Ronald L. Peterson, age 71 of Waupaca, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Ronald was born on April 1, 1946, the son of Clarence and Lucille Peterson.

Ronald is survived by his children, Keith (Claire) Peterson of Oak Creek, WI; Brenda (Dan) Mansavage of Amherst, WI and Bob Peterson of Amherst, WI; five grandchildren: Rebecca (Blake) Zornow, Holly (Dakota) Homolka, Sebatian Peterson, Sheyan Peterson and Tylor Peterson; one sister, Jeannie Haggar and two brothers, David Peterson and Ray (Ilene) Peterson. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lucille Peterson; one son, Brian Peterson and one sister, Joanne Simons.

A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca.

Philip K. Hering, age 77, of Fremont, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2017. His eternal soul was taken suddenly from us to rest in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Adolf and Louise (Jastrow) Hering. In the late 1950s, Phil sailed on the Great Lakes with the Merchant Marines on the ship, The Adam E. Cornelius. On September 16, 1961, Phil married Eileen Urban in Almond, Wisconsin. He was a devoted husband, father of four children, and a proud grandfather of seven grandchildren. Phil was a hardworking, generous man that cared for his community. In the early 1960s, Phil established Fremont Plumbing and Heating, and continued to own and operate the business for over 55 years, before retiring in 2016. He also started a Polaris dealership that he ran for many years. Phil was an active and faithful member of Hope United Church of Christ in Fremont, where he served in many positions, including deacon, elder and church president. He was also a charter member of the Invaders Snowmobile Club, and former member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, where he helped establish the water ski show and the Venetian boat parade. Phil enjoyed many things in life, including trap and skeet shooting, reloading shells, snowmobiling, skiing, hunting and traveling. However, Phil and his wife, Eileen would agree that their greatest accomplishment or legacy together was teaching all four of their children about the love of Christ.

Phil leaves behind his wife of almost 56 years, Eileen; four children and seven grandchildren, Tracy (Mark) Bacigal and their daughter, Brooke of Ada, MI; Tammy (Joe) Santiago, and their children, Taryn, Philip and Nicolas of Boynton Beach, FL; Troy (Christy) Hering, and their son, Marco of Wausau, WI; and Tanya (Paul) Sajdak, and their children, Skylar and Samuel of Chassell, MI; a brother, Roger (Marilyn) Hering, Waupaca, WI; two brothers-in-law, Mike (Sandy )Urban, Almond, WI, and Ron Nelson, Westby, WI; a sister-in-law, Linda Louther, Almond, WI; a cousin, Billy (Julie) Jastrow, IL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. To greet Phil in heaven are his parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marvin and Lucille Urban (Milton Johnson), a sister-in-law, Jeanette Nelson and a brother-in-law, Clyde Urban.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Hope United Church of Christ, 8950 Alpine Rd., Fremont. Pastor Alex Tychkin will officiate. Burial will be in Wolf River Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 30 at the Lewin Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for Hope United Church of Christ.

Anita Grace Stewart passed away peacefully on June 16, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

She was born and raised on the Leer farm on Anderson Rd. near Iola. She was baptized and confirmed at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church. She graduated from Iola- Scandinavia High School in 1934. Upon graduation, she moved to Chicago and later Oak Park, Illinois. She met her future husband, Jim Stewart, at a dance in 1941 and they married in 1946 after WW ll. She enjoyed a successful career as a real estate sales person. She was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, Illinois for 40 years. In later life she moved to Raleigh, North Carolina to be near her family.

She is predeceased by her husband, Jim, her sisters, Ihla Thurber (Leer), Helen Leer, and brother Luther Leer. She is survived by her son Tim Stewart, daughter-in-law Cathy Stewart, grandchildren Chris, Mac and Lindsay Stewart and great grandson Henry Stewart.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 13 at 1:00 at Hitterdahl Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the Hitterdahl Cemetery Association, PO Box 334, Iola, WI 54948.

Joyce V. Rath, age 89, of Waupaca, WI passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Theda Care Medical Center-Waupaca.

Joyce was born in the Town of Scandinavia on December 22, 1927, the daughter of the late William and Letta (Johnson) Marquard. She worked at Augie’s Supermarket, but her real job was caring for her eight children.

Joyce is survived by her children: Danny (Suzanne) Rath, Waupaca; Judy Hahn, Sugar Grove, IL; Marianne (Jim) Nusz, Waupaca; June (Mike) Goggins, Waupaca and Phil Rath Jr.; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, her best friend, Ray Hansen, Waupaca and her sisters, Delores Lewinski, Waupaca and Eileen Kolz, Waupaca. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Phil Rath Sr.; her daughter, Susan Cartwright; her sons, Ron and Terry Rath and three brothers and seven sisters and also her beloved dog of 17 years, Buttons.

The Funeral Service will be on Saturday, July 1 at 11 a.m. at Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca with Reverend Bryan Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Town of Dayton, for immediate family only. Visitation will be on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dean P. Riley, age 78, of Waupaca, WI passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center in Waupaca.

Dean was born in Stevens Point on December 23, 1938, the son of the late Anthony and Edna (Oestrich) Riley. Dean was a crane operator at Waupaca Foundry for years. He is a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Waupaca.

Dean is survived by his children: Marie Thompson, Florence, WI; David (Dawn) Riley, Freedom, WI; Louise (Richard) Niemuth, Appleton, WI; Loretta (Rudy) McKinny, Mesa, AZ; Dan Riley, Waupaca, WI; Tom (Jane) Riley, Waupaca, WI; Dean “Pat” (Jennifer) Riley Jr., Waupaca, WI; Tina Trinrud, Waupaca, WI; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, his sisters, Nedra Christensen, Waupaca, WI; Sharon (Gerald) Kurzynski, Amherst, WI and his brother, Richard Riley, Eastman, Georgia. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Doris Riley; his brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Mary Ellen Riley; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Helbach; a daughter-in-law, Vicki Riley and a brother-in-law, Bill Christensen.

The Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Waupaca with Father Amalraj Roche and Father James Kurzynski, presiding. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, Town of Lanark, Portage County. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. There will be a prayer service at 8 p.m. Wednesday evening and the visitation will continue on Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of mass at the church. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

Barbara L. Liebe, 72, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at her residence.

Barb was born on April 18, 1945, a daughter of the late Ihla (Olson) and Jerome Liebe. Barb loved talking to people and going to rummage sales. She liked antiques, spending time with grandchildren and was always there to help her family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Marty (Terri) Liebe, of Scandinavia; daughter, Karen Vomberg, of Iola; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters: Clarice (Randy) Kernen of Iola, Beatrice Malinowski of Bloomer, Mary Ann Jorgensen of Waupaca; brothers, Dennis Liebe of Oak Park, CA; Steve (Terrie Tews) Liebe of Weyauwega. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony Meverden; sister, Wanda Liebe and brother, Eugene Liebe.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Church, Rosholt, Wisconsin, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017. Visitation will be held Thursday 4-7 p.m. at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola and at the church on Friday from 10-11 a.m. The rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com

Marlene J. Pingel, age 69 of Neenah, passed away June 29, 2017.

She was born in Jamestown, ND to Gladys (Meidam) and the late Paul Lorenz. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Weyauwega, where she graduated from high school in 1965. On February 24, 1968 she married Gaylord Pingel in Royalton, WI. Marlene worked for many years at Zwicker Knitting Mill in Waupaca before moving to Neenah. She then worked several jobs before health problems forced her to retire in 1993. On May 5 of that year, she received a kidney transplant from her twin sister, allowing her to enjoy a full and good life until five or six weeks ago. Marlene lived a very simple life, enjoying time at her family’s cabin, collecting candles, and spending time in her flower garden. She also enjoyed her annual trips to Country USA with her twin sister, Darlene.

Marlene is survived by her husband of almost 50 years, Gaylord Pingel; her sons, Kevin, Neenah; and Jeff (Rachel), Fremont; her grandchildren: Ella, Ben and Will; and by her mother, Gladys Lorenz, Weyauwega. She is further survived by her brother, Charles (Geri) Munro; twin Darlene (Robert) Bork, Beverly (Gary) Smith, Carol (Gordon) Javorski, Barbara (John) Recker, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins; her brother-in-law, George; and sister-in-law, Elaine. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul; mother-in-law, Ella Quaide; sister-in-law, Pat Jensen; and brother-in-law, Earl Jensen.

A memorial service for Marlene will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1228 S. Park Ave, Neenah, Rev. Rickey Schroeder officiating. The visitation will be held at church from 10:30 A.M. until the hour of service. The Westgor Funeral Home in Neenah is assisting the family. www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and nurses of the ICU at AMC for taking good care of Marlene. Also, thank you to her special friends, Janet Carlson; Pat and Dough Wiatrowski; Betty Eaton; and Kay Hobart.

Martha C. Johnson, age 98, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Bethany Home.

She was born in Amelia, VA on February 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Arthur and Lucie (Wallace) Camack. She married LaVerne F. Johnson on October 4, 1948 in Madison, WI. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2010.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Kelley) Johnson, Mint Hill, NC; Alan (Annie) Johnson, Chicago, IL; grandson, Alex Johnson, Chicago, IL; niece, Janet Johnson, Waupaca, WI; nephew, Harlow Johnson, Waupaca, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband – LaVerne, two brothers – Arthur Camack Jr. and William Edward Camack.

A Memorial Service will be held at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with Pastor David Goyke, officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Amelia Cemetery, Amelia, VA. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Robert James Schuette, age 80, of New London, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence.

Robert was born on October 13, 1936 to the late Leo and Veronica (Burns) Schuette in New London. He was united in marriage to Marie Walbruck on August 13, 1960 in Manawa. He was a resident of New London his entire life. Robert was employed at Hamilton Canning Company and Bordens in New London and Larsen Canning Company in Hortonville.

Robert is survived by his wife, Marie; children, Michael, AZ; Gary, New London and Joe, New London; sister-in-law, Rose Kaddatz, New London and many other relatives and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; son, David; brother, Eddie; seven sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law.

A funeral services for Robert will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Cline & Hanson in New London. Fr. John Kleinschmidt will be officiating. Visitation will take place directly at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Most Precious Blood Cemetery.

The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

Daniel “Jack” Cecil, age 63, Manawa, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence following a terminal illness.

He was born in Melrose Park, IL on November 1, 1953, son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (Costain) Cecil. On June 12, 1987, Jack married Midge Miller. He had a passion for motorcycling.

Jack is survived by his wife Midge, daughter Megan Heneghan; sister in-law, Sheryl (Chuck) Black; brother in-law, Dennis (Sibul) Miller; nephew, Adam Miller and a family friend, Kiki Sepe. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Katie Heneghan.

As per Jack’s request no services will be held. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa is serving the family. www.clinehansondahlke.com

Janet M. (Young) Hansen, age 84 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Aster Retirement Community in Clintonville.

Janet was born on February 9, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI as the daughter of the late Thorlief and Mildred (Townsend) Thompson. When Janet was 10 years old her family moved to Shawano for four years and then to Clintonville where she graduated from high school. On April 30, 1952 she was united in marriage to Duaine Young. The couple raised eight children prior to Duaine’s passing in 1986. Janet was employed at Seagrave FWD in Clintonville for a couple of years and was an exceptional homemaker; taking care of her children as well as helping care for neighborhood children. Later, Janet was united in marriage to Lyle Hansen in Clintonville. Janet was a faithful member of the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville where she was a member of the Sarah Circle. Janet was a member of the Chatty Neighbors Homemakers Club, was a 4-H Leader, and enjoyed playing Canasta. She loved any kind of music, plays, concerts, and of course traveling to Branson, MO. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and working with ceramics. Janet will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She always liked attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and plays.

Survivors include: her husband, Lyle Hansen; children: Kathleen Conto, Karen (Don) Heiman, Daniel (Jan) Young, Diane (Dean) Knaack, Lorna (Rick) Tiberg, Patricia (Gary) Ruhle, and Pamela (Kurt) Barnes; Lyle’s children, Denise (Galen) Wadzinski and Bryan Hansen; grandchildren: Matthew (Connie), Ethan (Ashley), Rebecca, Anastasia, Anthony, Kyle Trisha, Erica, Michael, Tim (Mindy), Andrew (Meghan), Tyler (Tiffany), Jeremy (Amber), Jason (April), Jonathan (Kelly), Benjamin (Kristin), Angela (Jason), Ryan, Cameron (Elizabeth), Kyle, Trisha, Ethan (Meredith), Stuart, McGyver, and Gigi; great-grandchildren: Blake, baby Conto due in November, Taylin, Cade, Leah, baby Heiman due in 3 weeks, Cody, Andrew, Natalie, Grant, Ellie, Evelyn, Jackson, Iris, Riella, Maverick, Colton, and Kaden; Lyle’s nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Knute (Carolyn) Thompson; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Donald (Alice) Young, Gerard (Ann) Mares, as well as Lyle’s extended family. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Duaine Young, a daughter Connie Young, a granddaughter Danielle Tiberg, a son-in-law John Conto, a nephew Greg Thompson, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Jack (Joyce) Suelflow, Evelyn Young, and Everett (Helen) Pierre.

Janet’s funeral service will be held Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 4 p.m. at the Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Clintonville due to renovations at Christus with Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Those attending the service must use the Anne Street entrance due to Main Street road construction. Inurnment will be at a later date at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Bear Creek. Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials for Janet can be directed to the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville or to any cancer research. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Jerry Grunwald, 86 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

He was born February 8, 1931 in Oshkosh and at 6 months of age he moved to Waupaca, WI. Jerry was the son of Emil and Gladys (Brandenburg) Grunwald. Jerry grew up working on the family farm until he went into the service. He took great pride in serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and upon discharge he moved to Oshkosh. There he met and married his wife Deloris Bender on September 8, 1956. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage. Jerry worked for Winnebago Mental Health Institute for 33 years, in the kitchen as Food Production Manager, retiring at 58 years old. Following retirement Jerry and Deloris spent time traveling to all 50 states and numerous countries in Europe. He also loved spending time with his granddaughters and his great-granddaughters; they were the “apple of his eye”. Jerry was a member of Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church, and he also was a member of the American Legion for 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Deloris; his daughters, Sherrie Grunwald and Shelly (Paul) Theabo Feil; granddaughters, Ashley Theabo (Mike Hershberger) and Whitney McHugh. He was Papa to his five great-granddaughters: Cora, Lila and Caroline Hershberger, Indyonah Theabo and Wyllow McHugh; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Joan Grunwald, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Norman and Donna Bender and also by many nieces and nephews and cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Lloyd and Hazel Bender; brother Donald Brandenburg, sister and brother-in-law Doreen and James Marquard, and sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Leonard Schroeder, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ken and Barbara Bender, brother-in-law Lavern Bender; niece, Janis Rost-White and cousins.

A private graveside service for the family was held and burial took place at Ellenwood Cemetery. A tree will be planted in his memory in one of the parks in Oshkosh.

A big thank you to Heartland Hospice and their girls, Christine, Sara and Kathy, Jerry enjoyed your visits and the great care he received from you. His family wishes you God’s blessings for all the care you have given Jerry and the kindness you have shown him and his family.

Dad, you were always surrounded by too many women, all who loved you from “here to the moon and back” as the little girls would say. You will be missed by us all, more than words can say. The “Little Girls” want you to take care of all their “fur babies”, they are the rainbow bridge waiting, and give our love to all our loved ones who have gone before us and have gained their “angel wings”. Could you also give Jan a hug and kiss for us and tell her we miss her. Until we join you in heaven, remember how much all your girls love you and how much we will miss you. Love from all “Your Girls”

Shirley M. Schertz, age 86 of the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County, passed away Thursday morning, July 6, 2017 at Atrium Maple Lane in the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County.

Shirley was born on August 14, 1930 in Belle Plaine as the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie (Rehe) Schultz. She grew up on Long Lake and attended Shawano High School. On September 14, 1948, Shirley was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Schertz at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bear Creek. The couple operated a dairy farm in the Town of Bear Creek and as a young woman, Shirley was employed at the Hanson Glove Factory in Clintonville for a few years. The couple sold their cows in the late 1980s and continued cash cropping for many years afterward. Shirley then established a self-pick garden and enjoyed sharing her produce with all of her customers. She was a member of the Bear Creek Lion’s Club, a sewing leader for Bell Corners 4-H Club, and enjoyed her many friendships forged through her local homemakers club. Shirley also liked taking bus trips with her friends and car rides with Bob. She loved caring for her many dogs over the years, and watching the deer, birds, and other wildlife. Shirley also liked painting and working on crafts in her spare time.

Survivors include: her husband, Robert “Bob” Schertz; a daughter, Kathy (Bob) Bruss, Shawano; sons: David (Mary) Schertz, Bear Creek; Dan (Marsha) Schertz, Clintonville; Duane (Brenda) Schertz, Clintonville; Larry (Gail) Schertz, Clintonville; Randy (Sandy) Schertz, Parma, ID; and Bruce (Deanna) Schertz, Schofield; grandchildren: Tammy (Marty) Jacoby, Kris (Greg) Kriewaldt, Todd (Fran) Bruss, Brian (Dede) Bruss, Allison (Brad) Clark, Jesse (Maria) Schertz, Mindy (Tim) Heiman, Kolby (Katy) Schertz, Scott (Kristi) Schertz, Brooke Schertz, Robbie Schertz, Evan Schertz, Brodey Schertz, Kyle Oertel, and Nicci Oertel; great-grandchildren: Trevor, Britany, Brandon, Jaelyn, Kaden, Sara, Nick, Taylin, Cade, Brantley, Lilliana, Mara, Owen, Bryton, Jon, Zeke, Cece, Brodie, Westin, Harrison, Elaina, and a baby great-granddaughter on the way; also a baby great-great-granddaughter on the way; and her sister, Joyce (Jim) Schertz, Clintonville. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Traci Bruss, and brothers, Al Schultz and Elly Schultz.

Shirley’s memorial service will be held Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville with Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials for Shirley would be appreciated for the Waupaca County Humane Society. An online guestbook can be found at www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Shirley’s family would like to thank Kay as well as the staff at Atrium Maple Lane and Heartland Hospice for the excellent care she received.

Jerome John Bestul, 79, of Iola, formerly of Schaumberg, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Iola Living Assistance.

Jerome was born in Town of Helvetia, Wisconsin on October 21, 1937, a son of the late Anita (Winters) and Harold Bestul. Jerome graduated from Iola High School in 1955. He worked as a technician for ATT for over 25 years. Jerome enjoyed visiting with family and friends and also playing solitaire on his computer.

He is survived by his children: Rita Bestul, Jerome Bestul Jr, Marilyn Bestul, Bruce Bestul and Mark Bestul; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Janet (Elmer) Peterson of Waupaca; brother, Howard (Kathy) Bestul of Iola; sister-in-law, JoAnn (Doug) Lytle of Iola. Jerome is also survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ronald Bestul; brother, David Bestul and niece, Tanya Peterson.

Funeral Service will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Iola, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11th, with Reverend Bob Hanson officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday 10-11 a.m.. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Park Cemetery Town of St. Lawrence, Wisconsin. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com

The family would like to thank Iola Living Assistance for the excellent care provided to Jerome.

Myron K. Hollman (Mike), 88, Wausau, died Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King.

Mike was born July 10, 1928 to the late Fritz and Esther Hollman in Wausau, Wisconsin. As a young man he joined the U.S. Navy, reenlisting in the U.S. Army and later enlisting in the U.S. Air Force where he served most of his Military career. He served in World War II, the Korean War and in Viet Nam where he earned the Bronze Star. He served honorably and retired after 28 years of military service. He was able to go with his son on a Never Forgotten Honor Flight in 2013. He was an avid fisherman, an accomplished golfer, bowler, woodworker, and enjoyed traveling: also having lived in Florida, New York, and California.

He is survived by his son, Russ (JoAnn) Hollman, daughters, Mara Hollman and Michelle Hollman Palmer; grandchildren, Dalton and Spencer Hollman, Ethan Palmer, Seth (TaraLea) Hollman, Shari(Matthew) Palmeri and Shawn (Matthew) Schliewe; sister, Virginia Dennison; brother, Leonard (Barbara) Hollman and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Milton and Gerald; stepfather, Ervin Schmutzler; and his former wives, LaVerne and Ok Ye, mothers of his children.

The family appreciates the caregivers and volunteers on the second floor, Stordock Hall for their care of Myron these past four years.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau with Chaplain Wayne Schwanke officiating. Veteran Honors will be given by the American Legion Honor Guard, Post 10, Wausau. Entombment will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, at a later date.

Bert N. Walker, St. George, Utah passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017.

Born to Harland and Dorothy Walker on March 28, 1936 in Des Plaines, Illinois, Bert was the youngest of three children. After losing his father at age 16, Bert began a very successful career in the United States Air Force, eventually earning the rank of Lt. Colonel. While at the Officer’s Club in Montgomery, Alabama, he met the lovely Margie Kathleen McCary (Kathy), the love of his life. The two were married on August 8, 1964, six weeks after meeting. Air Force travels took Kathy and Bert to several of the United States, Bolivia, and Panama. During this time in their lives, Kathy gave birth to two boys – Curtis and Cary. Bert continued his education, earning a Master’s Degree in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and continued to receive regular promotions in the Air Force, eventually becoming a Lt. Colonel in charge of the Air Command and Staff College at Memphis State University, and earning a Medal of Meritorious Service. Bert retired after twenty years in the Air Force, and the Walker family eventually settled in Waupaca, Wisconsin, where they owned and operated Walker’s Barn Antiques for thirty years, and raised their sons. As their sons matured, the couple were able to travel overseas once again, visiting Spain, Portugal, the Baltic countries, Sweden, Russia, France, and many others. Bert was such a capable linguist he was able to speak Spanish fluently, but also French, Portuguese, German, and he even learned a good deal of Russian in his 70s! The couple moved to St. George, UT in 2012 to spend time with their granddaughters, and escape the mid-Western winters. They were married for 52 years, making the first thing he said upon seeing her seem especially prescient, if not perfectly accurate: “If I could marry her, I would never have another problem in my life.” Eventually Alzheimer’s disease became evident, and he succumbed after a year without his extremely sharp mind.

Bert is preceded in death by Kathy and his brother Scott. He is survived by his sister, France Stenberg (Carroll), of Houston, TX; son, Curtis (Janet) of Dammeron Valley, UT; son, Cary (Amy) of Oregon, WI; and four wonderful grandchildren – Jonah, Nika, Savannah, and Alexa. He is mourned deeply by family and many dear friends across the country.

We are all very thankful at the loving support he received throughout his illness, particularly from the caretakers at Suntree Hospice, Home Instead, and The Meadows Memory Care Unit, where he lived for nearly a year.

A memorial service will be held in Bert’s honor at the Plainfield Cemetery in Plainfield, Wisconsin, on Sunday, July 23rd.

In lieu of flowers, Bert’s family requests that friends and family send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a charity to which Bert donated generously for many years.

Erma D. (Groskreutz) Schram, age 89 of Shawano, formerly of the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2017 at Paiser’s Oakhaven in Shawano.

Funeral services will be held Thursday July 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass with Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Remo Puricelli, Retired Navy Commander of Fort Myers, Fla., Huntington, W.Va., Iola, Wis., and Hillside, Ill., passed away on June 19, 2017 at the age of 97 years.

He was born in Barre, Vt., on January 11, 1920 to Angelo and Virginia Puricelli. In addition to his parents, Remo was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Leckie Puricelli, to whom he was married for 57 years until her death in 2003; a sister, Louise MacDonald; and a brother, Rinaldo Puricelli. Remo graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y. with a degree in engineering in 1942. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in December, 1942 as an ensign and served his country in the Pacific during World War II. He was awarded several medals for leadership and bravery. After the war he married Patricia Leckie and settled in Chicago, Ill. He remained in the U.S. Navy Reserve, received various promotions and became a Commander in 1959. He also had an engineering career at Argonne National Laboratory and received several promotions to Senior Plant Engineer. He was the Chairman of the First Naval Research Reserve Seminar on Nuclear Research in Life and Physical Sciences held at Argonne and received a commendation for his efforts. He retired from Argonne after 30 years of service and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1980. He was very active in his community and a big supporter of his children, and grandchildren’s activities. He was a faithful member of the Catholic Church.

He is survived by his four daughters, Joan Piekarski (Robert), Virginia Lindvig (Keith), Mary Masonick (Greg), and Margaret (Moppy) Lavery, former son-in-law (Bill). He is survived by his 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464 Huntington, WV 25709. Burial Mass will be July 17, 10:00 a.m. at St. Domitilla Church, Hillside, Ill. followed by interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Lillian M. Everts, 97, of Waupaca, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Lillian was born on her family farm in Helvetia Township-Waupaca County on April 29, 1920 to Norman and Freida (Rierson) Bestul. She worked for many years at the Zwicker’s Knitting Mill in Waupaca.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Susan Kupris; seven grandchildren, Mark (Pam) Everts, Daniel (Jacci) Everts, Tim (Tirzah) Miller, Terry (Melissa) Miller, David Sanderfoot, Steven Sanderfoot, and Carl Ronzani; one granddaughter, Tami Miller; eleven great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Michael Tobin; many other close relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger Everts; a son, Wesley Everts; a daughter, Lucy Tobin; and a granddaughter, Kristine Sanderfoot.

A funeral service will be held at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at noon on Friday, July 14, 2017 with Reverend John Schmidt officiating. Interment will be at Park Cemetery in Ogdensburg, WI. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family.

Thomas F. Stroik, age 76, of Waupaca, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Theda Care Medical Center-Waupaca.

He was born in Amherst, WI on February 13, 1941, a son of the late Frank and Agnes (Loftis) Stroik. Tom married Kathy Bremmer on June 25, 1966 in the Town of Lanark, Portage Co., WI. He served in the U.S. Army. Tom worked for many years at the Waupaca Foundry. Most recently he was working for the Waupaca Parks and Recreation Department. Tom loved gardening, being outdoors, his cat – Winnie and his Parks and Recreation family. He may have been little, but he was fierce, especially in his love for his family.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Stroik, Waupaca, WI; daughters, Connie Kallevig, Sherwood, WI; Robyn (Scott) Bailey, Waupaca, WI; grandchildren: Brenna Kallevig, Alissa Kallevig, Jordan Kallevig, Connor Bailey, Dawson Bailey and Avery Bailey; sisters, Rita Plowman, Port Edwards, WI; Edith (Chuck) Quimby, Appleton, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.

Funeral Services will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2017 with Reverend Jeff Casper officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery, Amherst, WI. Visitation will be held on Monday, from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.