Sonja F. Olson, age 76, of Amherst, WI, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born in Stevens Point, WI on November 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Lorraine (Stenson) Krogwold. Sonja married G. Harvey Olson on November 15, 1958.

She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Amherst and a member of the Tomorrow River Lioness Club. Sonja was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Sonja and her husband, Harvey, owned and operated OK Hardware in Amherst for many years. For the past nineteen years, she enjoyed spending parts of her winters in Needles, CA.

Survivors include her husband, Harvey Olson, Amherst; sons: Mark (Maxeen) Olson, Amherst; Terry Olson, Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren: Tim (Krista), Paul (Jenna), Hannah, Grace, Brennan and Anna Olson; great-grandchildren: Tristan, Kai, Norah, Isaiah and Isaac Olson; brothers: Lonnie (Jo) Krogwold, Amherst; Jon (Susan) Krogwold, Amherst; Brian (Linda) Krogwold, Amherst; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three infant brothers, and an infant niece.

Funeral Services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Amherst at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016 with Reverend Dwight Anderson officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Amherst. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Jungers-Holly Funeral Home in Amherst and on Monday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Marjorie “Marge” Clare Olk, Clintonville passed away at home Monday, August 1, 2016 surrounded by family.

Marge, or as her Bear Creek community knew her, “Margie”, was born on July 15, 1925 in Bear Creek to Peter and Teresa Battes. She grew up in Bear Creek where she attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated at age 16 from Bear Creek High School as the valedictorian. Marge worked as a secretary for the FWD starting in Appleton and then transferring to Clintonville. She met her future husband Harold “Hal” at Olk Drug Store. Marge and Hal were united in marriage on September 4, 1950 at St. Mary’s Church in Bear Creek. They resided and raised their family in Clintonville. Marge’s life revolved around her family. She loved spending time with them, listening to their daily adventures, and seeing and hearing all about her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The more family that was home, the happier Marge was. Marge was an active parishioner of St. Rose Catholic Church. She sang in several church choirs since her childhood. She was also a Eucharistic Minister, a member of the prayer chain and a contributor to other activities helping parishioners. Over the years she also volunteered for the school library, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. In her free time, Marge enjoyed baking, playing cards, especially bridge and schafskopf, music, doing crossword puzzles, watching Wisconsin sports, entertaining and visiting with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling, and once Hal retired, traveled to many parts of the United States and abroad to Europe, including her ancestral countries of Ireland and Germany. Marge was very proud of her Irish heritage.

Marge is survived by her two daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Wisniewski, Lyndhurst, OH and Kristine (Jerry) Slattery, Middleton; and her three sons, Dan, Ames, IA; Paul (Lynn), Denver, CO; and Bob, Huntington Beach, CA; grandchildren: Patricia Wisniewski and Kristin (Doug) Jansky, Emily and Ella Merwin Olk, and Elyse, Ryan and Grady Slattery; great-grandchildren: Cooper Feipel, Madeline, Trevor and Audrey Jansky; her sister-in-law, Bernice Olk; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Hal; her infant daughter, Mary; her son, David; her infant great-granddaughter, Grace Feipel; her parents; her sisters Marie Below, Katherine (Joe) McClone; her brothers, John (Priscilla), Morris and Duane Battes; brother-in-law James (Jay) Olk; and nieces, Beverly (Doug) Weeks, Kay Below and Kathleen Spence.

Marge had a large and caring heart. Many friends and caregivers were inspired by her positive attitude, commenting on how smart, witty, funny, and strong she was during her recent treatments. Her smile was contagious and she would maintain, “You are as young as you feel.” Marge’s children would like to thank all of you who showed her so much love, compassion and support these past three years of medical challenges. Countless friends and family members assisted in driving her, taking her to appointments, and spending time with her. She left this Earth feeling truly loved by family and friends. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses, and health personnel at both the Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology Clinic and the UW Hospital Carbone Cancer Center. Their care allowed us to have more time with our Mother and we are very grateful.

A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August, 6, 2016 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville with Rev. John “Jack “ Mullarkey and deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Interment will be in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at St. Rose Catholic Church on Friday from 5 until 8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the church until the time of the service. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Friday in the church. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

Nelson Seward of Waupaca, age 82, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Crossroads Care Center.

He was born on October 14, 1933 in Hammond, IL to the late Forrest and Irene (Riley) Seward. He often said his father had his feet planted firmly in mid-air, which is why Nelson attended 11 different schools in AR, IL, IN and WI. He graduated from East Troy, WI High School in 1952. He always wanted to farm and enjoyed showing and milking Registered Holsteins, and later enjoyed watching his children show them too. He enjoyed roller-skating where he met his future wife, Ruth Hegeman, whom he married on September 13, 1958. For the next 12 years he farmed with his Dad and he and Ruth had three children. In 1970 they bought their own farm where their children attended Weyauwega School and helped on the farm. When Scott was on the farm full time, Nelson and Ruth were able to do some traveling, later buying a motor home. They started square dancing and made many new friends whom they enjoyed camping, dancing and playing cards with. Nelson survived many health scares, but decided it was time to sell the farm to Scott and start spending winters traveling and enjoying Arizona. He still did tractor work for several years and really missed that when he had to give it up.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth; children: Scott (Dawn) Seward; Lorie (Rick) Rodriguez; Steve (Beckie) Seward; grandchildren: Jessi (Ben), Alex, Karly, Lauren, Jake, Jamie, and David; great-grandchildren: Jonathon, Christian and Alyvia; two sisters, Ferrol Yates and Ileene Seward; in-laws: Donna Dorn, Katy Hegeman and Dorothy (Ed) Yanke. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lynn; in-laws, Eileen Byers, Betty and Ralph Pieters, Ed Dorn, Dick Schumacher, Glen Hegeman and Everett Yates.

The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca. The visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation or Prostate Cancer Research. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Crossroads Care Center.

Maxine E. LeNoble, age 82, of Clintonville passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton.

The former Maxine Vollmer was born on March 28, 1934 in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, Wisconsin to Max and Lorraine (Henschel) Vollmer. She was united in marriage on October 15, 1952 to Jerome R. LeNoble at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville. The couple lived a short time in the state of Massachusetts and returned to Wisconsin living in Clintonville, New London, and several other cities in the Fox Valley. They owned and operated LeNobles Lanes bowling alley in New London from 1967 – 1972. In the late 1970s the couple returned home to the Bear Creek area and in 2004 settled in Clintonville. Maxine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bear Creek. She was most proud to be a homemaker, a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. Maxine especially enjoyed babies and small children, whether they were her grandchildren or even other people’s kids. She was an accomplished seamstress making and mending clothing for the entire family. Maxine’s other hobbies included quilting, embroidering, and reading. She was an excellent cook and always had to have homemade cookies in the house.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jerry; and six children, Donna (Steven) Doede of Clintonville, Cheryl (Tom) Nash of Combined Locks, Richard (Kim) LeNoble of Bear Creek, Ronald (Faye) LeNoble of Marion, Mark (Darlene) LeNoble of New London, and Karen (special friend Jeff Moericke) LeNoble of Clintonville. There are 16 grandchildren, Lora (Adam) Ferg, Christopher (Michelle) Paulson, Erin (Luke) VanNuland, Kyle (Andrea) Rathsack, Courtney (Tyler) Stuebs, Brandon LeNoble, Shannon (fiancée Crystal Teachout) LeNoble, Rebecca (Martin) Forsberg, Rachel (Brian) Heineman, Jennifer (Shannon) Prochnow, Matthew LeNoble, Andrea LeNoble, Briana Salzman, Ashley Salzman, Alexus (fiancé Brandon Carlsen) Gilliam, and Amber Gilliam. There are 14 great-grandchildren, Arabella, Julianne, Layla, Landon, Leo, Vincent, Charlotte, Violet, Abraham, Jack, Joseph, Gabrielle, Skyler, and Caylee. There are two brothers, Robert Bernard of New London and Leon Bernard of Bear Creek; one sister, Marlene Zempel of Wausau; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Vollmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Maxine is further survived by three brothers-in-law, Jacob (Margaret) LeNoble of Phoenix, AZ, Marvin (Ann) LeNoble of Eagan, MN, and Robert (Ann) LeNoble of Union City, CA; and four sisters-in-law, Margaret (Norman) Lenz of Appleton, Mary Desmond of Neshkoro, Ida Krause of Kaukauna, Bonnie Laux of Greenville, and Kim LeNoble of Embarrass. She is preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter Mary; her in-laws Jacob and Margaret LeNoble; three sisters, Lois Bessette, Frieda (Vernon) Rydberg, and Meta (Elmer) Ritchie; and three brothers, Art, Roland, and John Vollmer. Maxine is also preceded by eight brothers-in-law, Don Zempel, John LeNoble, David LeNoble, Frederick LeNoble, Joseph LeNoble, Wayne Allen, William Desmond, and Tom Laux; and four sisters-in-law, Ida Bernard, Lucille Bernard, Carol LeNoble, and Julia Allen.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bear Creek. Fr. John “Jack” Mullarkey officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Friends called on Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville, and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass at the church.

Our lasting memories of Mom are simple: a hard-working, passionate figure of strength who never waned in her support or love of her family, and who soldiered on, even when times were tough. Mom, thank you for everything you’ve given us – and the warmth we shared during your precious time of earth. God bless you.

Avis M. “Bingo” Campbell, age 83 of Black Creek, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 5, 2016 at her home.

Avis Marge Campbell was born January 11, 1933 in Iola to the late Ed and Melinda (Olson) Knutson. She grew up in the Iola area and graduated from Iola High School in 1951. That same year, on July 28th, she was united in marriage to Sylvester “Tubby” Campbell at St. Rose Catholic Church, Clintonville and nine children followed. Avis worked locally as a nursing home nurse’s aide for many years, but her main role was with her family. She loved caring for her own children as well as all of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that followed throughout the years. Her greatest joy outside of her family was the game of Bingo. Affectionately known as “Grandma Bingo” or simply, “Bingo,” Avis played any chance she had; and never without her troll doll companions at her side. She will also be remembered for her skill with a crochet needle as well as her signature potato salad.

Survivors include: her children: Linda Liesch (Don Baumann), Bear Creek; Beverly Krueger, Ogdensburg; Roberta (Wesley) Salzmann, Wausau; Juanita “Faye” Burow (Richard Hermann), Black Creek; Mary Simon, Appleton; Peter Campbell, Waukesha; Paul Campbell (Rebecca Blair), New London; Pamela (John) Colrue, Appleton; Micki (Ron) Derr, Oshkosh; her grandchildren: Wendi (Grant) Hughes, Jesse Liesch (Nicole Krueger), Heather Krueger, Jennifer (Dan) Hagewald, Mark Salzmann, Amy (Nathan) Mathwich, Rhonda Witcpalek (Brad DeCleene), Candice Campbell, Thomas Campbell, Katrena Campbell, Piper Campbell, Andrew (Vanessa) Colrue, Christina Colrue, RJ Derr, Elizabeth Derr, Robert (Marilyn) Simon, Michelle (Luke) Johnson; her great-grandchildren: Colton, Canyon, and Chase Hughes, Sydney and Jake Mathwich, Simon and Dylan Witcpalek, Crystiana Simon, Brenden Wolfe, Anthony Johnson, Kendra, Kyle, and Collin Krueger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester “Tubby” Campbell; a son-in-law, Douglas Krueger; a granddaughter, Amanda Krueger; a grandson-in-law, Paul Witcpalek; her parents, Ed and Melinda Knutson; brothers, Dean and Jerome Knutson; and a sister Dorothy Madson

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with Deacon Lincoln Wood officiating. Inurnment will take place at St. Rose Cemetery, Clintonville, following the service. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials are preferred to the family for donation to Affinity Visiting Nurses Home Health Care, Neenah. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

Terry Norris Trommer, 78 of Rosholt passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016

 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Minnesota on May 12, 1938. He is survived by the love of his life Nancy (Cherubini) Trommer of 58 years. Together they had two boys, Terry A Trommer (Dorothy Cavett) of Wausau, Michael (Brenda) Trommer of Amherst Junction and one wonderful grandson Matthew Michael Trommer of Amhurst Junction. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Rita Wachowiak, Mary (Zeke) Martinez and one brother-in-law Nick (Maggie) Cherubini.

Terry’s passion was working with his hands and being outdoors passing the time hunting, fishing and playing with his furry beloved Golden named Cinnamon. He also enjoyed riding and fixing motorcycles. He will be dearly missed by all. Family would like to extend a special Thank you to Ministry Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Terry.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.Honorone.com

Arlan Clarence Knutson, age 91, of Janesville, died on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital, Madison.

He was born in Iola, WI on March 4, 1925, the son of Clarence and Thelma (Nelson) Knutson. He served in the U.S. Army and married Idamae Prell in Stevens Point on Aug. 5, 1949. Arlan was a member of the Optimist Club and a member of Faith Lutheran Church. He retired from First Lutheran Church after 29 years as the business administrator.

He is survived by his wife, Idamae Knutson; three children: Kathy (James) Geary, Eric Knutson and Signe (William Winans) Knutson; three grandchildren: Marte Pohlmann, Benjamin Geary and Emily Geary; and brother, Bob Knutson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in the Chapel at Cedar Crest with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 in the Chapel at Cedar Crest. Interment will be in Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery in Iola, WI. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ECHO or Janesville Rotary Gardens. Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with the arrangements. For online condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

Alex Masias Sr., 65 of Waupaca, WI entered eternal life on Aug. 7, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 11 at the Shuda Funeral Home in Plover. Friends may call from 1-4 p.m. prior to the service.

Alex was born Oct. 19, 1950 to Joe Masias and Isabel Juarez Masias in Gonzales, TX. He worked at the Waupaca Foundry, Golden Country Farms in Plover, and Goodwill in Waupaca. Alex enjoyed watching the Packers, playing pool, and going for walks. But what was most precious to him was his family.

Alex is survived by his two daughters, Rebecca Dominguez (Jose) of Waseca, MN, and Estell Masias of Waupaca, Wi; his two sons, Alex Masias of Gonzales, TX, and Michael Masias (Sara) of Waupaca, WI; three sisters, Janie Macias-Hansen (Dave) of Waupaca, WI, Rosa Frausto (George) of Plover, WI, and Irene Peper (Timothy) of Plover, WI; two brothers, Joe Macias (Mary) of Luling, TX, and Jesse Masias of Plover, WI; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandkids, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ramona Montalbo, Lupe Juarze, Nieves Masias, and niece Catrina Frausto.

Carole Jean (Tessmer) Pontius, age 76, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Neenah and Wausau, WI passed away peacefully at her home on August 7, 2016 of complications from cancer.

Carole was born in Wausau on August 21, 1939 to the late Mary Ann and Arthur Bluhm. She graduated from Wausau Lutheran Schools, and from Fox Valley Technical School in Appleton with a degree in computer science. She married Alan Pontius February 1987. The coupled enjoyed 29 years of marriage and the company of their combined families and friends. Carole retired from Kimberly-Clark in 1997, later moving to Arizona and then to Las Vegas. They traveled extensively, including with the Neenah Community Band trips to Europe, and a travel club trip to China. Carole also enjoyed quilting, and playing Mahjongg and bunko with friends and neighbors in Las Vegas. She was a member of MENSA.

Carole is survived by her husband, Alan; her sons, Ernie Tessmer (Linda) of Wausau, Arthur Tessmer (Barb) of Clintonville; her daughter, Debbie Franke of Weston; her step-son, Bob Pontius (Nancy) of Appleton, and her step-daughter, Ann Pontius of Plainfield, VT. She is also survived by her brother, Bernard Bluhm (Diane) of Waterford, WI as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, her son David Tessmer of Appleton and her step-son Jim Pontius (Debra) of Oshkosh.

Private services will be held at a later date with interment in Appleton.

Beulah “Bea” Suehs, age 93, Manawa, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2016.

She was born on March 26, 1923, daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha (Virchow) Towne in the Town of Belmont in Portage County. Bea attended the Dopp School. After her parents passed away, she went to live with her uncle and aunt Ludwig (Ludy) and Julia (Judy) Virchow of Waupaca. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Bea attended Waupaca High School and graduated in 1941. She received degrees from Oshkosh Normal School and MacMurray College. She taught at the Minnesota Schools for the Deaf at Faribault and Minneapolis. Later she taught at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan. On December 26, 1956, she married Leonard Suehs of Manawa and joined him on their farm east of Manawa. Bea taught Sunday school for many years at St. Paul Lutheran Church. In 1988, they “retired” and moved to the city of Manawa. After Len passed in 2011, she lived at Aster Community in Clintonville for several years. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa.

Bea is survived by her sons, Roger (Gloria) Suehs, Roy (Sue) Suehs; daughter, Linda (Paul) Kirchner; grandchildren: Nathan, Rachel (fiancé Ryan Lohff), Rebecca, Daniel, Christopher and Nicole. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

The funeral service for Bea will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa with Rev. Nathan Reichle and Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery, New London. A visitation for Bea will be held on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family wishes to extend their thanks to Aster Community, Manawa Community Nursing Center, and Southern Care Hospice Services for their wonderful care and concern for Bea.

Mary Mayek (nee McCauley), 85, of Plover, Wisconsin, died on August 5, 2016 at Atrium Senior Living of Stevens Point at Point Manor.

Mary “Tuky” Margaret McCauley was born on July 19, 1931 in New London, Wisconsin, the first child of Margaret Lyle Quall and George Rutherford McCauley. She spent her summers at the family cottage on Pine Lake, just outside of Clintonville, and enjoyed sailing, swimming, walks around the lake and Gibson’s Island. At Clintonville High School, she played cornet in the marching band, sang in the choir, and prepared for college. She graduated in 1955 from the Wisconsin State College in Stevens Point (now UWSP) with a Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education and a concentration in studio art. While in Stevens Point she met Don Mayek, then a Marquette University dental student. They were married on August 18, 1956 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Mary supported many of her kids’ activities: ski team, chorus, band, and anything else where she could lend her organizational and supervisory skills–from fund-raising for school projects to sewing costumes for singing groups. Mary learned the game of golf so that she and Don could enjoy it together, and later became a force within the Northeastern Women’s Golf Association (N.E.W.G.A.), additionally held elective office and organized many events. She also served on the Stevens Point Country Club Board of Directors, where she and Don were members.

Mary is survived by her husband, Don, Plover; her sister, Harriet “Punky” McCauley Clintonville; children: Michael (Amy), Clintonville; Timothy (Debra), Hudson, WI; Christine (Brian Gorelick), Winston Salem, NC; Jennifer (Michael Stemple), Stevens Point; Joseph (Bridget), Hudson, WI; and John (Keiko) Lake Elmo, MN; grandchildren: Holly and Jesse Mayek, Christopher Mayek, David and John Gorelick, Andrew and Megan Stemple (partner Scott Zblewski-Creamer), Lily Mayek and one great-grandchild, Cayson Zblewski-Creamer. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wesley “Buz” McCauley.

A private service was held at Saint Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville on August 9th. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Pisarski Community Funeral Home of Plover was honored to serve the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

Elaine L. Kluge, 88, passed away on August 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family .

She was born on May 6, 1928 to the late Nyman and Edna (Carlson) Rasmussen in Waupaca, WI. She married Paul Kluge on September 7, 1977 in Hawaii. She had a love for reading, crocheting, putting puzzles together, singing, traveling, spending time at their trailer in Wild Rose, doing her bible studies, the Christian Women’s Study, being involved with her church for 30 years, spending time with her beautiful cat Lacy, but most of all being with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Paul; children: Patti Keske, Diane (Leonard) Luedtke, Dawn (Danny) Burgstiner, Edwin (Diane) Hildebrand, Brian (Karla) Kluge and Paula (Paul) Eckes; grandchildren: Melissa Gartzke, Joseph (Allison) Keske, Jasen Keske, John (Jennifer) Keske, Justin (fiancée Rosie) Keske, Ellen Keske, Lori (Brian) Elmhorst, Lenny (Alisa) Luedtke Jr., Lisa (Daniel Hendershot, LuAnn (Adam) Stroik, Jason Burgstiner, Lance (Monica) Burgstiner, Kristin Burgstiner, Andrea (Matt) Zirbes, Megan (Jon) Maser, Krista (Dylan) Waterstradt, Jody (John) Meidam, Troy (Sandra) Eckes, Michael (Michelle) Eckes, twenty-five great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Margart Rasmussen. She is preceded in death by her daughter Linda Gartzke, son Billy Hildebrand, sister Betty Sorenson and brother Robert Rasmussen.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King at 601 South Washington St., Combined Locks, with Pastor Tim Krick officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Online condolences can be expressed at www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com

Joseph Richard Krautkramer, age 18, of New London, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

He was born in Appleton on February 18, 1998, son of Rick and Leah (Herbst) Krautkramer. Joseph graduated from New London High School in June. Joseph was an adventurer and had plans to travel and be a pilot. He loved music, being on the water, his camaro and his KLR. He was employed with Kwik Trip the past year and a half. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville.

He is survived by his parents: Rick and Leah (Herbst) Krautkramer; siblings: Tony Hanneman, Neenah; James Krautkramer (and friend Sam Barwick and her daughter Dahlia), New London; Trevor Krautkramer, El Paso, Texas; maternal grandparents: Arden and Ellen Herbst, Greenville; paternal grandmother: Marge Krautkramer. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Claude Krautkramer.

The Christian Funeral for Joseph will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville with Rev. Joel Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation for Joseph will be held at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

Joseph, you were a blessing to have as a son – you were loved dearly and will be deeply missed.

Mom and Dad

Shawn R. Benbrooks, age 43, of New London passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Marion.

Joan M. (Wilson) Tankersley, age 55, of Waupaca, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Theda-Care Regional Medical Center-Appleton surrounded by family and friends.

Joan was born in Iola on December 9, 1960, the daughter of the late Loren and Dorothy (Cunningham) Wilson. Joan worked for many years for Jim Klismet at the Three Squares Restaurant where she enjoyed cooking. She loved thrift store shopping and spending money on her many grandchildren whom she adored and had a special name for each one. Joan was known to her children as little Miss Dangerous and to classmates as Little Willy. She had a passion to always help people down on hard times.

Joan is survived by her children: Walter (Carey) Tankersley III, Patrick Tankersley, Darick (Lora) Tankersley, Dale Tankersley and Natasha Leopold; her brothers, Rusty Wilson and Brian Wilson; her sisters, Loretta (Jim) Jackson and Brenda Reinkie-Wilson and her grandchildren: Alyssa, Owen, Tora, Terry, Ty, Talan, Peyton, Connor, Madisson, Camden, Elija, Nevaeh, Maesin, Mariah and Nicky. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Michael.

A Visitation for Joan will be on Friday evening August 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca. Memorials are greatly appreciated to the family.

Linda M. Radichel, age 90, of Bloomfield died on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Waupaca.

She was born on August 20, 1925 in Bloomfield, WI, the daughter of the late Leo and Laura (Robbert) Behm; on August 29, 1943 Linda married Arthur Radichel in Bloomfield. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1987. Linda was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Bloomfield, where she served on the altar guild and the sunshine club. She also was a very active member of the Ladies Aid for many years, where she was in charge of the lunch committee. Linda enjoyed picking nuts, gardening, baking and crocheting. She was able to crochet afghans for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Marlys (Del) Brey, Poy Sippi; her daughter-in-law, Ann Radichel, West Bloomfield; five grandchildren: Greg (Nicole) Brey, Barb Radichel, Dawn (Jack) Groves, Jill (Jason) Maggio, and Laura DeBord; nine great-grandchildren: Luke, Timothy and Micah Maggio, Gwendolyn and Owen DeBord, Derik Groves, Morgan (Michael) Robinson, Jordan and Jesse Brey; a step-great-grandson, Nathan Ristau; two great-great-grandchildren, Ethan and Arya Robinson; a sister, Alice Niemuth, a sister-in-law, Lynette Hannemann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Linda was preceded in death by two sons, Roger and LaVan; a brother, Raymond Behm; a sister, Sadie (George) Baehman; and two brothers-in-law, Elmer (Clara) Radichel and Vernon Niemuth.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, N6412 State Rd. 49, Weyauwega. Rev. John Taggatz will officiate. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery in West Bloomfield. Visitation will be held on Tuesdsay from 4-7 p.m. at the Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont, and on Wednesday, at the church, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for Christ Lutheran Church Cushion Fund.

Rev. James “Michael” A. Stock, age 38 of the Town of Bear Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Bear Creek.

Rev. James “Michael” Anthony Stock was born December 6, 1977 in Belleview, Nebraska to James and Melody (Jones) Stock. The second of three children, Michael attended Arapahoe High School in Arapahoe, NE and graduated in 1996; he also earned his BA in Sociology & Political Science in 2002 from Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. He met Holly Manley while still in college and the couple was united in marriage on June 10, 2001 in Holly’s home-town of Sherman, IL. In 2007, he graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis where he received his Master of Divinity Degree. He served churches in Campbell and Rosemont, NE, after ordination, and later served as pastor of Pella Lutheran Church, Waupun, from 2010-2015. Michael was the current pastor of Grace and Trinity Lutheran Churches, Bear Creek, taking the pastoral call in January 2015. He was a member of the Bear Creek Lions Club. His interests outside of the church included gardening, photography, and fishing; all of which he loved to teach and share with his beloved children. Michael’s greatest joy was time spent with his family; he will always be remembered as a dedicated and attentive husband, father, and pastor.

He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years: Holly; children: Hannah, Isaac, Kitra, Elsabet, and Avi; parents: James (Linda Kohl) Stock, Streamwood, IL and Melody (Shawn) Alberts, Araphaoe, NE; sisters, Jamie (David) Harbour, Stamford, NE and Elizabeth (Andrew Schindler) Stock, Chicago, IL.

Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Township of Bear Creek, with the Rev. Dr. Paul Alliet, Rev. Dwayne Lueck, and Rev. Todd Jerabek officiating. Interment will take place at Fancy Creek Cemetery, Township of Williams, IL at 12 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016. Friends may call at the church today, Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crema-tory, Clintonville is assisting his family. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com

Bernice L. Svetnicka, 91, Town of Navarino, Shawa-no Co., passed away Mon., Aug. 15, 2016 in Shawano.

Thomas A. Sparbel, age 52, Waupaca, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home.

DuWayne “Dewey” R. Carl was called to his heavenly home and entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

He was born May 9, 1934 in Neillsville, WI, the son of Irvin and Ida Carl. He graduated Greenwood High School with honors in 1952 and received an athletic scholarship to attend UW Madison where he earned a BS Degree and lettered in varsity football and track. From 1953-1955 he served in the Army Corps of Engineers and was an aid to the Commanding Officer. In 1959 he graduated UW Eau Claire with a BS Degree in Education and he went on to serve as an assistant basketball coach and substitute teacher at Eau Claire Memorial and in the Berlin school district. In 1962 he began an eleven-year career with the Neenah Joint School district, teaching social studies and eventually using his MA degree in Pupil Personnel and Administration by serving as a Guidance Counselor and Assistant Principal for Neenah High School. A highlight of his time in Neenah was serving as Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator of the 1966 football team as they went on to become the State Football Champions. Following the death of his father-in-law, in 1973, Dewey joined A. Sturm & Sons, Inc. in Manawa, Wisconsin where he held positions as Plant Supervisor, Personnel Director, Director of Operations and Vice President of the Board of Directors. He retired from the company in 1999. Dewey was committed to being an active member of his community. He served and worked with many organizations: Alderman for the city of Manawa for twelve years, Council Member at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Northern Lakes Winnebago Private Industry Council Advisory Board of the W-2 program of Waupaca County, Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, Waupaca County Industries Advisory Board, Waupaca County Crime Stoppers Committee, Riverside Hospital Foundation Board, New London Family Medical Foundation Board, Manawa School District Development Board, and The Little Wolf Trail Organization. In 2011 Dewey was honored and humbled to receive the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northeast Wisconsin. In 1974 Dewey joined the Manawa Lions Club and from that time until his death, he dedicated his time, talents and resources to the Lions organization, including participating in medical mission trips to Guatemala, Mexico and Nicaragua. He held numerous positions at the club, district, state and international levels, including and Wisconsin Lions Foundation President 1986-87 and District Governor 1990-91. Dewey was the President and CEO of Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wisconsin, Inc., serving as chairperson and devoting countless hours to promoting the organization in its endeavors to help others. He was especially active at the Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt, providing summer camping opportunities to children and adults with disabilities. He was awarded an International Presidential award in 1983, the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Presidential Award in 1988, the Knight of Sight, and a Ray Hempel Fellowship. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow and a Birch Sturm Fellow. A long standing family history connected Dewey to St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin as his two sons, son-in-law and wife’s cousin were graduates. Over the years Dewey built a close relationship with the school, attending numerous events and supporting the Academy’s visions to encourage and promote excellence in young men. After retiring from his working career, Dewey and Bev spent their winters in Naples, Florida and also enjoyed many years vacationing in Aruba and traveling abroad. For the past 25 years, Dewey participated in the Badger Desert Classic Golf Outing in Las Vegas with his sons, Randy and David. Every 4th of July weekend you could find Dewey taking tickets at the Manawa Rodeo and in November “Dewey’s Woods” came alive with Deer Camp activities shared with friends and family. An avid Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badgers fan, Dewey thoroughly enjoyed attending football games during his lifetime, as well as golfing, snowmobiling, numerous hunting and fishing trips, and his daily walk. The “Birthday Group” celebrations, going out to dinner and socializing with friends, was something he always looked forward to. Dewey’s faith in God was ever-present as he often expressed the importance of faith to family and friends, and always included a message of his personal faith in his annual Christmas letter. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Manawa and also attended Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida.

Dewey married Beverly Sturm on March 22, 1964. Together they raised three children and went on to enjoy participating in the lives of their three grandchildren. Most recently Dewey became a great-grandfather. He is survived by his children: Randy and his lifetime partner Lilly, Scottsdale, AZ; Mary Mann and her husband John, Elcho, WI/Winston-Salem, NC; David and his wife Judy, Waukesha, WI; granddaughters, Carmine Mann and her wife Jen Oas, Winston-Salem, NC; Kristina Toppins and her husband Ryan, Appleton, WI; grandson, Danny Carl, Waukesha; great-granddaughters, Audrey and Iris Mann; brother, Harland Carl and his friend Karen Hermanson; sister, Marjorie Fahim; Goddaughter, Melanie Hoefer; Godson, Francis “Butch” Carl and numerous nieces and nephews. He is further survived by a very special friend, Lucy Keuntjes with whom he has enjoyed loving companionship for the past eight years. Dewey was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Carl, his wife Beverly, and his great-granddaughter Angelica Mann.

The funeral service for Dewey will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa with Rev. Nathan Reichle and Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. A visitation for Dewey will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 1-5 p.m. at the church and also on Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held on Monday at Little Wolf Cemetery, Town of Little Wolf. A memorial fund has been established to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wisconsin.

Dewey’s family will be forever grateful for the outpouring of love and concern expressed to Dewey during the past two months by friends, caregivers and hospice.