Mary A. Lemmen, 82, of Oconto Falls, died early Thursday morning, Oct. 12, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Oct. 18, 1934, in Oconto to Joseph and Germaine (Heroux) Alberts.

As a little girl, Mary moved with her family to Green Bay where she attended school, graduating from Green Bay East High School with the Class of 1952.

On Aug. 11, 1956 she married Richard “Dick” Lemmen at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Green Bay. Following their marriage the couple lived in the Pulaski area where they farmed. In 1967, they moved to rural Oconto Falls where Mary helped in the family cattle business, became very active in local and county government, and was an active member in local Catholic parishes. She first served for 27 years as a youth teacher at Sacred Heart in Spruce and later stayed active in the PCCW as a member of St. Anthony. Mary served for 30 years as the town of Oconto Falls treasurer, 24 years on the Oconto County Board of Supervisors as well as serving for over 20 years as a supervisor for the Oconto County Fair and as secretary/treasurer for the Frontier Farmers group. As busy and dedicated as she was with these various committees, she managed to give over 17,000 volunteer hours to the local hospital auxiliary.

Mary will be fondly remembered for her community service, pleasant personality and willingness to always give her best.

Survivors are her husband of 61 years, Dick Lemmen; very good and dear friends, Bob and Laurie Maloney, Mike and Jodi Pennings and their families; her five siblings, Judy (Ed) Sasnowski, John (fiancé Pat Wiktorek) Alberts, Gerrie (Ken) Tenor, Jan (Larry) Balza and Jane (Denny) Tenor; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bonita Alberts, Robert and Bernard “Bud” (Jean) Lemmen, Henrietta Schaetz, Bernice Hermsen, Bernadette (Gene) Egnarski and Helen Lemmen; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Norbert Alberts; two sisters, Joan (Bill) Frankow and Vonnie (Carl) Mande; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sally Alberts, Cathryn (John) Lemorande, Wilbert (Norma), John, Norbert (Florence) Lemmen, Gene Hermsen and Don Schaetz.

Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. There was a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation continued after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls, and the Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Cremation was to follow with burial of the urn in Pine Hill Cemetery, town of Spruce.

The Lemmen family would like to thank Dr. Michael Volk and Holly as well as Unity Hospice, especially Crystal and Cheryl, for the care and concern shown Mary during their time together.

Jane I. (Horsens) Stromer, 96, of Oconto Falls, formerly of Pulcifer, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at the Cottages of Oconto Falls with her children by her side.

Jane was born in the town of Green Valley on Nov. 16, 1920, a daughter of the late John and Frieda (Krueger) Horsens. She attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Gillett High School, Class of 1943.

Jane married Norman “Bud” N. Stromer on May 31, 1947, and together they raised a son and daughter.

In earlier years, she, along with her brother Mert, owned and operated Jane & Mert’s Restaurant. She later ran Jane’s Grocery in Pulcifer for 23 years and eventually went to work for Mirro Aluminum from which she retired.

Jane was a longtime, active member of Tabor United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and tended her property with great pleasure and care. She loved to do needlework and quilting, and enjoyed baking bread and pies, happily welcoming guests for dessert and a cup of coffee. Her hands always seemed to be busy.

Jane and Bud enjoyed dancing, traveling and visiting family, yet found spending time together at home to be the best place of all. She was an enthusiastic walker, and many will remember seeing her walking the country roads around Pulcifer with book in hand. Her zest for life was evident in all that she did.

Jane is survived by her son, Nick (Para) Stromer, of Pewaukee, and her daughter, Pam (Steven) Olson, of Nashville, Tennessee. She also leaves her grandchildren: Michael (Emily) Pittman, of Memphis, Tennessee, Elizabeth Olson and Brianna Olson, both of Nashville, Tennessee, Steven Olson, of Denver, and Katherine (Christopher) Houk, of Milwaukee. Jane is further survived by her great-granddaughter, Eleanor Gray; her sisters-in-law Jeanine Horsens, of Green Bay, and Delores Horsens, of Germantown; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Bud; and her brothers, Merton, Charles, Duane and Myron Horsens.

The family sends special thanks to the staffs of Heartland Hospice and the Cottages of Oconto Falls as well as to Tiffany Truttman for their kind and compassionate care of Jane.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Tabor United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St., Gillett. A funeral service with Pastor Rick Haberland will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, Gillett. All are invited to the church following for food and fellowship.

For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to the church at the above address.

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

John “Jack” C. Patterson, 93, of Oconto Falls, died Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 11, 2017, at Atrium Post Acute Care in Oconto Falls. The second of five sons of Walter and Ethel (Borst) Patterson was born April 26, 1924, in Oconto Falls.

Jack grew up in Oconto Falls where he attended public schools, graduating from high school with the Class of 1942. Following graduation, he entered the military where he served as a gunner commander on an M18 Hellcat tank destroyer, 671st Army Battalion of Pacific Theater Operations during World War II.

After his honorable discharge, Jack attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his teaching degree. On Sept. 27, 1952, he married Evelyn “Evie” Meyer at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls. The couple made their home in Oconto Falls, where Jack first taught high school in Amberg, Suring and Kewaunee before becoming a textbook sales representative, retiring in 1986. He was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Jack was an avid golfer and belonged to River Island Golf Club in Oconto Falls for many years, but also enjoyed playing his usual good game of golf in northern Michigan and Wisconsin, especially with his son-in-law Eric. He also loved dogs and was a lifelong and very proud Democrat.

Survivors are his one daughter, Sherri Stein; two granddaughters, Erin (husband Steve Chortek) Stein and Jill (Max) Lipset, all of Mendota Heights, Minnesota; three great-grandchildren, Sasha and Erica Hope Lipset, and Evelyn “Evie” Chortek; very special family friend, Donna Spang.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Steven John Patterson; wife, Evie, on Sept. 12, 1999; special son-in-law, Dr. Eric Stein, on March 24, 2011; and four brothers, Neil, Tom, Jim and Mike Patterson.

Visitation was held after 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls is serving the Patterson family.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Kingdom Come Food Pantry, 520 N. Locust St., Oconto Falls, WI 54154 or the Oconto Area Humane Society, 150 S. Katch Drive, Oconto, WI 54153.

Audrey A. Carriveau, 79, of Stiles, died on Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2017, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on Dec. 11, 1937, in rural Lena to Ernest and Mayme (Kafka) Frye Sr. As a child she moved with her family out of state because of her father’s sawmill occupation.

The family returned to the Lena area where she attended country school, and eventually Audrey graduated from Lena High School with the Class of 1954 and was always proud of her perfect school attendance. Following graduation, she attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for a time.

On Jan. 21, 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Roger Carriveau, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Lena.

Audrey lived in the Stiles area for most of her life. She was employed as a cook for Oconto Falls Public Schools for 15 years. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Stiles.

Audrey will be fondly remembered as an avid bowler, the things she crocheted, and the enjoyment she had caring and cooking for her entire family.

Survivors are her children, Michael (Stephanie) Carriveau, Arvada, Colorado; Jeffrey (Patti) Carriveau, Stiles; Sue (Brian Snow) Vandenbush, Stiles; Penny Hujet, Stiles; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson; two brothers, Ernest (Karen) Frye Jr., Florida, and James (Carol) Frye, Lena; one brother-in-law, Ronald Hessler, Fond du lac; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger, in 2014; one son, Larry; two grandchildren, Joey Koebach and Grace Hujet; and one sister, Dolores Hessler.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Visitation will continue after 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Stiles until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will take place in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Lena.

Lloyd C. Hatfield, 77, of Suring, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

Lloyd was born on May 25, 1940. He was very proud of his 22-year service in the United States Navy. Lloyd loved his Harley-Davidson trike and also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Lloyd is survived by his five sons, Jon, Robert, Christopher, Joseph and Butch; his daughter, Victoria; nine brothers and sisters. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Emma; his son, William; and a sister.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. A private funeral service with full military honors and Pastor Paul Scheunemann officiating will be held.

Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements.

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

Special thanks to Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls, the Intensive Care Unit Staff at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, and the Milo C. Huempfner Green Bay Veterans Affairs Clinic staff for the excellent care and compassion given to Lloyd and his family in their time of need.

Eileen C. (Tracey) Williams, 86, of West Allis, died peacefully at Kathy’s Hospice on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, surrounded by her loving daughters and sons-in-law. The daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Wolfe) Tracey was born April 8, 1931, and graduated from Oconto Falls High School.

Eileen attended Milwaukee School of Cosmetology and met her future husband, James F. Williams, a sailor stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Academy.

Eileen was known for her tenacity in her lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer, as well as her quick wit, and fun-loving and generous spirit.

Surviving her are two daughters, Stephanie (Bill) Sanders, Milwaukee, and Leslie (Tom) Mohr, Englewood, Florida; four grandchildren, Nichole (Ken), Billy, Rachel and Alec; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Caleb and Raina; one sister-in-law, Maryjane Tracey; many good friends, neighbors, beloved nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Tracey, Ronnie Tracey; and sister, Donna Gifford; sister-in-law, Bobbie Tracey; and brother-in-law, Elroy Gifford.

Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, (visitation at 12:30) at Blessed Hope Methodist Church, 3177 S. 107th St., West Allis. Luncheon to follow. Funeral services will be held at the Oconto Falls United Methodist Church, 169 Farm Road, Oconto Falls, at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, with Pastor Dave Henke presiding. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery and lunch to follow at the church.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Blessed Hope Methodist Church.

Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls (920-848-2222 or www.jonesfuneral.com) is serving the Williams family.

Ted A. Martin left us too soon at the age of 51 on Oct. 8, 2017. He was the beloved son of Alvin R. and Rose Ann Martin.

Ted is survived by his mother, Rose Ann Martin; his brother, Todd Martin; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Alvin R. Martin, and grandparents, Alvin and Evelyn Martin and Joseph and Delia Waschbisch.

Ted was raised in Brookfield and graduated from Brookfield Central High School. He was proud to have spent his life as a dedicated, hardworking Mason.

Services were held Oct. 21, 2017, at Pinelawn Memorial Park, 10700 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee. A private commitment will be at a later date.

The family is being assisted by Cremation Society of Milwaukee.

Julius George Ondik, 77, of Gillett, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. Julius was born on Nov. 22, 1939, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Joseph Sr. and Rose (Cservenyak) Ondik. He attended a one-room schoolhouse on Claywood Road up to eighth grade, later graduating from Gillett High with the Class of 1957. For many years, Julius played basketball for 4-H. Julius married the love of his life, Elizabeth DeBauch, in 1966. Since 1947, Julius farmed with his family in the same place. He enjoyed trap shooting, playing pool and bowling. Julius enjoyed pulling his John Deere tractors the most, having pulled for 50 years.

Julius is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth; four children, Kyle (Chris) Ondik of Gillett, Kim (Matt Dey) Ondik of Spruce, Chad Ondik of Spruce, Kristy (Jody Tousey) Ondik of Coleman; grandchildren, Angel, Dylan, Mercedes, Vera; siblings, Rose Kriescher of Black Creek, Joseph Ondik of Suamico, Bob (Judy) Ondik of Gillett. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ann Benson.

Visitation was held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at noon with Father David Barrett officiating. Julius will be interred in Saint Michael Catholic Cemetery next to his parents. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com.

Our beloved mother, Dorothy Jane (Konitzer) Tisch, 96, Oconto Falls, died on Oct. 29, 2017. She is now in heaven with Dad, Roger, Wayne, Jodi and her many other loved ones who have gone before her.

Dorothy was the 12th of 16 children born to Andrew and Jane (Berton) Konitzer on Oct. 21, 1921, in Oconto Falls where she lived her entire life. She married Norman “Nunsky” Tisch on Jan. 27, 1940. They were the proud parents of Donna (Huey) House, Robert (Ruth), Janet Robaidek, Linda (Dave) Rabas, Carolyn (Tom) Schuster, Gerald (Vicki) and Diane (Rick) Roundy; 22 grandchildren: Mark House (Jessica Horner), Jeff (Susan) House, Holly (Shawn) Steinbarth, Tammie (Kelly) Schroeder, Brian (Robyn) Tisch, Jenny (Chris) Martineau, Todd (Suzanne) Tisch, Cheryl (Kevin) McDonough, Carman (Rob) Nickell, Brenda (Dan) Wirtz, Dawn (Rick) Abendroth, Chad (Angela) Rabas, Kristin (Troy Brusky) Rabas, Tara Zielinski (Adam Havlik), Jason Zielinski, Chris (Shannon) Schuster, Steve Schuster, Scott (Alicia) Tisch, Mike (Roxanne) Tisch, Adam, Megan & Jacob Roundy, grandson-in-law, Rick Panzer; 40 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Magdaline Tisch and Agnes Bridger-Bast; two brothers, Andrew (Hazel) and Edward (Lillian) Konitzer.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2001, son Roger who died in a car accident on Aug. 14, 1979, six brothers, John (Julia), Infant Albert, Martin (Edna), Joe (Dorothy), George (Irene), Marcel (Marie) and five sisters, Martha (Age 12), Mary (Ed) Gallas, Lucy (Norman) Birr, Eva (Leonard) Birr and Margaret (Wally) Ostrenga, her son-in-law, Wayne Robaidek, her beloved granddaughter Jodi Rabas Panzer on Nov. 17, 1999, sister-in-law Alice Konitzer, brothers-in-law Walter Tisch, Don Bridger and Vic Bast and grandson-in-law Paul Krysiak.

Dorothy’s life revolved around her husband and their children and the Konitzer/Tisch extended families, most of who resided in or near the Oconto Falls area and lived no more than 200 miles away. The Tisch kids had a total of 20 aunts and uncles plus their spouses, and 106 first cousins. Dorothy welcomed all who came into her home, and there were many. When her future sons- and daughters-in-law began to appear, she found room in her heart for all of them as well. Dorothy had the unique ability to make each family member feel special and made them believe that we were her favorite. Dorothy was also “Nunsky’s” sports buddy, listening with him to the Braves and Cubs baseball games on the radio before TV was available and during the football season, Packer Sundays, attending church in the morning and the Packer games in the afternoon. They never missed a game and were proud to have once been season ticket owners of the Green & Gold.

Our Mom was a quiet, reserved woman who loved God, her husband and her children, in that order. She was our full-time mother who ran a happy home where Dad was the provider and Mom was the delegated head of the household. We will miss her forever.

Visitation will take place 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls, with a prayer service 7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church until the time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Fr. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The Tisch family would like to thank The Cottages of Oconto Falls and Heartland Hospice for all their concern and loving care shown our Mother.

Gary Francis Birr, 58, of Pound, passed away at home on Oct. 25, 2017. He was born to Otis and Betty Birr on Dec. 19, 1958. He attended Oconomowoc High School. After high school, he worked for his father until taking over the family business, Birr’s Concrete and Masonry.

On Aug. 18, 1983, Gary married Beth Salnik. The couple were married for 34 years. She helped with the family business. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and gardening, especially with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching his sons play sports.

He is survived by his loving wife, Beth; four sons, Chad (Karleen), Chris (Brittany), Chase (Samantha) and Chett; six grandchildren, Dakota, Tailor, Alexus, Skylynn, Cayden and Remington; his mother, Betty; four brothers, Al (Paula), Larry (Joan), Tom (Karen) and Donnie (Tina); one sister, Shirley (Joey); a brother-in-law, Ken Salnik; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Otis; maternal grandparents, Leland and Emma Casper; paternal grandparents, Henry and Felcie Birr; and mother- and father-in-law, Ron and Charlotte Salnik.

The family sends special thanks to Dr. Volk, all of the staff of Green Bay Oncology and HSHS St. Clare hospital of Oconto Falls, Carrie Meyer, Howard Patz, the staff of Unity Hospice and Pastor Mark Kostreva for all of their care and support.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Rhodes Charapata Funeral Home in Coleman on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 9-11 a.m. The service will be at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mark Kostreva officiating.

Geraldine “Gerri’ (Kohn) Lauersdorf, age 85, of Gillett, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.

She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in the Town of Cecil to the late Eldon and Lucille (Schmidt) Kohn. She was a graduate of Bonduel High School. Gerri married Melvin “Mel” Lauersdorf on Dec. 13, 1952, at White Clay Lake Lutheran Church in the Town of Washington. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett.

Gerri and her husband, Mel, farmed in the Town of Gillett until their retirement. She also worked some summers at Country Gardens of Gillett. Gerri loved bowling with the women’s team at the Gillett American Legion. She loved gardening and her flower beds and always loved having her cats and kittens outdoors. Gerri especially loved her large family gatherings.

Gerri is survived by her children: Rhonda (Bryan) Kain, Jim (Jodie) Lauersdorf, Jackie (Gerry) Lemirande, Jody (Kelly) Lauersdorf and Amy (Jeff Smet) Holmes. She also leaves her grandchildren: Tonya, Justin, Josh, Kim, Andrew, Chris, Nick, Brandon, Matt, Brianna, Tandymn, Jaylan and Jayden, her great-grandchildren: Akeem, Kaylee, Brynlee, Brayden, Braxden, Colton, Harper, Gunner and a baby girl who is expected. She is further survived by her brothers Allen Kohn of Fairfax, Virginia, and Wayne Kohn of Gillett as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Gerri was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mel, her daughter Lou Ann and her son Jeff Lauersdorf, her sister Gloria (Elroy) Schmidt and her brothers Lyle (Dawn) Kohn, Ronnie Kohn and Larry Kohn, and a son-in-law Steve Holmes.

Private services will be held with final rest in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Gillett.

The family sends special thanks to Dr. Maltinski, the staff of Atrium Post-Acute Care of Oconto Falls, the staff of Unity Hospice and to Pastor Bill Kamke for all of their care and support.

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

Armin F. Kuehl, age 87, of Green Bay and formerly of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.

Armin was born in Gillett on Sept. 9, 1930, a son of the late Frank and Norma (Larsen) Kuehl. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Gillett High School. Armin attended the University of Wisconsin at Ripon prior to joining the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his service he, along with the 95th Bombardment Group, flew a combat tour as a B-26 gunner out of Pusan, Korea. Armin was married to Jerry (Sparks) and together they made their home in Gillett and welcomed two children.

Armin worked for many years in his family’s business, Kuehl’s Furniture and Funeral Home, focusing in later years on the funeral home. Armin was a dedicated funeral director and served countless Gillett area families over a career that spanned four decades. He was community-minded and served in various capacities on numerous boards, including the Gillett Lions of which he was a charter member, The Gillett American Legion, The Gillett VFW, the Gillett nonprofit housing authority and the Gillett Industrial Development Corp. Armin was also a past member of the Gillett Masonic Lodge No. 344 F. & A.M.

Prior to retiring to Green Bay, Armin and Jerry were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Armin was an accomplished and enthusiastic golfer. He was a founding member of River Island Country Club of which he was past club champion, past member of Golden Sands Country Club and Green Bay Country Club. He achieved multiple holes in one and, along with his son, Jeff, won the Father-Son State Championship in 1980. He would go on to win the Cherryland Open in Door County as well as the Senior Championship at Green Bay Country Club. Armin’s passion for golf was shared by the family and was a favorite pastime.

Armin and Jerry were fortunate to winter in Clearwater Beach, Florida, for many years and also had the opportunity to visit Hawaii, San Diego, Mexico and Las Vegas with friends. In later years, the family enjoyed time together in their Green Bay home.

Armin is survived by his two children, Pamela (Robert) Van Dyke of De Pere and Jeff Kuehl of De Pere. He also leaves a brother, James “Jim” (Rita) Kuehl of Cecil, his nephews: Tom, Steve, Gary and Kevin Kuehl; a niece, Laurie Kuehl; and an uncle, Joe (Marion) Kuehl of Milwaukee.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Jerry.

Visitation for Armin was at Legacy Funeral Chapels, 108 E. Main St., Gillett, on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, from 9 to 11 a.m. A funeral service with the Rev. Earl Vorpagel III was held at 11 a.m. Interment with full military honors will follow at Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery.

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

Beverly J. Arneson, 85, Oconto Falls, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2017, at the home she shared with her sister, Neva, for 12 years, with family present. Bev valiantly fought cancer for over 30 years. She was born Sept. 8, 1932, in the Town of Spruce to Lars and Angeline (Reed) Johnson. Bev grew up on the family farm in Spruce and attended school, graduating from Oconto Falls High School with the class of 1949. Following graduation, she attended Marinette Normal Teachers College and earned her teaching degree in elementary education.

On Jan. 27, 1951, she married Erling D. Arneson at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Maple Valley. Following their marriage, the couple lived in southwestern Wisconsin before moving back to Shawano, Gillett and the Oconto Falls area, living in the Town of Morgan for 23 years. Bev taught in area one-room schools for seven years and later substitute taught in Oconto Falls Public Schools. She was a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Maple Valley and the Oconto County Homemakers. Bev’s family has many fond memories spent at the family home on Shawano Lake over the years.

Survivors are her five children, Tyrone (Donna) Arneson Sr., Cascade, Keith (Debbie) Arneson, Sheboygan, Steven (Patricia “Patty”) Arneson, Newton, Darryl (Katie) Arneson, Sheboygan, Lisa (Greg) Onesti, Shawano; one son-in-law, Mike Olsen, Shawano; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Neva Hodge-Lemorande, Oconto Falls; Dora Slang, Suring; Laurel Herich, Lake Geneva; one brother, Virgil Johnson, North Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Erling in 2005, son Kim in 1990, daughter Debra Olsen in 2008, five brothers, Lars, Ronald, Kenneth, Clyde and Dale (Philipsen) Johnson and three sisters, Mae Olick, Audrey Kralovetz and Wilma Valenta.

Visitation was held after 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in the Town of Maple Valley until the time of service. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday at the church with Pastor Bethany Rutten-Kempees officiating. Cremation was to follow with burial of the urn in the Town of Morgan Cemetery. Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls is serving the Arneson family.

The Arneson family would like to thank Appleton Medical Center, Fox Valley Hematology and Unity Hospice for the care and concern shown Bev during their time together.

Mavis Lemke (nee Ratz), 83, passed quietly from this life to eternal life with Jesus on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Mavis was born in Oconto County to Emil Ratz and Olga (Kossman/Mittag). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy. They had been married 58 years when he died in 2011.

She will be deeply missed by her three daughters, Susan (Eugene) Gilbertson, Joy (Greg) Ladzinski and Cathy (Scott) Golden; her grandchildren, Kelly (Manolo) Ramirez, Adam Golden, Mary (Grant) Hultman, Jessica Golden and Diana Dawson; and her great-grandchildren, Lucas and Adelia Hultman, A.J. and Thomas Wray, and Esmeralda Mavis Ramirez. She is also survived by her sister Caroline Curtis and brother Melvin Ratz (Rose), sister-in-law, Audrey Ratz and brother-in law, Richard (Betty) Lemke, and many nieces and nephews.

Mavis and Roy were both younger children in very large families, and most of their siblings are now deceased.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, 4-7 p.m. Additional visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, 9:30-10:30 a.m., will be followed by a memorial service at 10:45 a.m. A luncheon will be served following the service.

Robert “Bob” Louis Von Haden Sr., 97, passed away on Nov. 10, 2017, in Wisconsin Rapids.

Bob was born Feb. 20, 1920, to Charles and Minnie (Schultz) Von Haden in Madison. He graduated from Suring High School and got a business degree from the Wausau Business College in 1940. He then married his high school sweetheart, Florence Virginia Lartz (“Ginni”) on Aug. 2, 1941, in Hickory Corners, in Ginni’s parents’ yard.

After Naval service in Washington, D.C., and New York, during World War II, Bob and Ginni returned to Wisconsin to raise their four children in Green Bay, where Bob was self-employed, owning many businesses, the most recent of which was Von Haden Supply Company Inc., distributors of home improvement products. Bob took his role of provider very seriously, and he conducted his business dealings uprightly. Among his favorite sayings was, “Plan your work, work your plan, and your plan will work for you.”

Bob was active as a Mason in Green Bay, and kept his membership at the First United Methodist Church in Green Bay until his death. He was a huge Packers fan since the age of 15, when he hitchhiked from Suring to Green Bay to watch games under Curly Lambeau.

Bob enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren at his summer home on Kelly Lake, where he delighted in pulling people on water skis, playing cards, and catching panfish. He and Ginni also enjoyed their winter home in Sun City, Arizona, where he picked oranges, lemons, and grapefruits daily from their own trees. In 2007, Bob and Ginni moved to Wisconsin Rapids to be close to family. The past three years Bob lived with his daughter Mari Beth and son-in-law Dan Peterson in Wisconsin Rapids, enjoying grandchildren up close, and spending time with his little companion and lap dog, Papi.

Bob became widowed shortly after celebrating 70 years of marriage to Ginni, his faithful wife and cheerleader. She left a void in his life that was never quite filled. But Bob is survived by his four children: Bob Jr. (Sue) of Mission Viejo, California; Carol (Hal) Wentzel of Niagara; Charles (Diane) of Green Bay; and Mari Beth (Dan) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids. His legacy also included 12 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He always marveled at what a large family was created from his union with his wife, Ginni!

Visitation will be at the Evangelical Free Church at 611 Cook Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral there at 11 a.m. Military honors and a luncheon will follow. Interment will take place on Wednesday, November 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Allouez. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.

A memorial will be established at a later date.

Phyllis “Tween” Turner, nee Goldberg, 92, longtime Kelly Lake resident, died Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Chicago to Samuel and Dorothy (Smith) Goldberg, the youngest of three daughters. In 1943, she graduated from South Shore High School.

On Dec. 27, 1944, she married the love of her life, Melville “Mel” L. Turner in Chicago. Following their marriage, the couple lived in the South Shore neighborhood, where they raised two children and spent many enjoyable summers with family and lifelong friends at Kelly Lake. During World War II, Phyllis worked at Wisconsin Steel in Chicago. While raising a family she enjoyed volunteer and church activities. After her children graduated from high school, she started her professional career working for the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency and the Boy Scouts of America. For many years she served as Personnel Director at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a Chicago-based, international law firm, before retiring in 1987 and becoming a full-time resident of Kelly Lake.

She was an active member of the Hickory United Methodist Church. She volunteered every week for over 30 years at Community Memorial Hospital, now St. Clare Memorial Hospital, in Oconto Falls, where she also served as a member of their Healthcare Foundation since 2004. Phyllis will be fondly remembered for her positive and spirited attitude, great sense of humor and commitment to her many longtime friends.

She is survived by her children, Don (Carol) Turner, Chicago; Diane Wells (Bob Kaminski), Elmhurst; granddaughter, Melissa Grace Turner, Chicago; nieces and nephews: Dorine Archer, David (Kate) McCarty, Jay (Susan) McCarty, and Carl Gabel and her beloved pets: Peanuts, Cuddles and Buddy. Also fondly remembered are her dedicated caregivers and wonderful friends who made it possible for her to live at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mel, in 2005, one granddaughter, Kristine, and her sisters, Dorine Gabel and Shirley Taylor.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Oconto County Humane Society or Hickory United Methodist Church.

Phyllis “Tween” Turner, nee Goldberg, 92, longtime Kelly Lake resident, died Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2017, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Chicago to Samuel and Dorothy (Smith) Goldberg, the youngest of three daughters. In 1943, she graduated from South Shore High School.

On Dec. 27, 1944, she married the love of her life, Melville “Mel” L. Turner in Chicago. Following their marriage, the couple lived in the South Shore neighborhood, where they raised two children and spent many enjoyable summers with family and lifelong friends at Kelly Lake. During World War II, Phyllis worked at Wisconsin Steel in Chicago. While raising a family, she enjoyed volunteer and church activities. After her children graduated from high school, she started her professional career working for the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency and the Boy Scouts of America. For many years she served as Personnel Director at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a Chicago-based, international law firm, before retiring in 1987 and becoming a full-time resident of Kelly Lake.

She was an active member of the Hickory United Methodist Church. She volunteered every week for over 30 years at Community Memorial Hospital, now St. Clare Memorial Hospital, in Oconto Falls, where she also served as a member of their Healthcare Foundation since 2004. Phyllis will be fondly remembered for her positive and spirited attitude, great sense of humor and commitment to her many longtime friends.

She is survived by her children, Don (Carol) Turner, Chicago; Diane Wells (Bob Kaminski), Elmhurst; granddaughter, Melissa Grace Turner, Chicago; nieces and nephews: Dorine Archer, David (Kate) McCarty, Jay (Susan) McCarty, and Carl Gabel and her beloved pets: Peanuts, Cuddles and Buddy. Also fondly remembered are her dedicated caregivers and wonderful friends who made it possible for her to live at home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mel, in 2005, one granddaughter, Kristine, and her sisters, Dorine Gabel and Shirley Taylor.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 from 2-5:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls. Funeral services began at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. Cremation was to follow.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Oconto County Humane Society or Hickory United Methodist Church.

Robert “Bob” Louis Von Haden Sr., 97, passed away on Nov. 10, 2017, in Wisconsin Rapids.

Bob was born Feb. 20, 1920, to Charles and Minnie (Schultz) Von Haden in Madison. He graduated from Suring High School and got a business degree from the Wausau Business College in 1940. He then married his high school sweetheart, Florence Virginia Lartz (“Ginni”) on Aug. 2, 1941, in Hickory Corners, in Ginni’s parents’ yard.

After Naval service in Washington, D.C., and New York during World War II, Bob and Ginni returned to Wisconsin to raise their four children in Green Bay, where Bob was self-employed, owning many businesses — the most recent of which was Von Haden Supply Company Inc., distributors of home improvement products. Bob took his role of provider very seriously, and he conducted his business dealings uprightly. Among his favorite sayings was, “Plan your work, work your plan, and your plan will work for you.”

Bob was active as a Mason in Green Bay, and kept his membership at the First United Methodist Church in Green Bay until his death. He was a huge Packers fan since the age of 15, when he hitchhiked from Suring to Green Bay to watch games under Curly Lambeau.

Bob enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren at his summer home on Kelly Lake, where he delighted in pulling people on water skis, playing cards and catching panfish. He and Ginni also enjoyed their winter home in Sun City, Arizona, where he picked oranges, lemons and grapefruits daily from their own trees. In 2007, Bob and Ginni moved to Wisconsin Rapids to be close to family. The past three years, Bob lived with his daughter Mari Beth and son-in-law Dan Peterson in Wisconsin Rapids, enjoying grandchildren up close, and spending time with his little companion and lap dog, Papi.

Bob became widowed shortly after celebrating 70 years of marriage to Ginni, his faithful wife and cheerleader. She left a void in his life that was never quite filled. But Bob is survived by his four children: Bob Jr. (Sue) of Mission Viejo, California; Carol (Hal) Wentzel of Niagara; Charles (Diane) of Green Bay; and Mari Beth (Dan) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids. His legacy also included 12 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He always marveled at what a large family was created from his union with his wife, Ginni!

Visitation was at the Evangelical Free Church at 611 Cook Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral there at 11 a.m. Military honors and a luncheon followed. Interment will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Allouez. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.

A memorial will be established at a later date.

William J. “Billy” Oldenburg Jr., of Hartland, formerly of Oconto, passed away following a long illness on Nov. 13, 2017, at the age of 50. He was a graduate of Oconto High School.

Survivors include his mother, Diana, and his siblings, Michael (Bev) Oldenburg, Jennifer (Stanley) Orgas and James Oldenburg. Further survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

Per William’s request, no formal services will be held. If desired, memorials may be made to AngelsGrace Hospice, Oconomowoc.

Evert-Luko Funeral Home

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Delores (Morrissey) Behringer, 82, Lena, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Lena to Raymond and Viola (Miller) Morrissey. On Sept. 22, 1956, she wed Douglas Behringer.

Delores is survived by two daughters, Maureen Behringer-Lawson (Scott), and Brenda Behringer; Nana is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Ken Behringer, Zach Zaidel (Tracy), Megan La Fave (Bobbi), Griffin Lawson (Kayla); great-grandson, Michael Behringer; many other relatives and friends.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas; son, Michael; and her parents.

Private family services are being held.

Rhodes-Charapata Funeral Home-Oconto is assisting the family. To express online condolences, please visit rhodescharapata.com.