-Hintz on April 10, 1948, and together they raised four children.

Ronnie was an active member of the community for her whole life. She was instrumental in starting the Youth Government Day in Oconto County and remained active from 1969 to 2014. She helped to organize the Carlson Family Reunion from 1973 to present and was a bowling league member for over 35 years. Ronnie spent 27 years with the Northern Gardeners, handled bloodmobile registrations for 25 years, and drove the elderly to the Gillett meal site for over 20 years. In earlier years, Ronnie took organ lessons at Henri’s Music in Green Bay. A small group of ladies taking lessons was formed and they played together for many years. Ronnie was still playing the organ until August 2018.

Ronnie cooked for many years at the former American Legion Hall and was long active with the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. Her membership spanned 53 years, and she held numerous positions including historian, Secretary/Chaplin and later President, a post she held for 15 years. She also distributed poppies for over 30 years. Ronnie was also a Life Member of the VFW having served over 35 years and had also served as president. She was active in placing flags for veterans at area cemeteries on Memorial Day for both the Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion and had done so for more than 23 years.

Ronnie was a longtime and devoted member of Christ Lutheran Church-Hintz. She served with the Ladies Aid for over 50 years. She kept baptismal records for over 27 years and began doing Medallions for the babies. Ronnie was pleased to serve as Grand Marshal of the Gillett Fourth of July Parade in 2016.

In addition to her devotion to church and community, Ronnie had a deep love of family. She enjoyed crocheting and gave many gifts of her handiwork to family and friends. Ronnie made “the best chocolate chip cookies”! She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Ronnie leaves her children: Tom (Karen) Carlson, Jane (Bruce) Kitzman, LouAnn (Ervin) Lambrecht and Sheryl (Roger) Peterson. She also leaves her grandchildren: Nathan Carlson, Brooke Schroeder, Roberta Hecker, Keith Young, Denise Daniels, Carmen Raymaker, Angie Elko, Jody Lambrecht, Marc Lambrecht and Amy Miller. She also leaves her great-grandchildren: Nolan, Miles, Kaitlyn, Conlin, Brock, Camden, Kaylam Emilie, Alexandra, Sydney, Colton, Reese, Avery, Ivy, Edi Rae, Kendra, Mason, Zander, Jaden, Allynson, Brandon and McKenna. Ronnie is further survived by her sister, Bernice Christiansen; sisters-in-law, Alberta Brazeau and Lenea Carlson; her brothers-in-law, Everett Carlson and Penny Nicholas as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Fritz on Aug. 24, 1996, a granddaughter, Abbey, her sisters Agnes and Jean and her brother Buck. She was also predeceased by her husbands’ siblings: Ray Carlson, Lois Nicholas and June Carlson.

Friends and relatives may call on the family on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett, WI 54124. Visitation will continue Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church-Hintz, 6905 Red Banks Road, Gillett, WI 54124. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, Gillett.

For more information, please visit www.LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.

It is our sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, sister and friend, Sharon Mae Ankerson, 73, of Oconto Falls.

Sharon Mae Ankerson was born to George and Lila Diedrich of Oconto. She graduated from Gillett High School and was proud to be the first female employee at McDonald’s in Neenah. She also worked as a CNA, spending a lot of time helping and caring for people. She loved to color and Taz, her dog.

She is survived by Laura Ankerson and her son, Larry Ankerson; two sisters, Rosella Greetan and Linda DeHut; and a brother, George Diedrich Jr.; grandchildren Tyler and Leo Ankerson, Victoria Jarvey-Beaumia; great-grandchildren Jada, Caleb, Nevaeh and Catlyin.

She is preceded in death by her mom and dad, George and Lila Diedrich; a sister, Gloria Nellis; three brothers, Elmer Diedrich, Gordon Diedrich and Elroy Diedrich; cousins, Elva Philippi and Orville Wilke.

Sharon will be missed today, tomorrow and always. With love in our hearts, we say, “A-bye luv ya! See ya later.”

Ron “Brushy” Dembroski, 77, Lena, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born on March 6, 1942, to the late Joseph and Anna (Cook) Dembroski. A graduate of Lena High School, he married his grade school sweetheart Judy Carriveau on Dec. 30, 1961, at St. Charles Church, Lena. Ron worked as an electrician and refrigeration specialist. He proudly served with the 32nd Red Arrow division of the Army National Guard.

Family and friends meant the world to Ron. One of the things he loved most was following the various activities of his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan. Ron enjoyed the outdoors because it usually meant spending time with his fishing and hunting buddies, always coming home with stories to tell. His newest passion was making syrup in the back forty. He loved his years of coaching numerous St. Charles Trojans on the hard court. Ron also could play cribbage with the best of them. Numerous matches were held at home and family gatherings that usually ended with Ron winning.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy; children, Todd (Heather), Ashwaubenon, and Terry (Kimi), Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren, Dawson, Amy, Kawika and Chloe; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ruth Nemetz, Ken Carriveau, Janet (Brad) Glime, Richard (Pam) Carriveau and Debra Watson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Dembroski; mother and father-in-law, Walter and Grace Carriveau; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward Nemetz, and Roger and Audrey Carriveau.

The family will greet relatives and friends Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, 438 W. Main St., Lena, from 4-7 p.m. A wake service will be given at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Lena, from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Father Joel Sember officiating. Ron will be placed to rest at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Lena. Please visit RhodesCharapata.com to express online condolences.

Special thank you to the numerous health care providers who have been able to keep Ron in good health over the years and to the special staff at St. Clare for making dialysis a friendly and upbeat experience. “Truly thank you!”

Sandra Ann Finegan (Steffens), 58, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Born on April 26, 1960, to Gary and Judith (Rosenberg) Steffens in Oconto Falls.

Sandy was a friend to many and was known for her kind, caring spirit and easy smile. Her voice was unmistakable, and her laugh often entered the room before she did. Some of her happiest moments were spent chatting with friends and family over a cup of coffee. The pride she felt for her family was evident, and she dedicated her time to making new memories with her children and grandchildren. Sandy was a jack-of-all-trades. She was well known for her artistic abilities, primitive crafts, and also spent time building and remodeling homes. Sandy loved nature. Gardening, camping, and canoeing were just some of her favorite outdoor hobbies. Her determination and strong spirit will continue to be an inspiration to those who knew her.

Sandy is survived by her four children: Tanya Strouse (Joe), Leah Moore (Brad), Bryan Finegan, and Chelsie Russell (Chase), and her grandchildren Abby Finegan, Payton Strouse, Levi Knisley, Josyah Finegan and Ava Moore as well as her great-granddaughter Charlie Edwards. She is also survived by her parents Gary and Judith Steffens and her siblings Fonda Fischer (Scott), Kelly Lax (Kory), Gary Steffens Jr. (Carole), Matthew Steffens III (Cathy), Christine Gabriel (Sean), David Steffens (Shanda), Daniel Steffens and Jessica Noche (Alvin), and many nieces and nephews. Sandy was preceded in death by Roger Finegan, Norbert Rosenberg, Dorothy Rosenberg, Matthew Jr. and Deloris Steffens.

The service was held at Holy Trinity Church in Somerset, Ohio, on Thursday, March 14. A luncheon followed at The Somerset American Legion.

Ilene I. Koebach, 80, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon, March 12, 2019, at home of natural causes. She was born Oct. 9, 1938, in the U.P. to Alfred and Myra (Lehman) Bozile.

Ilene was married to Donald Johnson and they had three children together, Lloyd, Keith and Carol. After being widowed at a young age, she eventually married Richard Koebach and they had three children together, Calvin, Leah and Kyrsten. Ilene lived in Stiles for most of her life and worked at the Oconto Falls Library and tended bar at the former Mercier’s Hotel. She also enjoyed making crafts, especially jewelry. Ilene will be lovingly remembered as a great wife, mother and “granny” to her many grandchildren.

Survivors are five children, Lloyd (Linda) Johnson, Gillett; Keith Johnson, Oconto Falls; Carol Koski, Green Bay; Calvin (Portia) Koebach Sr., Cecil; Kyrsten (Alison Easter) Koebach, Massachusetts; one son-in-law, Rick Straschewski, Green Bay; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom (Sandy) Bozile, Neenah; one sister, JoAnn Dams, Oconto Falls; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents and both husbands, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Leah Straschewski, three brothers, one sister, a grandson Joey Koebach, and in-laws, Elmer and Senia Johnson and Joseph and Eleanor Koebach.

Visitation with the urn present will take place after 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Lloyd Luedeman officiating.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

The Johnson and Koebach families would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and their staffs for the care and consideration shown Ilene over the years.

Robert “Bobby” S. Ondik, 76, of Gillett, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Bob was born on March 21, 1942, to the late Joseph Ondik Sr. and Rose (Servinak) Ondik.
He attended Gillett Schools and eventually married his high school sweetheart, Judy Krause on Sept. 12, 1964, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Suring.
Bob and Judy raised a family of one daughter and three sons while Bob drove truck professionally for over 45 years. Judy was a stay-at-home mother until later in life. Bob was an avid outdoorsman teaching his kids hunting, fishing and athletics. Later on, he enjoyed his four grandchildren who in turn loved every moment they had with him. Family was always important to Bob and he gave his family whatever he was able. When Judy fell ill with cancer, Bob became her caregiver for two years providing selflessly until her passing in February 2018.

Bob loved deer and turkey hunting and created many family traditions that will continue on long into the future. He was a kind, compassionate and dedicated family man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Bob is survived by his three sons, Tracy (Trisha) Ondik, Terry (Amanda) Ondik, and Corey (Heather) Ondik; four grandchildren, Brady, Isabella, Wyatt, and Hunter; one brother Joseph Ondik; one sister Rose Kreischer and two sisters-in-law Betty Ondik and Barb Kroening. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Judy; daughter, Cindy; his parents, Joseph and Rose; mother and father-in-law, Arnold and Evangeline Krause; brother, Julius Ondik; sister, Anne Benson; brothers-in-law, Tony Kreischer, Maynard (Sonny) Benson and sister-in-law, Norma Ondik.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all those who cared for Bob during his brief illness including Katie and the Heartland Hospice Team for their wonderfully compassionate care.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at noon with Pastor Kent Wallace officiating. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

Magdalene “Mag” Tisch, 99, Oconto Falls, died early Sunday morning, March 17, 2019, at home with family present. She was the 11th child of 16 born to Andrew and Jane (Berton) Konitzer on May 24, 1919, on the family farm in rural Oconto Falls. Following the sudden death of her father, “Mag” as she was affectionately known, quit school to help out at home and help raise her younger siblings.

On Sept. 17, 1938, she married Walter “Cocky” Tisch in Oconto Falls and together they raised eight children. Mag worked at the Ben Franklin store in Oconto Falls for many years. As her children grew older, she started her own business out of her home, Mag’s Décor, a provider of all things arts and crafts as well as sewing supplies. A retail store was eventually established on Main Street in Oconto Falls and has been in business for over 50 years, continuing until this day. Because Mag’s Catholic faith was important to her, she was a lifelong and active member of St. Anthony Catholic Parish, the PCCW and strong supporter of its mission. Mag will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many people.

Survivors are her seven children, Shirley Manikowski, Milwaukee; Larry (Jackie) Tisch, Florida; Mary (Ken) Hardtke, Roberts; Dale (Joy) Tisch, Sobieski; Barbara Bonnin, Slinger; Ron (Erin) Tisch, Green Bay; Ken (Melissa) Tisch, Black Creek; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Tisch, Pulaski; 22 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward (Lillian) Konitzer, Bonduel; numerous nieces, nephews and her many friends at The Meadowlands.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1984, son David, seven brothers, John (Julie), infant Albert, Martin (Edna), Joe (Dorothy), George (Irene), Marcel (Marie) and Andrew (Hazel) Konitzer, seven sisters, 12-year-old Martha, Mary (Ed) Gallas, Lucy (Norman) Birr, Eva (Leonard) Birr, Margaret (Wally) Ostrenga, Dorothy (Norman) Tisch and Agnes (Don Bridger & Vic Bast) Bridger-Bast, one sister-in-law Alice Konitzer, daughter-in-law Chris Tisch, sons-in-law Carl Manikowski and Rocky Bonnin, two grandchildren Jessica and Craig Tisch and one great-grandson, Noah Fromming.

Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Prayer service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Fr. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The Tisch family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially Katie, and The Cottages at Meadowlands in Oconto Falls for the wonderful care and consideration given Mag during their time together.

Dennis Glynn Schroeder, 84, Rockford, Illinois, formerly Gillett, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Dennis was born in Underhill on July 22, 1934, a son of the late Glynn W. and Ruth (Vorpahl) Schroeder. He attended area schools and moved to Rockford as a young man before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Dennis proudly served for two years before receiving an honorable discharge.

After his military service, Dennis returned to Rockford where he enjoyed a long and rewarding career as an operating engineer for Sjostrom and Sons Construction. Dennis was very gifted when it came to fixing things and understanding how they worked. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 150 union for over 50 years.

Following his father’s passing, Dennis took over his family’s homestead in Underhill. He was an avid collector of cars, tractors and other farm equipment and made regular trips and visits back home throughout his lifetime.

Dennis was a lifelong Lutheran attending church at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rockford and Christ Lutheran Church when he came back home. He was extremely social and was happy to visit those he knew in nursing homes. Dennis was active in German Club and Lombardi Club. He attended Polish Fest, Beckman Sawmill Days and was involved with the Midway Village Civil War Reenactment. Dennis attended the Iola Car Show each year and enjoyed going to flea markets. He loved polka music and was an excellent polka dancer and was also a great cook. He was always happy to share his talents with friends and family. He will be sadly missed.

Dennis is survived by his siblings Lenore M. Robertson, of Costa Mesa, California, Iris D. Schroeder, of Rockford, Illinois, Judith M. Pecore, of Oshkosh, and Stephen R. (Debbie) Schroeder. He also leaves his dear friends, whom he regarded as family, Merrill (Sheila) Mihm, of Rockford, and their children, C.J. (Sarah) Shelley (Drew) and Matthew. Dennis is further survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Diana Schroeder; his brother, Pfc. Maynard R. Schroeder; and his sister, Holly Tucker.

Friends and relatives may call on the family on Sunday, March 24, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett. Visitation continues Monday, March 25, 2019, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church-Hintz, 6905 Red Banks Road, Gillett. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.

Cheryl Lynn “Sherrie” Gallagher, 63, Shawano, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, after a long period of declining health.

She was born in Shawano on July 29, 1955, a twin daughter of Albert and Frances (Wetzel) Gallagher. Sherrie attended local schools and was a 1973 graduate of Gillett High School. In earlier years, Sherrie held various jobs in the Appleton area. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved teddy bears. She sang for many years with her sister at local events and weddings and had been active with her high school choir. Sherrie had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with family, friends and her care givers. She will be sadly missed.

Sherrie is survived by her sisters: Pat Gallagher of Mountain, Judie Temple of Suring and Shelly (Chuck Stolte) Mueller of Seymour. She also leaves nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, as well as other relatives and friends.

Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor Kent Wallace officiating. Final rest will be private.

The family thanks the staff of Atrium Post Acute Care at Evergreen of Shawano, ThedaCare as well as ThedaCare Home Hospice for their kind and gentle care of Sherrie.

For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.

Cora M. (Fandrey) Schultz, 92, Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

She was born in Town of Hutchins on June 19, 1926, a daughter of the late William R. and Emma (Kielman) Fandrey. Cora married Marvin C. Schultz on Sept. 22, 1951, at St. Paulus Church in the Town of Almon, and together they raised one daughter, Jane.

The family made its home in Gillett, and Cora worked at the Canning Factory during the summer for many years. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and was active in many ministries including the Ladies Aid and the church’s annual bazaar. Cora loved flower gardening and looked forward to planting flowers each year.

Cora faithfully read her prayer books. She loved listening to “her polkas” and will fondly be remembered for riding her bicycle around town for many years. A spiritual and loving woman, an amazing mother and grandmother, Cora’s greatest joy was her family and spending time with loved ones. She will be sadly missed.

Cora leaves her daughter, Jane (Randy) Bigelow; her grandchildren, Debbie Bigelow (Nate) and Robert Bigelow; her great-grandchildren, Kyle Mikula (Brandi), Breanna Mikula (Dylan), Ayden, Leah and Fisher; and her great-great-grandchild, Emerson. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cora was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Marvin, on March 8, 1993; her siblings, Ada (Al) Umland, Emmaline (Ed) Kuehn, Derwin (Helen), Norman (Caroline), Donald (Bernice) and an infant brother, Arnold Fandrey.

Friends and relatives called the family on Friday, March 22, 2019, from 4-7 p.m. at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett. Visitation continued Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 2-3:45 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett. A funeral service followed at 4 p.m. with Pastor Kent Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery.

For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.

Jan Lucile Vanderscoff Ford, 72, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019, at her home in Front Royal, Virginia. Jan was born on Feb. 16, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, to John Vanderscoff and Jean Vanderscoff, née Haglund. With family roots in Wisconsin, Jan traveled the world during her 34 years as a reservation agent for United Airlines.

Jan will be remembered for her ability to make others feel like the best version of themselves. A passionate historian, she attended Ithaca College and earned her certificate in historic preservation from Northern Virginia Community College. She preserved precious family stories, and, ever generous, Jan was at home with Van Gogh or rooting for the Packers.

She had two children, to whom she gave her gifts and grace. In later years, health challenges demonstrated the depth of that grace, humor, and resilience.

She was predeceased by her parents, and son-in-law Ryan Heilig. Survivors include her daughter, Alison M. Heilig; son, Matthew C.R. Ford; brother, Mark G. Vanderscoff (Clare Henjum); nephews, Cameron M. Vanderscoff and Roderic C.M. Vanderscoff; and friend and caretaker, Rachel Keane (Brandie Shutts).

A memorial service will take place in spring. We will always be grateful for the stories, love, and grace we have learned from her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samuels Public Library, 330 E. Criser Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 or to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.

Robert A. “B.J.” Johnson, 80, of Oconto Falls, passed away March 24, 2019, with family by his side. Born July 27, 1938, to Arvilla Bartz and Robert Johnson.

B.J. was raised in Oconto Falls and lived his entire life in Oconto Falls, graduating with the class of 1957. In 1959, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963. In 1965, he married Judith Prokosh, of Pulaski. Together they had three children. They divorced in 1977. He married Sharon Davis in Oconto Falls in 1981.

He worked at Green Bay Packaging from 1967 until December 1979 when he was hired at Oconto Falls High School as a custodian. He was there for 32 years until his retirement in August 2011. He enjoyed the students and teachers and missed it a lot after he left. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and going to the casino.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon; brother, Bill (Alberta), of Redding, California; sister, Bonnie (Vic) Peterson, of Oconto Falls; daughter, Bobbie Jo and Shane Brenneke, of Hortonville; son, Robby (fiancée Jeannie Peterson), of Vesper; son, Ryan and Shell, of Belton, Missouri; three stepchildren: Chad (Char Moore), of Shawano, Deana Edelburg, of Lakewood, and Richelle (Kevin), of Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is also survived by seven grandsons, four granddaughters, and five great-grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvilla and Robert, and son-in-law Jody Mahon.

Per B.J.’s wishes, there will not be any showing or a funeral.

Memorials can be made to Unity Hospice or St. Jude.

Morton R. “Mort” Gentz, 95, Appleton, formerly of Gillett, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at home. His family was at his side.

Mort was born Nov. 30, 1923, to the late Julius and Kathryn (Weidner) Gentz at Bowler. He graduated from Bowler High School in 1941. On June 14, 1944, he married the love of his life, Lorraine Hoefs, at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow. He was a proud World War II Veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force as an aerial front nose gunner on B-24 Bombers in the Pacific Theater of War.

Following his military service, he and Lorraine worked for Red Owl Stores. They owned and operated Gentz’s Flowers and Greenhouses in Gillett, retiring in 1978. They went on to spend 22 years at Finnegan Lake, building a home and caring for flowers, trees and multiple vegetable gardens.

In 2000, they moved to apartment living. Mort was active in volunteering for Boy Scouts, Northern Gardeners, Revitalize Gillett, Oconto County Historical Society and was a paid-up life member of Krause-Simpson American Legion Post 300. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church serving on council and various committees of the church. He was a co-chair for the church’s 100th anniversary celebration. Mort and Lorraine were honored as grand marshals for the 2005 Fourth of July parade.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, of Appleton; son Michael (Cindy) Gentz, of Green Bay; daughter, Wendy (Kurt) Redlin, of Appleton and Alabama. He also leaves his grandchildren, Monica Fischer, of Gillett; Ai (Kyoto) Saito, of Florida and Japan; Trisha Snow of Oshkosh; Ori-Anna (Mark) Ramsey of West Bend and Brandon Redlin of Neenah. Mort is further survived by his nieces, Judy (Robert) Kroening, Leopolis; Marilyn (Todd) Hanson, Shawano; Sally (Todd) Popp, Appleton; and numerous other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Leila (Robert) Doran; brother, Tony (Tana) Gentz; brother-in-law. Maynard (Bernice) Hoefs; and beloved grandson, Ryan Fischer.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9-11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Final rest will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Zachow.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the ThedaCare Hospice Team of Appleton for all their loving support.

Constance Lynn (Elbe) Lopez of Sparks, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland, at the age of 71. She was born on March 23, 1947, in Shawano to Kenneth and OraBelle Elbe, of Gillett.

Constance was the devoted mother to Tim (Kelly) Lopez, York, Pennsylvania, and David (Tricia) Lopez, Pittsburgh; dear sister of Randy (Kathy) Elbe, Sacramento, California, Deborah Erickson, Gillett, Kenneth Elbe, Green Bay, and the late John Elbe; loving grandmother of Evan and Nicholas Lopez. She is also survived by her nephew, Jake Elbe (fiancée Laci Dorn), their son, Jordan, Neenah; her niece, Elizabeth (Chad) Montour, Shawano, their children McKenna, Damon and Alex; her niece, Elise Elbe, Sacramento, California; her aunt, Lois Elbe, Green Bay.

Connie graduated from Gillett High School in 1965 where she was an active member in many school extracurricular activities, including band where she excelled in playing the flute and was the marching band majorette. Her lifelong ambition to attain a college degree was realized when she graduated from Notre Dame of Maryland University in May 2004 receiving a Bachelor of Arts in business with a specialization in human resources management. While earning her degree, she also managed a full-time career as a human resources specialist with Crum & Forester and the Selective Insurance Co. She loved to travel and experience new things. She also enjoyed books, the theatre, museums, art galleries and volunteer work for blood drives and House of Ruth (Ruth’s Closet) where her unique talents were greatly appreciated. Her religious faith, family and friends were most precious to her in life.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, PA, Timonium, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, Connie requested memorial contributions be made to House of Ruth www.hruth.org. Burial will be held at Wanderers Rest Cemetery, Gillett, in July 2019.

Robert “Bob” L. Schroth, 71, Coleman, died suddenly Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2019, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Oconto Falls. The only child of Raymond Schroth Jr. and Dorothy (Trever) Thompson was born Sept. 27, 1947, in Marinette. Bob grew up on the family farm in the Town of Brazeau and attended Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1965. Following graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.

On March 7, 1970, he married Sharon Valenta at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Klondike. The couple has lived on the family farm all of their married lives, where they have continued to live in retirement. Bob also worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Marinette for many years. He was a member of the Jake Belongia DAV, the Coleman American Legion and VFW, as well as the National Association of Letter Carriers. Bob was a hardworking, genuine man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends, as well as a round of beers, old-fashioneds, a good Wisconsin Friday night fish fry and a Sunday chicken dinner.

Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Sharon Schroth; their daughter, Dr. Terri Schroth; two special dogs, ZuZu and Rocky; aunts, uncles, cousins, two half-brothers and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Leo and Anna Valenta, a special brother-in-law, Ron Valenta and other relatives.

Private family services were held at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Burial with military honors took place in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Klondike.

The family would like to thank Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls for their care and kindness for Robert during his stay as well as the Town of Brazeau Rescue Squad (all volunteer) who came to the family residence many times the past couple of years to help in so many ways.

Justin Paul Dumas, 22, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Saturday morning, April 13, 2019, at home of natural causes following complications from CP. He was born Oct. 18, 1996, in Oconto Falls to Paul Dumas and Lori Smet. Justin grew up in rural Oconto Falls where he attended public schools and graduated high school. While he faced many challenges in his short time on Earth, he loved life and always embraced it with a big and bright smile on his face; his laugh was contagious. As an avid Packers fan, he enjoyed teasing his Grandma Smet every time she would miss a good play that just happened. Justin turned flirting into an art form and the debate seems to be settled if he was Mom’s beast, Grandma Lois’s angel or Grandma Karen’s Sweetie Pie to Pumpkin. Hands down he was an angel on earth who made an imprint on everyone who ever met Justin. Our world is a little less bright without Justin.

Survivors are his mother, Lori Zuber, Oconto Falls; his father and stepmother, Paul and Patte Dumas, Stiles; his brother and sister, Zachary and Samantha Zuber, both at home; his maternal grandmother, Mary Lois Smet, Coleman; his stepsister and brother-in-law, Tressa and Garrett Weber; a nephew and niece, Mavrik and ShayLeigh Weber, Green Bay; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ronald and Karen Dumas, maternal grandfather, Kennith Smet, paternal step-grandmother, Bonnie Swaer, an uncle and cousin, Ronald and Sonia Ermis, and step-uncle and aunt, Scott and Deb Swaer.

Visitation will be held after 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Stiles until the time of services. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Saturday at the church with the Rev. Bob Karuhn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Oconto County Humane Society, 150 S. Katch Drive, Oconto, WI 54153 (920-835-1738).

Helen Victoria Young, 96, passed away on April 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 29, 1922, to the late Pauline (Tourville) and John Poplawski. She left school at the young age of 8 to care for her four younger sisters. Helen was always a very loving and caring person. She married Gordon Young on Sept. 27, 1941, and he preceded her in death on June 24, 1987. She was 19 years old when she gave life to her first child. She cared for her five children until her last day.

She was very active in square dancing all through her years. They camped and belonged to Bay Sammers Motorhome Club. She was also a very talented artist. She painted, crocheted, and drew. She made every one of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren a handmade Christmas stocking with their name on it. She could be seen around Howard riding her beloved red scooter. Helen was a member of St. John the Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Young; her parents; sisters, Marie Bauer and Bernice Cummings; granddaughter, Teri Motiff; and stepfather, Charles Schimp.

She is survived by her children, Phil (Suzanne) Young, Shirley (George) Blake, Richard (Mary) Young, Dennis (C.J.) Young, and Jeff (Nancy) Young; sisters, Geraldine Timmons and Jeanette Thompson; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave. (one quarter mile east of the corner of Cardinal Ln. and Glendale Ave.) in Howard on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Mass of Christian burial at noon with the Rev. Scott Valentyn officiating. Graveside service 3:30 at Oconto Catholic Cemetery on North River Road, Oconto. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com

The family extends special thanks to the nurses on the fifth floor of St. Mary’s Hospital and granddaughter Brooke for the wonderful care provided.

Tina Marie “Weezy” Sexton, 58, of Gillett, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls. Her family was at her side.

If there was ever an angel that walked among us, you were ours! Truly and forever will you remain our angel. Some days are made for births and some for deaths, but every day, we will remember your life.

Tina was born in Oconto Falls on March 7, 1961, a daughter of the late Gerald and Lennice Mae (Courchaine) Swearingen. She was a 1982 graduate of Gillett High School and went on to work at New View Industries. Tina dedicated her life to her family. She will be sadly missed.

Tina leaves her four brothers, Bradley Sexton, Chris Sexton, David Sexton and Donald Swearingen; four nieces, Angelea and Rachel Sexton, Hannah Schraml, and Maya Caroline Swearingen; two nephews, Kristopher Sexton and Brandon Whitcomb; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews as well as many other extended family members and friends.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents and her niece Miranda Marie (Sexton) Schwartzenberger.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9:30-11 a.m. at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett. Final rest will follow in Mountain Cemetery, Emily Road at Silverhill Road, Mountain, with her parents.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls and the staff of Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Tina.

For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.

Veronica Neuman, 95, of Stevens Point, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Brookdale Senior Living. Veronica was born in Streator, Illinois, on Oct. 15, 1923, daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Yunker) Telford. Upon the death of her parents, Veronica and her younger brother, Herbert, moved to Stiles Township to live with their Uncle Charles and Aunt Jennie on the Telford family farm. Veronica was a 1942 graduate of Lena High School and worked as a maid and waitress during her high school years. After high school Veronica attended teacher training at Marinette and later earned a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Veronica married Emil Neuman on Nov. 10, 1945, at Christ Church, in Hintz, Underhill Township. Emil preceded Veronica in death in 1991. After they were married, Emil and Veronica moved to the Shawano area where Veronica worked as a teacher. After taking a few years off from teaching to have her three children, she returned to teaching in the 1950s and continued teaching until her retirement. During her long and distinguished teaching career, Veronica taught at Berry Lake, Frank, Apple Orchard, Neopit, Cecil, and Bonduel schools. She also worked on the family farm in Underhill Township prior to moving to Shawano in 1968.

Veronica was an active member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano and enjoyed her time volunteering with the Ladies Aid. She was a member of the church for 50 years. In her free time she enjoyed doing arts and crafts, gardening and doing yard work well into her nineties.

Veronica is survived by her children Donald (Angela) Neuman, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Lou Ann, Chicago Heights, Illinois, and Emil Neuman Jr., Mosinee; grandchildren David (Danielle) Neuman, Brian (Carla) Neuman, Jason Grigsby and Brandon Grigsby; and great-grandchildren Caitlin and Zachary Neuman. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Preceding Veronica in death were her husband, Emil Neuman Sr.; her parents; three siblings; James Telford, Streator, Illinois, sister Georgina Griswold, Herron, Illinois, and brother Herbert Telford, Janesville; a daughter-in-law, Carol; and a son-in-law, William L. Grigsby.

Funeral services for Veronica will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019, at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 102 Northridge Drive, Shawano, with the Rev. Wolf Parsons officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The family has requested memorials, in the name of Veronica Neuman, be directed to the Ladies Aid of Divine Savior Lutheran Church, Shawano.

Veronica’s family would like the extend a special thank you to the staff in the memory care unit at Brookdale Assisted Living in Stevens Point for the wonderful care given to Veronica and also Ascension at Home Hospice for their compassionate care.

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Barbara Jean Hammond, 72, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 22, 2019, at her home. She was born April 11, 1947, daughter of the late Arthur and Adell (Rhode) Adam.

On Oct. 24, 1982, she was united in marriage to Marvin W. Hammond in Gillett.

She was a member of Faith United Lutheran Church in Gillett.

Barbara worked for over 20 years at AAL (Thrivent) as an accounts payable clerk.

She enjoyed camping, fishing, going for car rides, golfing, playing Scrabble and sheepshead.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Marvin; brother, Duwaine (Jean) Adams; brothers-in-law, Merle (Millie) Hammond and Rev. David Kohls; aunt, Mae Adam; further survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Ronald (Janet) Hammond and Leo Hammond; aunts and uncles.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Kohls officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Barbara’s memory. Online condolences may be expressed to Barbara’s family at www.muehlboettcher.com