Robert L. Laux “Bear”, age 70, of New London passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020 at home with his family by his side.

Bear was born July 11, 1950 in Appleton, WI, the son of Richard and Elaine (Bessette) Laux. He was raised in Appleton and was a 1971 graduate of Appleton East High School. On December 6, 1971 he was united in marriage with Kathleen A. Ashel and together the couple made their home and raised their three children. Bear’s career was spent working for the railroad. In his free time, he enjoyed deer hunting and fishing; in the spring he could be found fishing everyday. Bear had a unique talent for restoring antique furniture. He and his family spent much of their summers camping up north, where he enjoyed teaching his grandkids to fish. Bear would never turn down an opportunity to play cards, he especially liked playing Sheepshead and Cribbage in addition to other games. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his loving wife of 48 years, Kathy, he is survived by daughter Jessica Laux, daughter Kacey Beaudoin (Matthew Palmer), son Dustin (Stacy) Laux, brother Wayne (Beverly) Laux; grandchildren Javid, Kadin and Masin Beaudoin and Jayla Dominguez. Bear is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elaine (Bessette) Laux and brother Bruce Laux.

A celebration of Bear’s life will be held at the family home on Sunday, August 23rd from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feel free to bring a dish to pass along with a lawn chair. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family.

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Beverly Rindt of the Wisconsin Veterans Home, age 92, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1927 to the late Herbert and Hertha (Kestner) Holtz. Beverly met Kenneth Rindt while roller skating at Muskego Beach; on April 27, 1946 they were married. She sang in a concertina band with her brothers, Ray and Herbert Holtz Jr. Beverly was bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Ken Rindt Service Station. She also worked as a baker for Sam & John’s Grocery Store in Big Bend until she retired.

Beverly is survived by her children: Debra (Raymond “Rick”) Stamm of Milwaukee; Jeffery (Jill) Rindt of Plymouth, MN; and Wendy Rindt Winkelmann of Wild Rose; six grandchildren: Ryan (Sarah) Rindt, Tamie (Tyler) Smith, Megan (Zack) Rindt Erhmann, Paul (Amy) Stamm, Lauren Rindt and Jonathan Stamm; five great-grandchildren: Amelia and Bailey Gray; Hunter, Megan, Seeley and August Smith and Ruby Rindt. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Mindie Gray.

The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Muskego, WI at a later date.

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Gloria Jean Forester Gruer passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020, just 12 days shy of her 96th birthday.

Gloria, also known as Grammy, Glo and Momma Gru, was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She was a Master Gardener, Brownie Troop Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, a frequent volunteer and a good friend to many throughout her long life. Glo lived life with a twinkle in her eye, a sense of humor and an infectious laugh. In her 70s and 80s she loved to travel the world on “walking” trips with the Adventure Women. Glo believed that you should “grow where you are planted” and she certainly fulfilled that promise in her homes of St. Louis, Missouri; Hamilton, Ohio and Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Gloria will be missed by her children, Jackie, Marty and Jeff; her sister Carol; her grandchildren, Jenna, Brenda and Patrick and her great-grandchildren, Sam and Emily. Her husband of 66 years, Albert Wm. Gruer, passed away in 2014. She will be buried with Al at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, Gloria would appreciate your consideration of a donation to the World Wildlife Fund https://support.worldwildlife.org/site/Donation2?df_id=13830&13830.donation=form1, the Humane Society of Waupaca County www.waupacahumane.org/donate, the Waupaca Area Public Library www.waupacalibrary.org/ or The Winchester Academy www.winchesterwaupaca.org/funding.

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Roger N. Plach, age 88, New London, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

He was born on April 21, 1932 in Little Chute, son of the late Joseph and Magdalene (De Coster) Plach. Roger served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked at Bergstrom Paper Glatfelter Division for 28 years, retiring in 1994.

Roger is survived by his children: Amy (David) Kettner, Ann (Larry) Kettner, Dave (Carol) Plach; grandchildren: Emie (Jim) Phillips, Corrie Kettner, Ryan (Missy) Kettner, Abby (Clint) Mueller, Jordan Plach, Michael Kettner, and Amanda Brunke; great-grandchildren: Molly, Jesse, Cayden, Corbin, Kaycee, C.J., Rayleah, Tana, Traetyn, Zander, and Kaiden; two great-great-grandchildren, Broden and Brin; sisters, Rosie Vaughn and Betty (Jim) Wozniak. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard Plach and twin brother Robert, and a sister Grace (Gordy) Zuleger.

A Memorial Service will be held for Roger on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London with Fr. Tim Shillcox officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Please respect the guidelines set by the state requiring social distancing and face mask. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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PennyLee Cooper, age 75, of Waupaca passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega, WI.

She was born on February 12, 1945 in Waukesha, WI, daughter of Elvin and Margaret (Keen) Dunn. On August 17, 1963, she married Gale Christie Cooper at Holy Trinity Church in Okauchee, WI.

Penny is survived by her children, Todd (Mindy) Cooper, Phyllis (Jim) Barber and Kurt (fiancée Kris Oswald) Cooper all of Waupaca; grandchildren: Tabatha (Terry) Olson, Breck (Jill) Cooper, David Cooper, Erin (Ryan) Minton, Justin Hoefferle, Jayne and Carsin Barber, Kody, Christian (fiancée Anna) , Nicholas and Bradley Cooper, Deanna and Timothy (Katelyn) Lauersdorf and Benjamin Smith; great-grandchildren, Annabell and Maggie Olson, Adeline and Jack Cooper, Masson and Nathaniel Minton, Aydin Pouh, Bentley Cooper and Tobias Lauersdorf; one brother, David Dunn of Nevada; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Victoria Cooper, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elvin and Margaret Dunn; husband, Gale Cooper; daughter, Christie Smith; grandson, Jacob Cooper and many brothers and sisters.

Per Penny’s wishes there will be no services at this time. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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Theresa M. Konkel, age 81 of Waupaca, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at her home.

She was born on September 10, 1938, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Stoll) Trokan. On November 1, 1984, she married Gerald “Big Bear” Konkel in West Bend, WI. Therese enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, her stuffed teddy bears, making family laugh, sitting in her screen room and she will be sadly missed and was known for being an all-around beautiful person.

She is survived by one son, Phillip (Sandy) Cianciola of Neenah, WI; two daughters, Cheryll (James) Chitel of Greenville, WI and Tracey (Michael Kyle) York, PA; one grandson, Joe (Michelle) Chitel; one granddaughter, Callie (Tanner) Shlender and their son, Benjamin and many other family and friends. Therese was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Trokan and husband, Gerald

Per Theresa wishes there will be no services at this time. The family of Theresa are grateful for all the Hospice nurses and the help from all the loving people who cared for her. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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Antonia S. Acevedo, age 77, of Clintonville passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Stevens Point.

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Christel A. Christoph was called to eternal life with Jesus on Sunday, August 23, 2020. She was 87.

Chris loved and she was loved. She loved God and people. Her mission was to care for and befriend the people around her – family first, then friends, neighbors and even strangers. Chris dedicated her life to homemaking and helping others. She never got tired of doing good. She made meals for many, welcomed family and friends, listened and visited, gave hugs and kisses, wiped tears and shared wisdom. Chris was a loving wife to her cherished husband Jack for 60 years. She was a mother devoted to her daughters, Cherie and Julie, and a doting grandmother who completely spoiled her grandsons, Aaron and Ryan. “A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies… Many women have done noble things, but she surpassed them all.” Proverbs 31:10-31

Chris will be sadly missed by her husband Jack; daughters, Cherie Christoph and Julie (Jim) Johnston; grandsons, Aaron (Miriam) Johnston and Ryan (Alexis) Johnston; sister, Bea Bestul; nephew, Greg Bestul, and scores of cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, Jesus, so that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

A celebration of life and inurnment are pending. Family and friends will be notified. The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements.

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Donald E. Taylor, 92, an uncommonly good and gentle man, passed away on Tuesday, August 25 at ThedaCare Hospital, New London following a brief illness.

Donald was raised on the family farm located on the shores of Taylor Lake in Waupaca on July 29, 1928. Spending his youth in Waupaca, Don graduated from Waupaca High School where he met the love of his life, Isla Mae Friberg. They were married on June 21st of 1952 while Don was attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Upon graduating, Don served in the U.S. Army before beginning his first teaching job at Seymour High School where he taught Biology and Earth Science. During this time, he and “Izzy” began their family with sons, Scott and Craig. Don attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison earning a Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance in 1958. The family moved to Appleton in 1960 where Don began a 33 year career as a Guidance Counselor at Appleton West High School. Dad greatly enjoyed working at “West” while making a contribution to the lives of many students. Not uncommonly, he’d be stopped in public by apparent strangers who upon introduction turned out to be former students taking a moment to express their gratitude for his concern and advice given years earlier. The Guidance Department at West was a lively bunch and dad thoroughly enjoyed working with his counterparts, many who became lifelong friends. Dad truly was the best father one could ever hope for. He spent an enormous amount of time with his boys and we loved every minute of it. We hiked, canoed, camped, fished, hunted and immersed ourselves in the outdoors with dad. In the process, he became our lifelong best friend and companion. Later in life, dad gave his boys an amazing lesson in determination, perseverance and love as he provided years of selfless care for our mother as she struggled with illness.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Isla Mae and parents, Floyd and Arlene Taylor. Survivors include a sister Judy (Robert) Pautz, Kaukauna; sons, Scott (Terri) Taylor, Waupaca and Craig (Susan) Taylor, Neenah; grandchildren: Kelsey (Jack) Quarton, Mahtomedi, MN; Kyle Taylor, Silverthorn,e CO; Christopher (Crystal) Taylor, Neenah and Andrew (Rosie) Taylor, Minneapolis, MN along with great-grandchildren, Calvin, Jackson and Lucy.

Due to current health restrictions, a private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Donald to Nature Conservancy would be appreciated. Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel in Appleton is handling the arrangements.

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John Sherman George, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at ThedaCare Medical Center of Appleton after what seemed like a long but short battle from complications of Coronavirus.

He was born on January 19, 1943 in Windom Township, Minnesota to the late Robert and Genvinie (Byrd) George and raised in Iowa. John graduated from Amana High School on May 25, 1962 and later that summer married his love Mary Van Dee Kerkove on August 25, 1962. Together for 38 years they raised a family of three children on a small farm in the Town of West Bloomfield, Wisconsin. John owned and operated Pine River Auto Body, Pine River, Wisconsin where he painted and repaired cars, trucks, tractors…you name it. He had a passion for antique John Deere tractors, farming and loved collecting and repairing clocks, watches and hit and miss engines.

John is survived by his three children, Mischelle (Dan) Wendt, John (Stacey) George and Michael (Samantha) George; his seven grandchildren: Nathan Wendt, Bryan (Holly) Wendt and Dustan Wendt, Gaven and Kaylen George, Kyler and Kashdon George; five great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Tucker, Jasper, Natalee and Oliver; his adopted brother Billy and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife Mary; his brothers: Lee, Jimmy, Verl (Bud), David and Richard; his sisters: Dorothea, Margorie, Jennifer, Pearl (in infancy); and his adopted sister Molly.

John will be laid to rest with a private family service at Lind Center Cemetery, Waupaca. A memorial celebration will be announced in the future for family and friends in celebration of John’s life.

A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Primary Care Associates, the ThedaCare Medical Center Team of Appleton and support staff, ThedaCare at Home, and Dad’s Assisted Living Facility Care Partners for the care and kindness given to him and our family.

“Never forget yesterday, But always live for today,
You never know what tomorrow can bring,
Or what it can take away”

Cline Hanson Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family.

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Rachael Marie (nee: Ruediger) (Bonnell) Pomerenke, age 93, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 the way she wanted, in her sleep, in her own bed.

She was born in the Town of Amherst on July 14, 1927 to Clyde and Bessie (Dwinell) Ruediger. After graduating from Amherst High School, she went on to attend nursing school in Milwaukee to become a registered nurse and then she went on to attend Oshkosh Business School. In 1947, Rachael married DuWain (Dewey) Bonnell and they had five children. They later divorced. In 1954 after the passing of her in-laws, Rachael and Dewey took in Dewey’s youngest brothers, Allen “Barney” and Leon, to finish raising them. On May 8, 1976, Rachael married Orville Pomerenke and they were married for 32 years until his passing on May 27, 2008. Rachael worked in the nursing field for many years both at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King and Crystal River Nursing Home in Waupaca until her health required her to retire. She also worked at the dime store, the army recruiting office, and she managed the Waupaca Kirby Service Center for 17 years. Rachael was very active in the community throughout the years. She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #161 of King and member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #1037 of Waupaca. Rachael was the past president of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was one of the leaders of the Frontiers Men Presition Marching unit. She was very active with 4-H having been the general leader for the Paca Pride 4-H Club and in later years was a superintendent at the county fair in the open class department. Rachael enjoyed singing and was a charter member of the local Sweet Adelines International singing group and this year would’ve marked 50 years for her. She was a life member of St. Olaf’s Episcopal Church in Amherst. Rachael will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends.

Rachael is survived by her five children: Becky (Frank) Lawrence, Doreen (Joe Miller) Papineau, Leslie (Frank “Butch”) Sojka, DuWain (Kathy) Bonnell, and Sara (Brian) Knutson; two foster sons, Robert “Schuster” (Charlene) Schulz and Gary (Tara) Hoefferle; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and six step-children and their extended families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Bessie Ruediger; her husband, Orville Pomerenke; her ex-husband, DuWain Bonnell; a son-in-law, Chester “Chet” Papineau; a grandson, Chester “Joey” Papineau; a great-grandson, Justin Ochs; one brother, Albert (Mary Pat) Ruediger; one sister, Alice Ochs; a brother-in-law, Allen Bonnell; and two nephews, Ed Ochs and Paul Ruediger.

A Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. A Graveside Service will be on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Central WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

Holly Funeral Homes wants to remind the public that no more than 75 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time with the wearing of masks and physical distancing observed. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend a visitation and/or service based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

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Lawrence R. (Larry) Abhold, Sr., age 71, of Almond, WI passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, WI.

He was born in Oshkosh, WI on December 21, 1948, a son of Howard and Vera (Hinz) Abhold. He married Louise M. Grenlie on August 30, 1969 in Waupaca. She survives. Larry owned and operated Abhold Septic Service from 1991 until his retirement in 2019. During this time, he gained so many friends, again from his gift of gab. Many customers were repeat customers along with many that would make pies, or some kind of treat for him as a bonus. He enjoyed anything that involved family and friends and his dogs. Anything from shooting pool, a few rounds of cribbage, a few rings from a horseshoe hitting a stake, to cruising around with a couple of car buddies and anything that involved a long BS session. Everywhere he went, it seemed he gained a few more friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren growing up and watching them in their school activities and sports. Larry loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Abhold, Almond, WI; children, Lee Abhold, Almond, WI; Lance (Sherry) Abhold, Amherst, WI; grandchildren: Mikaela and Logan; Hunter and Cody J.; mother, Vera Abhold; brothers: Keith (Citlaly) Abhold, Kelly (Pam) Abhold, Daniel Abhold, Thomas Abhold; sisters: Pat (special friend – Lisa) Spaulding, Sharon Hamm, Laura Conlon, Sandy (Mark) Elias, Angel (Victor) Estrada. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father – Howard Abhold Sr., son – Lawrence Abhold Jr.; brothers – Howard Abhold Jr., Kenneth Abhold, Michael Abhold, Charles Abhold Sr., and a sister – Elizabeth Abhold.

A Memorial Service will be held at Ellison Park (Scandinavia Corn Roast Grounds) in Scandinavia at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 5th with Reverend Dr. Charles Tews officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 5th from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at Ellison Park (Scandinavia Corn Roast Grounds). The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Oncology and Radiation Departments and Staff at St. Michael’s Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

The family would like to remind everyone that due to the State Mandate, wearing of face coverings and social distancing will be observed. They encourage each person to make their decision whether to attend a visitation and/or service based on the best interest of their health and that of their community.

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JoAnn Zoern, age 79 of Weyauwega, formerly of Clintonville passed away Thursday morning, August 27, 2020 at the Crossroads Care Center in Weyauwega.

JoAnn Arlyn (Kitzman) (Schlender) Zoern was born in Iola, WI on August 3, 1941 as the daughter of the late Christian “Richard” and Emma (Swenson) Kitzman of Clintonville. She was the granddaughter of Gustav and Jenni Swenson of Iola and Sweden, and of Kristgan and Ottilga Kitzmann of Big Falls, Prussia, and Austria. JoAnn graduated from Clintonville High School in 1959 and was married later that year to the late Raymond Schlender of Marion. They lived in California and also Puerto Rico, where the lizards would walk right into the house for breakfast. After Raymond’s passing, she married Walter Zoern of Antigo. She had two sons, one passing into the Father’s hands before birth, and Raymond “Bill” Schlender Zoern who preceded her in death in 2008. JoAnn loved to sing. Until recently, she sang lead in the nursing home singing group, with the other JoAnn, called “The Song Birds”, and enjoyed putting on their Christmas, Valentines, and St. Patrick’s Day programs. “What a Wonderful World” was played at the end of each one, as she would look at her family and friends who came, and said the ending part, “I love you”. With the ability to play piano by ear, her piano was one of her favorite possessions. She played “How Great Thou Art” and listened to Elvis records. Anytime the Statler Brothers were in Wisconsin, Walter and her were sure to go see them. When she was younger, she loved to polka and do the Flying Dutchman, especially at the yearly traditioin of the Big Falls Corn Roast. On fall days, making homemade Swedish Apple Pie with hours of peeling bushels of apples, shucking sweet corn, and watching the Packers was a yearly event. JoAnn loved to collect hats, win prizes at Bingo at the nursing home to give to her grandchildren, and collect Christmas ornaments. She looked forward to the Swenson family reunion yearly, and had a love for giraffes, RC cola, and York Peppermint Patties.

Survivors include: daughters, Tamara Peppler of Clintonville and Terry Robertson of Antigo; daughter-in-law, Michele Hulett; 11 grandchildren: Casey (Todd) Peterson, Gabriel (Nikki) Zoern, Mical (Jolynn) Zoern, Christopher Peppler, Cole Robertson, Amanda (Ben) Cunliffe, Kyle Robertson, Kimberly Robertson, Stephanie Peppler, and Marissa Peppler; five great-grandchildren: Jared, Jaxon, Xander, and Xachariah Zoern, and Sophia Grace Cunliffe, newly born on August 21, 2020; brother, John (Wendy) Kitzman; brother-in-law, Robert Hacker. She is also survived by many special cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends. She spoke often of her life-long friends, Dee Dove and Mary Zenefski. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Raymond “Bill” Schlender Zoern, another son at birth, her sister Janet Hacker, and her sister-in-law Norma Kitzman.

JoAnn’s memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville with Rev. Shelly Klemp officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Big Falls Cemetery in Big Falls. Visitation will be held at the church Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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James K. Krueger, age 76, formerly of Pella-Leopolis passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2020 at the home of his daughter in Ohio.

Jim was born on May 27, 1944 to Margaret and Ray Krueger. He graduated from Marion High School and attended college at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. Jim loved playing sports; football, wrestling, track, gymnastics, and most of all weight lifting. He began competition in college and lifted into his 70s. He met his wife, Beverly, in college and they had their daughter Tina in 1966. The family moved to Madison where Jim attended graduate school at the UW. Jim worked as a vocational counselor for the State until retirement. During that time, he also purchased and remodeled rental properties. He still found time to come back to Leopolis to visit friends and play cards. When he retired, he loved to spend time at the farm cutting trees and of course, playing cards. He also traveled to Ohio to help his daughter build a horse stable. He began leather working and quickly filled the house with bridles, reins and belts. Jim was a big personality with an unmatched work ethic, yet a kind generosity for those close to him.

Survivors include: his wife Beverly Krueger; daughter Tina (Sheri) Krueger and granddaughters, Kate and Chloe Krueger; sisters: Darla Baerenwald, Sandy (Ron) Klitz, and Debra Nienke; nieces and nephews: Terry Baerenwald, Kim (Steve) Vanderhoef, Gale Baerenwald, Chris Klitz, Liz (John) Schultz, Travis Nienke, and Megan (Tim) Stueck. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Maggie and Ray; his brother Bob and best friend Warren.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on August 29, 2020. Family and friends are welcome to stop by the St. John Lutheran Church of Leopolis from 2-3 p.m. A service will be held at 3 p.m., followed by a graveside memorial. A celebration at the Leoplois park across from the church will start at 4 p.m. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, an enduring strength for our family. Finally, you may honor Jim by voting Democrat.

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Antonia “Toni” Acevedo, age 77, of Clintonville, was called home to be with her Eternal Father on Sunday evening, August 23, 2020 at Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital, Stevens Point.

Toni was born on May 10, 1943 in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of the late Teodoro and Genoveba (Gonzalez) Sanchez. She spent most of her childhood years in Laredo and the surrounding areas. On September 13, 1960, Toni was united in marriage to Israel “Joe” Acevedo Sr. at Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission, TX. As husband and wife, the couple settled in Bear Creek, where they raised ten beautiful children. A homemaker first, Toni was always present in the lives of her husband and children. Blessed with a hard work ethic, she performed various odd jobs over the years. For many years, Toni worked on a seasonal basis at Flanagan’s Sauerkraut Factory and also helped out on the Clinton Farm. She often showed her love and appreciation to family, friends, and animals of all kinds. She was preceded in death by her husband on September 21, 2015. Toni was an active member of Calvary Apostolic Church, Clintonville, where she joined in singing and praising God. Her deep faith was always an encouragement to others. Her interests included traveling to different states around the country, making her famous tortillas from scratch, and staying active with her many grandchildren. Toni was a true matriarch of the Acevedo family. She had a warm and loving presence and “silent strength” inside of her. She always offered her assistance to others, regardless of how difficult the task. Toni enjoyed writing letters and gifting cards to stay connected with everyone. Most of all, she will forever be remembered as a humble and genuine person who always loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include nine children: Israel “Joe” Acevedo Jr. of Clintonville, Rudy Acevedo of Clintonville, Armandina (Kenneth) Lorge of Clintonville, Sonia (Artemio) Sanchez of Itasca, TX, Mario Acevedo of Kimberly, Robert (Cristina) Acevedo of Seymour, Brenda Lerma of Clintonville, Albert Acevedo of Clintonville, and Jolyne Zaldivar of Clintonville. Toni is survived by 19 grandchildren Josh (Lindsay) Stock, Israel Acevedo III, Nina (Shannon) Labby, Nathaniel Acevedo, Keith Neilitz, Michelle and Melinda Lorge, Danny (Kenia) Sanchez, Tony (Sara) Sanchez, Josh (Abby) Sanchez, Chrystal (Angel) Pesina, Alejandro and Daniel Acevedo, Brandon Carrillo, Samantha, and Israel Lerma, Zachariah and Sabastian Acevedo, and Mia Zaldivar. There are 17 great-grandchildren: Layla, Allie, Liam, and Natalie Stock; Ella, Isabelle, and Lola Labby; John Austin, Joel Acevedo, and Haley Tank; Emory, Josiah, and Eliana Sanchez; J.J. and Allison; Adelyn and Zion Sanchez. There are also three sisters-in-law: Consuelo Acevedo of Bear Creek, Paula Sanchez of Modesto, CA, and Sharon Sanchez of Appleton: and one brother-in-law, Lupe Ozuna of Mission, TX. Toni is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Toni was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe; a son Ernesto; a grandson John Acevedo; a brother Arturo Sanchez; three sisters-in-law, Irma Ozuna, Elma Acevedo, and Argentina Acevedo; and three brothers-in-law, Ismael Acevedo, Reynaldo Acevedo, and Alfredo Acevedo Jr.

Funeral Service was held on Saturday, August 29th, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Apostolic Church, Clintonville, and Rev. Sylvester Narlock officiated. Burial was at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Bear Creek. Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, assisted the family. Please go to www.beil-didier.com to sign the online guestbook or to send a card to the family.

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Patricia A. McCarville of Iola, age 67, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

She was born in New Berlin, WI on September 19, 1952 to the late Paul and Naomi (Overmoe) Bast. On September 30, 1989 she married John McCarville. Pat was an active member of First Baptist Church in Waupaca. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir, as well as volunteering. She taught children in the Five Day Club when she lived in Beaver Dam. Pat had various jobs throughout her career, her last job working with Lands End. Pat was talented and seemed to be able to do anything; she enjoyed using her talents to restore a log cabin with her husband.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, John; children: Kermit (Tina) Templer, Nathan (Jenny) Templer, and Andrea (Joyce) Templer; grandchildren: Naomi, Gaia, Mackenzie, Madhi, Mia, Zoe, Oliver, Tysen and Milo; great-grandson, Grayson; brothers, Kermit (Janet) Bast and Paul (Diane) Bast, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Ron Ohl.

The Funeral Service will be on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1500 Roman Road, Waupaca. The visitation will be on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Maple Crest Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Lavera V. Strey, age 95, New London, passed away from a lingering illness on August 30, 2020 at Brewster Village in Appleton.

She was born on May 27, 1925 to August and Dora (Klotzbicker) Strey in West Bloomfield. Lavera attended Christ Lutheran School where she was confirmed and graduated 8th grade. She worked as a housekeeper in the local areas. Lavera enjoyed spending the holidays with her sisters, playing bingo, and participating in sing-alongs at Brewster Village.

She is survived by her sister Beatrice Artz; several nieces, nephews, as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and seven sisters.

Funeral services for Lavera will be held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London with Rev. Mark Tiefel officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Concordia-West Bloomfield Cemetery. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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Pauline Lueders died on August 28, 2020 at Bethany Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Pauline Louise Poehler was born on May 3, 1927 to Frederick and Elda Poehler. She was born and raised in the township of Sevastopol on an 80 acre farm 7 miles north of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. At age 5 she started first grade, attending Sevastopol Consolidated Grade and High School for 12 years. After the War ended in 1945, Pauline enrolled at UW-Madison along with her brother Henry. She enrolled in the school of Home Economics, graduating in 1948. Pauline also studied at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis, MN. Those Institute studies served her well in her active church life. Pauline worked professionally as a home economist during the 1950s and 1960s for University of Wisconsin Extension.

In her professional life in Buffalo and Trempealeau Counties, she worked with women and 4-H families. She continued her 4-H work after marriage, too. While in India she started a 4-H club for missionary children. She coordinated projects where she taught cooking, sewing and public speaking. After returning to the US, she was a project leader in Phillips, Wisconsin for cooking and sewing. She was an active 4-H leader for a group in Waupaca that her children were involved in. Pauline travelled as a young woman when in 1961 she did a world tour to Europe, Asia and Africa when jet travel was a new thing. Being a world traveler and college graduate, she was a progressive woman for the time. There weren’t many women doing those things back then. She met her future family while visiting her college friend, Marian Billings Lueders, in India. Later in life she enjoyed travel to visit family in England, Norway, Colorado, California and places all over the Midwest. Her friend Marian died in Rajamundry, India in 1964 where Fred and Marian served as missionaries.

Pauline married Fredrick Lueders in 1965 in Door County, and bravely acquired an instant family with four young children: David, Ellen, Cheryl, and Corrine. Shortly after, Pauline and Fredrick returned to India as missionaries, where Fredrick was called to serve the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern India in rural development, assisting outcaste farm people until 1969. In addition, Pauline and Fred have three children: Carl, John and Elizabeth. After returning from India, Pauline and Fred moved to Phillips, Wisconsin where Fred served St. John’s Lutheran Church. They came to Waupaca in 1976 where Fred served Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church for 14 years. Pauline supported her husband’s work during these years, as well as using her experience and talents to serve the church in many other ways. She served as leader of various church groups during her many years in Waupaca and as a participant in many other bible studies, women’s church circles, and church choir. She was also active in the Waupaca Women’s Club.

Pauline had so many interests and enjoyed a rich fulfilling life. She played piano and organ earlier in her life and had her own organ that she continued to play at home for many years. She encouraged and required all her children to take lessons and be active in music. Pauline loved to travel to see friends and family. She enjoyed watching Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers football games. Pauline loved flower and vegetable gardening. She continued that love up until the spring of 2020. She enjoyed having sales of her perennial plants from her Waupaca home. She traded plants with family and friends. Pauline was an avid reader – of many kinds of books – novels, biographies, history. She loved writing cards and letters to family and friends – a real treat to all receiving hand-written notes in this digital age. Pauline was an avid bridge player and played with a group of friends until the pandemic put a stop to that favorite activity. She liked card games of all kinds. Pauline enjoyed sewing and made many quilts for Lutheran World Relief right up until the end of her life.

Pauline is survived by her children: David Lueders (Debra), Ellen Terwilliger (Steve), Cheryl Habesland (Geir), Corrine Denker (Steve), John Lueders (Kerry), Beth Scharmer (Patrick); as well as many grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Fredrick; her father, Frederick Poehler II and her mother, Elda (Meyer) Poehler; her brother Henry Poehler III (Betty); her sister Helen Haugen (Glen); her brother Edwin Poehler (Irene); her sister Dorothy Kurlinski (Thaddeus), and her son, Carl who died in infancy.

The family would like to thank Bethany Home and Thedacare Hospice for the kind and excellent care they provided Pauline during a very difficult time. The staff not only took care of Pauline’s physical needs but her emotional and spiritual concerns as well.

Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Pauline’s honor may be given to: Lutheran World Missions, Bethany of Waupaca, Trinity Lutheran Church of Waupaca or the charity of your choice. An online service will be live-streamed on Wednesday, September 23 and Holly Funeral Home will provide the time and online link when available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com. In person services may be held at a later date, when it is safe to do so. Burial is at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King. Family photos are available to view at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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Garland H. Sturms, age 93, of Marion passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Clintonville

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Eilene Elizabeth Paulson, 99, of Ogdensburg, passed away September 6, 2020 at Bethany Home in Waupaca.

She was born March 17, 1921 in the Town of St Lawrence, Waupaca Co., the daughter of Otto and Pauline (Hass) Steinbach. She attended Maple Ridge School, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran School, and Little Wolf HS in Manawa, graduating in 1939. Eilene began her life-long tradition of stewardship at the age of 12 years, with a savings deposit of $1.68, in the Farmer’s State Bank of Manawa. She married Leonard E. Paulson on November 3, 1940 and moved to the Paulson family farm where she worked and resided until her admission to Bethany at the age of 98. In addition to farming, she and Leonard developed Casey Lake Campground and managed it for 30 years. Eilene was a 4-H leader for 15 years and a member of her Extension Homemaker’s club for 54 years, both of which afforded her lifelong friendships. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Waupaca from April 1950 until the time of her death, and a devoted participant in the Esther Group. She taught Sunday School for 35 years and retained many precious memories of the children in her classes.

Eilene is survived by two sons- Steven (Judy) Paulson and Warren Paulson of Ogdensburg; two daughters- Judy (Richard) Florence of Cornucopia, WI and Jean Paulson of Cokato, MN; six grandchildren- Jeffrey Paulson, Diane Nelson, Sarah Rosecrans, Matthew Florence, David Florence, and Jacob Paulson; 11 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three brothers- Erwin, Alfred, and William, and two grandchildren- Lynne Paulson and Jennifer Peterson.

Burial will be held at Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Waupaca, following a private family graveside service. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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