Jay Allen Kostreva, 69, of Oconto Falls, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at St. Vincent Hospital, on April 23, 2019.

Jay was born to the late Norman and Bernice (Braun) Kostreva, May 23, 1949, in Oconto Falls. He graduated from Suring High School in 1967 and married Judy Bergner in 1978. They were married, and lived in Oconto Falls for 40 years.

Jay and Judy have two children: Sara (Daniel) Yach, Luke (Katie Salentine) Kostreva. He also leaves one grandson, Lukas Yach, who will remember Jay as his “Sassy Gumpa.”

One of Jay’s first jobs was logging with his father and the family team of horses. It was through this job that Jay developed his lifelong love of working with wood. This turned into many building projects in his garage. If his garage door was up, you always knew you could stop by for a quick chat or a longer story or two (or three).

Jay’s career later took him to highline construction, then the Oconto Falls Street Department, until finally in 1976, he found his way to the Oconto Falls Police Department. Jay was a Patrol Officer until being promoted to Chief of Police. He was also a longtime volunteer with the local fire department. After his retirement, in 2002, Jay enjoyed volunteer work at the Oconto Area Humane Society and also served as an Alderman on the Oconto Falls City Council.

Jay greatly enjoyed riding his tractors up on his land, the yearly family fishing trip to Canada, hunting, going to his son’s baseball games, and spending time with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. He was also instrumental in solving all the world’s problems while drinking coffee each morning with the guys.

In addition to his wife, children, and grandchild, Jay also leaves behind a brother, Rocky, a sister, Joy, several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Jay’s visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, in Oconto Falls, on Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 3 to 8 p.m. A celebration of Jay’s life is scheduled at Grace Lutheran on Friday, May 3, 2019, visitation starting at 9 a.m. and service at 11 a.m., with reception to follow. If you would please consider making a small donation, in Jay’s name, to the Oconto Area Humane Society or the Oconto Falls Fire Department, it would be greatly appreciated.

The family would like to thank all the staff at St. Clare Hospital (Oconto Falls) and St. Vincent Hospital (Green Bay) for assisting in Jay’s care during his short illness.

Newcomer - Green Bay Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements; for directions or to leave a memory, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

Mary Ann Giese, 87, of the Town of Waukechon, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Appleton, where she had been a patient for one day.

Mary Ann was born May 29, 1931, in Oconto Falls, a daughter of the late Walter and Mae (Duffeck) Gudwer. She attended school at the Sunny Slope School in Swedetown, then Oconto Falls High School, where she graduated in 1948. Following school, Mary Ann worked at the Northern Shoe Factory in Pulaski. On Dec. 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Albert J. Giese at Grace Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls. Mary Ann had met Albert while he was working for her father at North Star Cheese Factory in Swedetown.

On Feb. 19, 1960, the couple bought the Lunds Cheese Factory which they operated until their retirement on Nov. 29, 1999. Mary Ann and Albert were founding members of the Lunds Snowbirds Snowmobiling Club. Albert preceded her in death on May 3, 2009. Mary Ann is a former member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lunds. Rummage sales, flea markets, and auctions kept her busy in her spare time, earning her the nickname “Mary Ann-Tique”! She enjoyed listening to Willie Nelson, Kitty Wells, Marty Robbins and polkas.

Survivors include her sons, Allan (Dorothy) Giese, of the Town of Waukechon, Daniel Giese and Jonathan Giese, both of Lunds; six grandchildren, Daniel (Karina) Giese, of Clifton, Illinois, Kristy (Jason) Soper, of Gillett, Cathy (Chad) Reinard, of Dayton, Ohio, and Jaden, Evalynn, and Evette Giese, all of Lunds; six great-grandchildren, Christian, Lexi, Caitlyn, Kennedy, Connor and Riley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Genevieve Gudwer.

Funeral services for Mary Ann Giese will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Scott Ludford will officiate. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls. Visitation will begin at Mickelson Funeral Service on Monday, April 29, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and again on Tuesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

On April 23, 2019, at 2:30 p.m. Richard Lee Genal, of Suring, left our lives to be with his heavenly Father and family.

He was always the healthiest sick man we knew. He has suffered from heart problems for years, but it never held him back from living a very full life.

Richard retired from being an engineer from Master Lock, Milwaukee, and Nu-Line Industries, Suring, and started enjoying life on the golf course. He was Suring’s most dedicated of Volunteers. Vets 4 Vets of North East Wisconsin was his passion, and he promoted many fundraisers including the procurement of a flag memorial. He was a huge supporter of the GOP and enjoyed his time spent with Governor Walker.

Richard married his lifetime love Mary Lou Gerth on July 23, 1960. They were blessed with two children, Eugene (Anne) Genal, Milwaukee, and René (Roger) Anderson, Pueblo, Colorado. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Michael and Andrew Genal, Heath and Tiffany Grebe, and D’arcy Lynn Anderson. He had four great-grandchildren: Brogan Anderson, Skyler, Donald and Casper Grebe.

Richard will be mourned by his two sisters, Jeanne Lehr, Winneconne, and Barbara (Thomas) Noe, Oshkosh; his brothers-in-law, Dennis (Jean) Gerth, Pulaski, Scott (Rose) Brownlea, Oshkosh; and his sisters-in-law, Phyllis Delmore (significant other Jim), Milwaukee, and Tammy (Chuck) Ashley, Alaska.

Richard is being greeted in his heavenly journey by his parents, Eugene and Irene Genal; sister, Sandra Jero; and brother-in-law, Eugene Lehr. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws, Roman Gerth and June Brownlea.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Lake View Memorial Park Chapel, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Suring United Methodist Church, 314 Main St., Suring, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Lyman officiating. Richard will be interred at Lake View Memorial Park in Oshkosh at a later date.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for the Vets 4 Vets Flag Memorial in Riverside Park, Suring, in Richard’s honor.

Marie Magnin, 76, Oconto Falls, died suddenly Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at home of natural causes. The oldest child of Leo and Helen (Kapalin) Wendt was born Sept. 6, 1942, in Suring. Marie grew up in Suring and Kelly Lake, attending Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1960.

On Jan. 12, 1963, she married Orrie “Chub” Magnin and together they raised two sons, Tim and Bart. Marie and Chub owned and operated the family business, Magnin Hardware in Oconto Falls, until its closing in 2010. The couple were once active members of the local Boat and Sno-Jokers snowmobile clubs and led efforts to bring the first Snowmobile Drag Races to Oconto Falls (Mini Series became World Series) where Marie always served in prominent positions. She was a member of the Oconto Falls United Methodist Church where she once taught Sunday School, served on the Board of Trustees and as funeral dinner chair. Marie was always active in the betterment of her community by starting the Avenue of Lights at Christmas with her good friend Mary Oninski, serving on the local Oconto Falls FBLA, Hospital Foundation and Cemetery Boards for many years, and helping to organize Friends of Oconto Falls Fire Department events. As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 302, she took a lead role in the Oconto Falls Veterans Monument Project. She also enjoyed many good times with her lady friends in the 60’s Girls, M & M’s and Bridge Club. Marie will be lovingly remembered for her welcoming manners when hosting numerous family, friends and community members for holidays, special occasions and various business meetings for good causes.

She is survived by her two sons who she dearly loved, Tim (Kim) and Bart (Nancy Fish) Magnin, all of Oconto Falls; Eric Bliske, who she thought of as a son; five grandchildren, Brittany (Nick) Shaffer and Cole Magnin, Tyler, Hunter and Bailey Magnin; three great-grandchildren, Brody, Easton and Lennon Shaffer; one brother, Jerry (Jill) Wendt, Suring; one very special brother-in-law, Dr. George (Ann) Magnin, Marshfield; four nephews and one niece, Matt (Stefanie) Wendt, Gretchen (Dave) Karcz, George (Kay) Magnin, Dan (Sandy) Magnin and David (Linda) Magnin; four special great nephews and nieces, Landon and Laikyn Wendt, Harrison and Collin Karcz; other relatives and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Chub in 2010, one brother Tom Wendt, and in-laws, Ernest “Porky” and Martha (Garnier) Magnin.

Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the Oconto Falls United Methodist Church until the time of service. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Pastor Dave Henke officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Oconto Falls Veterans Monument Project or Friends of Oconto Falls Fire Department.

Arold E. Desterheft, 60, of Spruce, passed away peacefully at home, April 26, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 12, 1958, in Oconto Falls to the late Arold Desterheft and Evelyn (Mehrtens) Desterheft. He married Kim Liptak, Feb. 9, 1980. Together they had three sons, Christopher (Shelly), Adam (Melissa) and Ryan (Stachia). He has five grandchildren, Elsie, Nathan, Brody, Blake and Payton.

Arold likes to hunt and fish. The outdoors was his passion. His job took him on adventures outside, going through the woods.

Arold has one sister, Holly; two brothers, Dean and Jeff; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 501 S. Main St. Oconto Falls, Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon. A funeral service will follow at noon.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

Arold’s family would like to thank Unity Hospice and the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center for their excellent care and compassion.

Beulah M. Spreeman, 89, of Peshtigo, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. Beulah was born on July 12, 1929, to Franklin Sr. and Alta (Sturm) Wilber in Oshkosh. While their home in Keshena was being built, Beulah lived with the family at the cheese factory. Beulah attended St. Joseph School. She took time off of school to help raise her siblings when her mother was sick. Later, Beulah returned to school and graduated from high school. She worked at the hospital in Keshena as a nurses aid and also ran the mangle, which ironed all the sheets in the boarding school. Beulah would later take the train from Suring to Green Bay to work at the hospital as a healthcare worker. On April 7, 1951, Beulah married the love of her life Verlyn Spreeman Sr. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Keshena.

Beulah loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading gossip magazines, watching hummingbirds, reading, baking, sewing, cross stitching, and watching her favorite team, the Packers, especially when they played the Chicago Bears and she got to make candy bar bets with her granddaughters. She would always say that the Packers didn’t need to win the Super Bowl, they just had to beat the Bears. Beulah looked forward to watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud every night.

Beulah is survived by her husband of 68 years, Verlyn Sr.; six children, Kathleen (Dave) Selig, Verlyn “Buzz” Spreeman Jr., James (Brenda) Spreeman, Richard Spreeman, Robert (Kathleen) Spreeman, and Susan Maloney; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with one more on the way; a brother, Maynard Wilber; a sister, Bev Wilber; six sisters-in-law, Luretta Wilber, Doris Wilber, Sylvia Wilber, Darlene Wilber, Carla Wilber, Elaine Schmidt; and two brothers-in-law, Eugene (Della) Spreeman and William Spreeman Jr. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Marcella Wilber, Gene Wilber, Marion “Bernard” Wilber, David Wilber, Laroy and Barbara Miller, Roger Wilber, Franklin Wilber Jr., and Earl Wilber; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Carlyle and Marie Spreeman, Althea and Floyd Peters, Margaret and Levi Mayer, Marcella Spreeman, Earl and Sally Spreeman, John Schmidt, Elaine Spreeman, Jean Spreeman, and Shirley and Eugene Baeten; and son-in-law, Steve Maloney.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m. Beulah will be interred in Breed Union Cemetery. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to express their thanks to the staffs of Rennes East in Peshtigo and St. Vincent Hospital for the care offered to Beulah during her time of need.

William (Bill) Effenberger, 93, of Lompoc, California, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center.

Bill was born on May 1, 1925, in Oconto Falls to Antone and Cora (Tilhnan) Effenberger.

He is survived by his sister-in-laws, Georgia Ann Effenberger. of Oconto Falls. and Jeannie Effenberger-Blume of New Ulm, Minnesota; and nine nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Norbert, Robert, James, Kenneth and Ronald Effenberger; and a niece and nephew.

Bill was the oldest of six brothers. He attended Frostville grade school in Suring and then graduated from Suring High School in 1942. He then entered the U.S. Naval Aviation Cadet Program in 1943. He received commission as a Naval Aviator and was later released from active duty Dec. 17, 1947. Bill attended the University of Wisconsin from 1948-1952 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after graduating he was employed by the U.S. Navy Defense Department at Point Mugu, California, from 1952-1965. He was then employed at the USAF Systems Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base from 1965-1986. He became the director of instrumentation for the AF Western Test Range and Deputy C0mmander, Resources, for the center. Bill was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Services Medal.

Throughout his years he travelled extensively throughout the Pacific, supporting ballistic missile operations.

Bill retired in January 1986. He was a longtime member of the local EAA Chapter out of Lompoc. He owned his own airplane, loved to fly it and enjoyed taking annual trips to Minnesota and Wisconsin to visit family.

There will be no funeral service, and his ashes will be spread off the coast of Santa Barbara, per Bill’s wishes.

George A. Van Buren, 76, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 26, 2019, with his sisters at his side. He was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Ladysmith, son of the late Elmer and Lucille (Reisner) Van Buren and was a graduate of Oconto Falls High School, Class of 1963.

Following graduation, George moved to Milwaukee where he worked for various companies before returning to Green Bay.

George enjoyed constructing model cars and airplanes and loved his Diet Coke. He loved to cheer on the Packers and watch “Wheel of Fortune” and “The Price is Right.” George loved people and had a knack for getting to know everyone he met by their name.

George is survived by his sisters, Ann Davis and Alice Malchow; nieces and nephews, Rebecca Davis, Jessica (Kyle) Rhoades, Rachel (Jacob) Karner, Dan (Chelsea) Malchow, Dave Malchow and Elizabeth Malchow; many great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Van Buren and a brother-in-law, Paul Davis.

Services were held at Newcomer-Green Bay Chapel, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.

George’s family would like to give a special thank you to George’s extended family at Bayshore Village for their many years of friendship, care and support, as well as Unity Hospice.

Clayton “Skip” Van Rens, 84, of Shawano, formerly of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, holding his wife’s hand after a courageous battle with cancer. Skip was born in Green Bay on July 3, 1934, to the late Frank and Mabel (DeKelver) Van Rens. Skip was baptized at St. Phillips Church in Green Bay. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1953. In 1957, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, and later he was also stationed in Germany for one and a half years. He was honorably discharged in 1959.

Skip married Betty Heise on Aug. 29, 1959, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed. Skip returned to Green Bay to work at Northern Paper and then moved to Gillett and began his employment at Gillett Cement in May 1966 and then retired after 37 1/2 years.

He enjoyed making yard projects, taking care of his lawn, decorating for Christmas, motorcycling, watching and feeding the birds, watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. He also enjoyed playing cards with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading westerns, watching WWE wrestling, and most of all he loved his family get-togethers. He looked forward to Saturday nights at Shawano Speedway with his family and friends. He is a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed.

Skip is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty, of Shawano; four children, Terri (Mike) Reuter, of Shawano, Russ (Ellen Siebold) Van Rens, of Abrams, Paul (Treana) Van Rens, of Gillett, Jon Van Rens, of Lena; his brother, Jerry (Elaine) Van Rens, of Marinette; his aunt, Almira Bowers; his sister-in-law, Isabelle Luebeck; his brother-in-law, Leonard (Delores) Heise Sr.; six grandchildren, Wendie (Nick) Ingler, Jenny (Chris) Gospodarek, Matt (Danielle) Van Rens, Joe (Kristy) Reuter, Hailey Van Rens and Corey (Sam) Janquart; and 11 great-grandchildren. Skip is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Doc Van Rens and Mel Van Rens; his mother and father-in-law, Art and Clara Heise; two brothers-in-law, Ecker Luebeck and Arnie Heise.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Breed from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Scheunemann officiating. Military honors will follow the service. Clayton will be interred in Nicolet Memorial Park Mausoleum. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

A special thank you to Dr. Clemens, Dr. Mindy Frimodig, Dr. MacDonald, Dr. Moddar, Dr. Mortara and to Unity Hospice and its staff for the wonderful care they offered to Skip during his time of need.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Skip’s memory.

Audrey Mae Sylvia Waldo passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2019, after a short illness. She was born on Sept. 11, 1928, in Wabeno to Joseph and Bertha (Sasman) Foral and spent the majority of her life in Mountain. Audrey was beloved by her entire family (best mom ever) and many friends and never met a stranger. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves behind her children, Terri Van Bladeren, Virginia/Jinny (Gary) Ussel, Murry Locke, Larry Locke, Lisa Waldo, and Joseph (Lisa) Waldo, grandchildren Heather (Ron) Green, Gina (Brian) Ussel Wernimont, Joshua (Jamie) Ussel, Andrew (Sarah) Locke, and Matthew Waldo. She is further survived by great-grandchildren Landon, Jackson, Garrett, Foster, and Braxton, her treasured friend, Larry Mirkes, and many relatives and wonderful friends.

Her husband, Richard D. Waldo, preceded her in death.

Audrey will be remembered as an active member of her community and looked for ways to make people’s lives better. Her family wishes to thank the ER and ICU doctors and staff at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay for their loving care while she was a patient there.

Per her request, there will be no public service.

If you wish to make a donation in Audrey’s memory, please consider New View Industries at 222 W. Park St., Gillett, WI 54124.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

Bruce C. Blom, 79, son of Carl Blom and Lorraine Gumms, died Thursday, March 21, 2019, from natural causes at the Lehigh Acres Hospital, Florida. Bruce was born Aug. 19, 1939, in Bonduel.

His one sibling, Dixie Voskuil, and godsons, Todd and Torri Voskuil, survive him and live in the Appleton area.

Mr. Blom received his B.S. degree from UW-Stevens Point and M.A.T. from Northern University. Along with his love of teaching math for 35 years at Oconto Falls High School, Bruce was an avid coach. He helped coach both winning basketball and football teams at Oconto Falls High School. His diligence and love of both sports helped guide teams to major wins.

Bruce was an athlete and loved the game of golf. He and his golf buddy, Ron Bredeson, made those long putts many times at River Island Golf Course where Bruce was a lifelong member. The Oconto Falls men’s faculty played both basketball against the OFHS varsity team and had a winning bowling team; Bruce played on both teams. Singing in the Grace Lutheran Church Choir, under the direction of Carol Helstad, was a favorite past time for Bruce; he loved singing.

Bruce spent his last years dividing time between Oconto Falls and Fort Meyers Beach, Florida, until he moved there permanently. With him enjoying the sun were good buddies Ronnie and Jackie Bredeson, Dave and Anne Funderburg, Al Perucco, Frank and Carol Schmechel and good friends, Rich and Libby Kesselring.

A scholarship fund in Bruce’s name to honor an outstanding athlete/student has been organized. Anyone interested in contributing may do so at the Oconto Falls High School.

A memorial service honoring Bruce’s life will be held in June in Oconto Falls. Bruce will always be remembered as a good friend, generous spirit and quick wit.

Richard Harold “Dick” Trever, 66, Town of Underhill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 30, 2019.

He was born Aug. 16, 1952, to Harold and Nellie (Christensen) Trever. Dick attended Suring schools and graduated in 1970. He received a degree in auto mechanics from NWTC and spent the rest of his life fixing everything from cars to tractors to computers to the people he loved. Dick was the parts manager at Farmers Implement in Shawano until it closed. He then opened his own repair business, Sand Rapids Equipment, in 1987 and ran that until his death.

Dick married Elizabeth Verhoven on May 27, 2000, and together they loved all their children and grandchildren. He also taught small engine repair at Gillett High School in the early 2000s. Dick enjoyed sudoku, nature walks, watching Jeopardy, stock car races, and giving his grandchildren nicknames. Richard loved his family above all else, and his faith in God was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of almost 19 years, Elizabeth; their children: Christy Lockstein, Chris (Jennifer) Abel, Jeremy Abel, Michelle Abel, Cory Trever, Cynthia (Jeremy) Doblinger, and Jacob Bergmann; grandchildren: Douglas “Buck” Kallies, Molly “Max” (Michael) Kocken, Amelia “Belle” Lockstein, KayLynn Rios, Nina Abel, Coleten Andersen, Andrew “Bug” and Adrian Trever, Bryce “Sparky” and Megan “Sally” Doblinger; great-grandchildren: Gavin “Bo” and Vivian “Nelle” Kocken; his sister Diane Hansen; and many niece, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald, and his brother-in-law Ralph Hansen.

Memorial visitation was Friday, May 3, 2019, from 5-7 p.m. at Maple Valley Community Church, 8992 County Road Z, Suring. A funeral service followed at 7 p.m. with Pastor William “Bill” Krauss officiating. Final rest will be private.

The family would like to thank the Gillett Area Ambulance and ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano for the care they gave to Richard and his family. Special thanks also to officer Woodke of the Oconto County Sheriff’s Department for his support.

For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to the family.

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

Diane Grace Meisner, 77, of Cecil, passed away at her home on Friday, May 3, 2019. Diane was born at home in Hayes, Wisconsin, Town of How, Oconto County, on August 3, 1941, to the late Hugo C.R. and Elsa A.M. (Free) Moede. Diane was a graduate of St. John’s Lutheran School, Hayes and Suring High School. On June 20, 1959, she was united in marriage to Arthur A. Meisner; Art preceded her in death in August 2014. After marriage, the couple made their home in the Cecil area. Diane was one who never thought of herself first. She was always looking after her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and no one that visited ever left hungry. She truly lived by her favorite Bible verse, “In all things, give thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Diane is survived by a daughter, Mary (Richard) Ruehle; a son, Thomas Meisner; grandchildren, Sarah (Timothy) Schmalz, Mariah Ruehle, Nathan and Zachary Meisner; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Diane Schmalz and Jonathan Jerry Schmalz; a sister, Gloria Brickham; a brother, John (Evon) Moede; sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen and Carol Moede; and brothers-in-law, Roger Meisner and Tom Papendorf. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; a son, Jonathan; her parents; siblings, Ruby, Willard, Gladys (Otto) Gaertig, Carl, Esther (Eugene) Hoppe, Richard, and Sandra (Albert) Barfield; and sisters-in-law, Janice Papendorf and Kathleen Meisner.

A funeral service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park in Appleton at 2:30 p.m.

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Lorraine A. Blazek, 91, of Coleman, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care, Oconto Falls, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born Oct. 3, 1927, to the late Antone and Agnes (Blazek) Kershek. Lorraine lived most of her life on the Kershek Farm in the Kelly Lake area. She married Alfred Blazek on Aug. 17, 1946, and were married for 46 years when Alfred passed away on Jan. 25, 1993. Lorraine served as treasurer of the Kelly Lake School and was a treasurer’s assistant for Springside Cheese Factory. She was a volunteer at Woodlands Nursing Home in Suring for many years. Lorraine attended the senior center in Oconto Falls where she enjoyed bean bag toss, bingo, playing cards, the meals and meeting new friends. She also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, taking care of her kitties, eating sweets and crocheting afghans.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Richard Morris, Suring; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Harold and Kay Blazek, Pound, and Daniel Blazek, Savannah, Georgia; three granddaughters, Jackie and Jon Goral, Green Bay, Kelly Blazek and Jason, Appleton, and Jessica and Joe Jacques, Green Bay; one grandson, Ryan Morris, Suring; two great-grandsons, Josh and Paul Goral; two great-granddaughters, Julia and Jordyn Jacques; one step-grandson, Austin (Samantha) Seals; two step-great-grandsons, AJ and Colton Seals; two step-great-granddaughters, Julia Kate and Mackenzie Seals; and two sisters-in-law, Mavis Blazek and Corinne and Ted Roscoe.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred; one son, Richard “Dickie” A. Blazek; two grandsons, Richard “Richie” Blazek and Daniel “Danny” Blazek; one daughter-in-law, Debi Blazek; her father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Katherine Blazek; and her grandparents, James and Anna Blazek and Christine Mundt.

The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, May 20, at the Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home, 235 E. Main St, Coleman, from 4 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Nick Johannes officiating. Lorraine will be placed to rest at Pine Hill Cemetery, Spruce.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls and Heartland Hospice for their wonderful care.

Connie MacKenzie, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away May 15, 2019, at the age of 72 after a two-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Dorothy Kruschke.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James (Blaine) and Stacy MacKenzie; her cat, Chester; and granddaughters, Hadley MacKenzie and Caly MacKenzie.

Connie was a graduate of East High School, class of 1964. She retired from RR Donnelly and moved to Mountain. In 2017, she moved to Pulaski to be near family.

Connie had a deep faith, lived life to the fullest, and loved to laugh and have fun with family and friends. Her smile, laugh, and love will be missed dearly. Connie was the best mother a son could have.

At Connie’s request, there will be no funeral services.

Dan “Sac” Radke, 57, Oconto Falls, died suddenly of natural causes Saturday morning, May 18, 2019, at St. Clare ER. The middle of five children of Reuben and Lorraine (Kobs) Radke was born Dec. 1, 1961 in Oconto Falls. Dan attended Oconto Falls Public Schools, graduating from high school with the class of 1980. Following graduation, he lived with his older brother Steve for over 10 years and they enjoyed hunting and fishing together. It was also around this time that Dan starting working at Magna-Graphics in Oconto Falls and eventually became a machinist.

On April 5, 1997, he married Ronna Romback at Grace Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls. Dan and Ronna have lived all of their married lives in Oconto Falls where Dan owned and operated Precision Machine Industries (PMI) since 2005. He will be fondly remembered as an avid golfer, huge outdoors enthusiast and good friend to many people. In 2014, Dan purchased his own hunting acreage where he has enjoyed making many special hunting memories with his boys and other family members and friends.

Survivors are his wife, Ronna Radke, Oconto Falls; three sons, Tyler (KaSarah) Hammerseng, Suamico, Matthew and Alex Radke, both at home; his parents, Reuben and Lorraine Radke, Oconto Falls; one sister, Kristen (Kevin) Patenaude, Oconto Falls; one brother, Craig (Becky) Radke, Georgia; his father-in-law, Bill Romback, Michigan; his business partner and friend, Justin Anderson; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Emmett Thomas Radke, on Dec. 13, 1997; two brothers, Steve in 1993 and Jerry in 2007; his paternal grandparents, William and Wanda Radke; his maternal grandparents, Herbert and Gladys Kobs; and mother-in-law, Jane Romback.

Visitation will be held after 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday at the church with Pastor Gary Olson officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of the urn on the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, Oconto Falls. Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls is serving the Radke family.

At the family’s request, dress at your own comfort.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Harry “Mike” Struble Jr., 71, of Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Mike was born on Nov. 12, 1947, to Dale Westphal and the late Harry Struble Sr. in Green Bay. He served his country in the U.S. Army for 12 years and later worked as a factory worker. On May 13, 2005, Mike married Constance “Connie” Rhodes. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and playing games on his phone.

Mike is survived by his wife, Connie; a daughter, Susie Rose (Mike) Naylore; three grandchildren; seven stepchildren; 47 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; mother, Dale; three siblings, Sue Spaulding, Debbie Frisque, and Eddie Quandt. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; stepfather, Awald Quandt; brother, Johnny Westphal; two nephews, William and Joseph Hatfield.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Scheunemann officiating.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank Unity Hospice and its staff for the wonderful care offered to Mike and his family during their time of need.

Norma J. Miller, 74, of Gillett, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. She was born in Underhill Township on July 9, 1944, to the late Alfred and Emily (Schuettpelz) Reed. Norma was a very caring person and always put other people’s needs in front of her own needs. She loved gardening, cooking, puzzles, listening to country western music, and watching children in her family.

Norma is survived by her son, Bruce (Lisa) Miller, of Gillett; her daughter, Lisa (Dave) Erb, of Elgin, Illinois; six grandchildren, Kelli Torbeck, Nathan Riehl, Cameron Miller, Aaron Erb, Emily Erb and Samuel Erb; three great-grandchildren, Evan, Owen and Tyrus; and siblings, Sally, Warren, Wayne, Beverly, David and Lorna. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marvin, Alfred and Barbara.

Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Friday, May 24, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the memorial service at 1 p.m. Norma was interred in the Underhill Cemetery.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

LaVerne Ann Tedtman went to be with our Lord and her heavenly family on Friday, May 17, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital at age 76. She was born on June 11, 1942, and was raised by Lake Ucil in Pound with her parents and sister. LaVerne resided in Suring, where she owned and operated LaVerne and Gail’s Diner for 34 years with her best friend, Gail Madison. She was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. She loved her daughters, but she greatly loved her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Things that made her happy were bragging about her grandchildren, cooking (whether it was for them or her friends in the diner), and tending to her flowers and hummingbirds. Many will miss her homemade potato salad. She also enjoyed reading, whether it was her weekly magazine or even a cookbook. She had a fun-loving sense of humor and was a practical joker. She will forever be in our hearts and memories.

LaVerne leaves behind her two daughters, Lori Stuart and Lynn (Dave) Kuchenbecker; four grandchildren, Shaun (Beverly) Stuart, Hailey (Ray) Light, Patrick Gauthier and Brooke Gauthier; two great-grandchildren, Lindsay and Levi, with two great-grandchildren on the way; her brother-in-law, Herb Fischer; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Helen (Johnson) Pashek; and her sister, Judy Fischer.

Visitation was held at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at noon with Pastor Michael Paholke officiating.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

Lonnie L. Genke, 77, of Suring, formerly of Gillett, died Monday, May 20, 2019, following a long period of declining health.

He was born in Shawano on Oct. 22, 1941, a son of the late Clarence and Ethel (Klosterman) Genke. Lonnie attended local schools and was a lifetime resident of the area. Lonnie was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett. It was there that he married Joyce (Petersen) on June 6, 1970.

Lonnie worked at Linewood Plywood and Ansorge Distributing. After retiring, he worked at Witt’s Piggly Wiggly. In his free time, Lonnie enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, dancing to and listening to Polka music. He was also active in his church dartball league. Lonnie was a friend to many and will be sadly missed.

Lonnie leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Donna (Bill) Delzer, Cecil, Goldeen (Dave) Uelman, Shawano, and Joy (Roger) Hartwig, Green Bay; two brothers, Donald (Ramona) Genke, Gillett, and Larry (Peggy) Genke, Sheboygan. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews whom he adored; other relatives and friends.

He will also be remembered by his special nurse, Jenny Freidman; her son, Dakota; and special friend, Donnie Parduhn.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Joyce; and his sister-in-law, Kathleen Bea Genke.

The family sends special thanks to Woodlands of Gillett, Woodland Village Nursing Home of Suring and Unity Hospice. Their kind and compassionate care of Lonnie will never be forgotten.

Friends and relatives called on the family on Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 9-10:45 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 101 W. Main St., Gillett. A funeral service followed at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kent Wallace officiating. Interment took place in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

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