Taylor Kennedy Folk, age 17, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 30, 2019 due to complications from surgery.

She was born on September 25, 2001 in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of John and Sara (Von Wahlde) Folk. Taylor was excited to begin her senior year of high school at Weyauwega-Fremont. She participated in many activities throughout the school and especially loved being involved in sports. She excelled in volleyball, basketball and softball, both on her school teams and in club sports throughout the year. She spent her summers proudly being a life guard at the Wega pool, which allowed her to work on her awesome tan. Taylor was a member of the National Honor Society and had planned on continuing her education in college to enter into a career in the medical field. Taylor will always be remembered as a vibrant, energetic young lady who had a smile that would light up the room. Her contagious laugh, bright personality and great sense of humor will forever be remembered and greatly missed by all who knew her. Above all, Taylor was dedicated to loving God, and showing people that loving spirit.

Taylor leaves behind her dad and mom, John and Sara; two brothers, Morgan and Bailey; and her sister, Sydney; her grandfather, Elmer Von Wahlde; aunts and uncles, Marlene (Leo) Schlangen, Nancy Folk, Rob (Hollie) Folk, Butch (Karen) Von Wahlde, Bonnie (Paul )Middendorf, Jim (Carol )Von Wahlde, Lori (Ernie) Zehowski; her godfather, Tom Rousslang; her special friend, Jacob Davies; her furry companion, Mollie; cousins, other relatives and many many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Milton Folk and Darlene Meier; her maternal grandmother, Shirley Von Wahlde and cousin, Dustin Middendorf.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at the Weyauwega-Fremont High School gymnasium, 500 E. Ann St., Weyauwega. Father Xavier and Father Dan Felton will officiate. Burial will be in East Bloomfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, at the high school, from 4-9:25 p.m. and on Thursday from 3:30 until the time of mass. A memorial fund is being established to set up a scholarship in Taylor’s name. The Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont is assisting the family with arrangements.

Taylor’s family would like to extend a very special thank you to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee for their care and compassion during her stay there.

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Conrad Anthony Baumer, 86, of King, WI, formerly of Manawa, passed away early Thursday morning, August 29, 2019, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family.

Conrad was born in the Town of Little Black on December 11, 1932, one of nine children of Leo and Margaret (nee Ebert) Baumer. As a youngster, he attended Victory School, and upon graduation he worked for various farmers in the neighborhood, then other occupations as he grew older.

At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army, and began serving in Korea in December of 1950, at the beginning of the Korean War. He was wounded in March of 1951, and was awarded a Purple Heart. After his discharge in July of 1953, he studied auto mechanics under the GI Bill and moved to Manawa to become employed at the Ford Garage. During the next several years he was employed at various garages in the Clintonville and New London area. Conrad married the former Henrietta Gehrke on August 27, 1955. After residing in the City of Manawa for several years, they moved to a home in the Town of Little Wolf.

Conrad began his business career by building an alignment shop, naming the business “Connie’s Alignment.” In 1968 he expanded his business by starting a Polaris Snowmobile dealership, and followed that in 1974, by acquiring the Harley Davidson Motorcycle dealership and eventually acquiring the Suzuki Motorcycle franchise. As a result of the success of “Connie’s” businesses, he and his wife enjoyed all-expense paid trips to Monte Carlo, Hawaii, the Bahamas, Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, Chicago, IL and Wisconsin Dells, WI. “Connie” loved riding motorcycles, and, along with several other enthusiasts, formed the “Connie’s 74 Riders” motorcycle club. He and some of the other members made trips to the Black Hills, South Dakota, New Orleans, LA and the Harley Davidson plant in Pennsylvania, in addition to various sightseeing trips in Wisconsin. They began policing parades, and were especially proud to have the duty of crowd control for the Mid-Western rodeo parade in Manawa. He was an avid hunter of raccoons, fox, coyotes and bear. Having four daughters, it just made sense that he sponsor a women’s softball team, named “Connie’s Harley Davidson.”

As retirement approached, he was able to sell his dealerships, and in February of 2018, ill health forced him to become a resident of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, Wisconsin. On Tuesday, August 27th, Conrad and Henrietta celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary by sitting in chairs in the Vets Home courtyard, eating a dessert, sharing a Cherry Pepsi and watching the boats traveling on the waters between Taylor Lake and Rainbow Lake. Later that evening his ill health became worse and the following morning he began suffering more and more, putting up a courageous fight, until it finally overcame him early in the morning of the 29th.

Conrad and Henrietta were blessed with four daughters, three of whom survive, Jodell Rowland, Eden Prairie, MN; Connie (Randy) Klotzbuecher, Manawa and Jeanne (Bernie) Bauer, Fremont, WI. Also surviving are grandsons: Tony (Kristi) Klotzbuecher, Manawa; Joseph (Kelly), and Michael Rowland, Minneapolis, MN; Daniel (Abby) Bauer, Lake Mills, WI and David Bauer, Van Nuys, CA. Granddaughters surviving are Rachael (Brandon) Pierce, Los Angeles, CA; Caitlin Rowland, Chicago, IL and Jamie (Joe) Heise, Dale, WI, along with great-grandchildren Claire, Taylor, Briannah, Delaney, Colton and Connor. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Leonhard Gehrke of Janesville, WI. He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Robert Pierce; his mother and father; brother,s Leon and Dennis, and sisters: Sylvia Blasel, Rosalie Meyer, Carmella Wocelka, Marlene Baumer, Elizabeth Sackman and Valerie Baumer. Also father and mother in-law, and a number of brothers in-law and sisters-in-law.

The funeral service with military honors will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the main chapel on the grounds of the Veterans Home at King, Wisconsin, with Chaplain Wayne Schwanke officiating. A visitation for Conrad will be held on Friday evening September 6th, at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and also on Saturday at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa is serving the family. www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com

We are grateful to the caring staff at Ainsworth Hall, especially Barb, who were his “family” during the last chapter of his life.

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Marvin “Marv” Waldschmidt, 90, of Waupaca, formerly of Fond du Lac passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born in the Town of Forest in Fond du Lac County on August 6, 1929, the son of Harry and Genevieve (VanderMolen) Waldschmidt. He was united in marriage to Mary Bohlman, on April 18, 1959. They enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. Marv served his country in the regular Army in Japan and Korea from 1948 to 1952. He then joined the Army Reserves in 1953 until 1989, retiring with the rank of Command Sergeant Major after 36 years of service. Marvin received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Bronze Star Medal, two Purple Hearts Medal and several other decorations. In civilian life, Marv worked for the United States Postal Service for 34 years and part time for the Taycheedah Correctional Institution for 17 years. Marv enjoyed going to Laughlin, Nevada with his wife, Mary, and traveling to the Rocky Mountains, Colorado River and their many bus trips to the Island Casino in Michigan. He was also an active member of the Fond du Lac and Waupaca Lions Club, the VFW Post 1037 in Waupaca, Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca and Hope Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac, where he served as an usher. Marv’s pride and joy were spending time with his only grandson, Matthew. They would go out to fish on Friday nights, play the stock market together, plant grass and work in the yard together. He was very proud of his grandson who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Marvin is survived by the love of his life, Mary Waldschmidt of Waupaca; daughter, Patti (Dr. David) Furrer of Marlborough, Connecticut; son, Michael (Cindy) Waldschmidt of Waupaca; grandson, Matthew Marvin Waldschmidt of Lewisville, Texas and a sister, Jeanette Uravich of Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harvey Waldschmidt; brothers-in-law, Bernard and James Bohlman, Elmer Zimdahl and Ralph Bautzmann; sister-in-law, Betty Bohlman and a nephew, Michael Zimdahl.

Funeral services will be Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. Rev. Andy Behrendt from Trinity Lutheran Church of Waupaca will be officiating. Loved ones and friends will be received by the family from noon on Sunday until the time of services at Holly Funeral Home. Burial will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Central Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in King, WI with full military honors. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca will be assisting the family with arrangements.

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Alex J. Viste, age 33, of Waupaca, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home in Iola, WI.

He was born September 1, 1985 in Waupaca, WI; son of Robert and Linda (McMullen) Viste. Alex graduated from Waupaca High School in 2004. He was a man of facts and theories. Alex loved to read and would tell you about something he just read and ask you for your thoughts. He loved to ride a bike or skateboard. Alex especially enjoyed going swimming with his mother. He was thoughtful and his heart was always in the right place. Alex will be loved and missed by all.

Alex is survived by his parents, Robert and Linda Viste of Waupaca, WI; four siblings: Erik (Rebecca) Viste of Anchorage, AK; Andrew (Sarah) Viste of Waupaca, WI; Elizabeth “Ellie” (Jacob) Oftedahl of Iola, WI, and Anna (Alex Bonnell) Viste of Weyauwega, WI; nieces and nephews: Cole and Emilia Viste, Emree and Liam Oftedahl, and Alden and Addilynn Bonnell; along with numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Ruth Viste, and his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Laraine McMullen.

A Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca, WI. Reverend Ben Kempfert will officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday evening, September 2, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and again on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Park in Waupaca. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Patricia “Pat” A. Witt, age 92, New London died on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

She was born on April 10, 1927, in Highland Park, IL, daughter of the late Henry and Caroline (Kleiner) Winter. On May 25, 1946, she was united in marriage to Ruben Witt at Grace Lutheran Church in Sugar Bush, where she was a long time member. Pat worked for the Town of Maple Creek for 20 years as the treasurer until 2011. She also served as treasurer for the Bear Creek Senior Citizens, Waupaca County Snowmobile Assn for 25 years, Cedar Springs Tuesday Morning Golf League and Country League. She was a member and local chair person of Coalition of Cemeteries, Grace Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, past member of Symco Trail Blazers, Twin County Riders, and New London FFA Alumni. Pat enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, reading, croqueting, card playing and watching the Packers and Brewers.

Pat is survived by her nephews: Jim (Nancy) Greenwald, Ed (Joy) McGuire, Robert (Joanne) Finger, Richard (Sally) Finger and Dale (Mary) Finger; nieces: Dixie (John) Nischke and Gloria Passehl; great-nieces and nephews: Kathy Carey, Dee Dee Niebling, Cindy Cortes, Tom McGuire; great-great nieces and nephews: Megan, Anna, and Jimmy Carey, Paige and Josie Niebling, Ryan, Grant and Taylor Cortes, and Kelly, Kasey and Kennedy McGuire. Pat is further survived by good friends, Carol and Glenn Janke, Steve Janke and family, Cathy Weiner and Steve Morack. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ruben, sister Edna (Robert) Grunewald; step-brothers, Rueben (Lucile) Finger and Kenneth (Viola) Finger; niece, Janice McGuire; as well as special friend, Pat Egan.

Funeral services for Pat will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Sugar Bush with Rev. Kenneth Rodrigue officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London from 4-7 p.m. and also at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the New Maple Creek Cemetery, Township of Maple Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, Sugar Bush. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

Pat wished to especially thank Steve Janke, who was like a grandson to Pat, and his family, as well as Trinia and Eric Jorgenson.

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Carol Mae (Castner) Dion, age 86, of Manawa, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Manawa Community Living Center.

She was born at home, with her twin bother Calvin Castner, on October 20, 1932 in Willard, WI, daughter of Forrest and Lucille (Boomer) Castner. On July 27, 1952, she was united in marriage to Donald H. Dion Sr., in Sacramento, CA and was blessed to share 62 years of marriage.

She is survived by her children: Lorie (Stanley) Kaminski, Donald Dion Jr., Kris (Susan) Dion; grandchildren: Joseph Dion, Peter (Erin) Dion, Janelle (Kaminski) (Nathan) Hoffman, Nathan (Melissa) Kaminski, Katelyn (Kaminski) (Brenden) Bolling, Adam (Kerry) Dion, Garan Dion, Makinna (Dion) (Jacob) Little, Ryan (Tricia) Dion, Kurtis Dion, April Dion; great-grandchildren: Bumble Bea, Juniper and Harbor Hoffman, Birdie Grace Bolling, Luke and Oakley Dion; her sister Pat Rupp; sister-in-law Jane Castner. She is further survived by godchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Dion Sr., her sons, Steven Dion and Bryan Dion; her grandson Jared Dion; her parents, Forrest and Lucille Castner; her twin brother Calvin Castner and brother Michael Castner.

Carol was a woman of devout faith, put family first, enjoyed travel, gardening, knitting, reading, volunteering and sharing with others her love of Christ, her friendship, and the bounty of her gardens and fruit trees.

A special thank you to the staff of Manawa Community Living Center for their tender hearted care of Carol.

The Funeral Mass for Carol will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manawa with Father Xavier Santiago and Father Jose Oh Pimentel (Pepe) officiating. Burial will be at the parish cemetery. A visitation for Carol will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manawa. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home is assisting the family. For more information, call 920-982-3232 or visit www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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Helen Smith, age 96, of Scandinavia, WI passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her residence.

Helen was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on February 8, 1923, a daughter of the late Alma (Nelson) and Frank Erickson. At her age of 8 months, she moved with her parents to Scandinavia, Wisconsin. She attended Helestad school for four years and Riverview School for four years. After graduation, she attended Union Free High School in Scandinavia for four years. She was very academically gifted and was able to work on the W.P.A. program that was started by President Roosevelt. Helen received 25 cents an hour working as the secretary for the principal (A.O. Lee). She had played for the school and village bands for four years. After graduating in 1941, Helen entered the business world. She had several jobs as a bookkeeper for Jorgen grocery, Scandinavia Bank, and REA (Rural Electric Association). Later she moved to Milwaukee where she worked at Schultz Box Co.

Helen married Walter Hotvedt in 1945 and they moved to California and then Washington State. They later divorced. Helen met Renaldo (Bob) Smith while she was living in Bremerton, Washington. At that time Helen worked for Uncle Sam in Civil Service at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. They were married May 7, 1955. Bob and Helen moved back to Wisconsin in 1960. Bob passed away May 17, 1986. She had worked for Riverside Hospital, and eventually for the Scandinavia Telephone Company for 27 years retiring in 1988. On April 24, 1993, Helen married Arden Jacobson in Scandinavia. Arden brought to this marriage eight adult stepchildren with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They became the children Helen never had. Arden passed away January 7, 2004. In her later years, Helen moved to Butternut Ridge independent living apartments. Her door was always open with a pot of coffee on and a jigsaw puzzle on the card table welcoming friends to pop in anytime. Helen also enjoyed bowling, various crafts, knitting, crocheting and gardening. She also had been bookkeeper and in later years president of the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery for 30 years. A volunteer and librarian of the Scandinavia Library. Past President of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary for several years until they disbanded. Also a member of the Friends of Scandinavia. Helen’s stepson, Tom spent a lot of time with Helen in her later years. He would stop by for coffee and cookies most mornings. She loved their conversations and she would say, “ If I could pick a son, it would be you, Tom.”

She is survived by her brother, Leo (Lois) Erickson; two nephews, Lonny and Larry Erickson; stepchildren: Anna (George) Lemmer, Kathie (Ted) Stencil, Mary (Dennis) Miller, Carol Hickey, Tom (Ann) Ruhoff, Don (Karla) Ruhoff, Marcia (Randy) Werner and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia, Wisconsin, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019 with Reverend David Eisele officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday 09:00-11:00 a.m. at Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Interment will be in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Scandinavia, Wisconsin. Register Book and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.voiefuneralhome.com

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Arlene “Pat” Korotka of Milwaukee / Manawa, at age 86 went to her heavenly home on Friday August 30, 2019.

She was born January 11, 1933 in Franklin on her Grandpa’s farm, daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Manske) Schultz. On November 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Korotka in Milwaukee. Among her jobs she worked at St. Francis Hospital as an aid, as a unit clerk at St. Lukes Hospital and as a tax preparer at Lord’s Tax Service. She was skilled in many crafts that she enjoyed, painting, wood working, sewing, crocheting, cake baking/decorating, candy making, stamping, and card making. She also enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, playing cards and bingo.

She is survived by her children: Daniel (Deborah) Korotka, Debra (Terry) Hoffman, Linda (Dennis) Haefner; grandchildren: Erik (Sarah) Hoffman, Jennifer (Rodney) Marquette, Julie Washington, Karyn Ager, Thomas (Kristina) Korotka, Mindy (Tim) Bronstad, Sara Korotka, Rebecca (Jonathan) Zamora and Andrew Haefner. She is further survived by two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, 11 great-grandchildren with one on the way, and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Robert, son Michael, sister Doris and brothers, Glenn and Robert “Bobby”.

Please visit www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com or call Cline & Hanson Funeral Home at 920-982-3232 for service information and details.

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Virginia C. Roggenbauer of Waupaca, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

She was born in Marshfield on November 12, 1939 to the late Arthur and Lucille (Beels) Schultz. Virginia was a member of Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church. She enjoyed reading, feeding the birds, knitting and growing and caring for her potted plants.

She will be sadly missed by her children: Rick (Jill) Roggenbauer of Sun Prairie, Doug Roggenbauer of Waupaca, Linda (Scott) Collatz of Merrill and Scott Roggenbauer of Appleton; siblings: Gordon (Dorothy) Schultz; Dick (Ricka) Schultz; Dale (Bev) Schultz; Judy Koch, Debbie Welch; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dawn.

The Memorial Service will be on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Victory Church, E3443 S. Apple Tree Lane, Waupaca. The visitation will be on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Badger Cemetery. The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Kenneth Eugene Soerens passed away peacefully on August 29, 2019 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by loving family members.

He was born on September 21, 1927 to Benjamin Henry (Hank) Soerens and Mabel (Dell) Soerens in Oostburg, WI. He grew up in the Oostburg area with his parents, three brothers, Wilton (Pete), Robert (Bob) and Harold (Arch) Soerens and two sisters, Geraldine (Gerry) and Lynn until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1945. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1947. After returning from the service he enjoyed working on cars, sometimes helping his dad at a local mechanic’s shop. He became a boilermaker in 1953 and joined Boilermaker’s Union 107 in 1954. He worked at Neenah Foundry when his children were younger (early to mid-1960s). But, he went back to being a boilermaker and spent the rest of his career working as a boilermaker, until retiring in 1985. He married Yvonne (Yonke) at St. Peter’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Weyauwega, WI on October 18, 1958. They were married for 23 years and had four children: Melanie, Marc, Mitchell (Soerens) and Melissa (Fischer). He was an active member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church until moving to La Crosse in 1981. In 1982 he married Winifred (Winnie) Carlin of La Crosse, where he eventually retired and pursued his ‘handyman’ career. After Winnie’s death in 1996, he married Genevieve Wooden of La Crosse and continued to be a “fix-it before replacing” kinda man. He enjoyed volunteering to help put up the Christmas lights at Riverside Park in La Crosse. After Gen’s death in 2013 he decided to move back to the Waupaca/Weyauwega area to be closer to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of United Methodist Church, Waupaca where he enjoyed helping with “fix-it” jobs. It gave him something to do and was appreciated by the congregation. He enjoyed spending time with his family; especially when the whole group was together in one place.

He is survived by his four children: Melanie Soerens, Waupaca; Marc (Dana) Soerens, Weyauwega; Mitchell Soerens, Weyauwega; and Melissa (Rick) Fischer, Fremont; his 11 grandsons and two granddaughters: Derek, Luke, Chad, Andrew (JanaLee) and Adam (Felica Winters) Pankow (Melanie); Logan, Hunter and Mason Soerens (Marc); Mitchell, Aliah and Karissa Soerens and T.C. Bartol (Mitchell); Bryan Waller with special friend Jess and Cian Fischer (Melissa); and his six great-grandchildren: Emma, Denver, Liberty, Andie, Davin, Novin and Jayla. He is also survived by his brother Harold (Arch) Soerens, Sheboygan Falls, WI; along with many, many nieces, nephews, friends, and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Pete and Bob; and his sisters, Gerry and Lynn. He was also preceded in death by all three of his wives; and by many other friends and family members.

Special thanks to Janet and her family for giving dad a ride to church on Sunday mornings. We all appreciated your kindness beyond words. Thanks also to Park Vista-The Legacy for making the past few months a happy place for him to live.

Special thanks to his surgeon Dr. Stanelle and his ICU doctor Dr. McCauley; all the nurses who helped care for him; but especially the nurses in the ICU including: John, Michael, Rachael, Melissa, Kendall and Alisha for the wonderful care they gave him during his short stay at Appleton Medical Center. Thanks also for Beth and the Hospice team for their kind support.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Cline Hanson Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega. You may meet with the family beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the memorial service will start at 11:30 a.m. with interment at the Wisconsin Veterans Home Cemetery in King.

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Harry B. Owens of Waupaca, age 82, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019.

He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 18, 1937 to the late Warden and Eva (Hazeltine) Owens. Harry was a veteran, serving in the Army. He had owned and operated Chain O’Lakes Novelty. He enjoyed playing cards, putting puzzles together and collecting coins. At family gatherings he was the funny one, telling jokes and great stories.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Verna; children: Rick Owens of Indiana, Doug (Carol) Owens of Wausau, Jeff Owens of Indiana, Jodi (Cal) Krueger of Iola, Deanna (Andy) Ader of Waupaca, Randy (Penny) Yerke of Milwaukee; sisters, Claudia Brazil of Indiana, and Sharon Owens of Waupaca; special grandchildren, Myra Buelow and Troy Edmunds. He is further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Imogene and Sandy and a brother, Allen.

Private family services will be held. The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Doris Francis Crist, age 87, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, September 2, 2019.

She was born on May 21, 1932 in the Town of Lind, daughter of the late Edmund and Dorothea (Zaudtke) Koplien. She was a 1950 graduate of Weyauwega High School. On May 22, 1954, she married the love of her life, William (Bill) Crist at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega. Doris worked most of her career in the banking business, where her welcoming smile drew the longest line. What Doris loved and cherished most was the time she spent with her family.

She is survived by her children, Mary (Steve) Oehlke and Mike (Carrie) Crist; six grandchildren: Aaron (Ashlay) Crist, Angela (Tim) Stearns, Jessica Hansen (Tony Hess), Matthew (Devin) Oehlke, Elizabeth Crist (Donnie Schade), and Daniel Crist; eight great-grandchildren: Weston Crist, Dominic Stearns, Robbie Stearns, Josie Stearns, Cullen Hansen, Sean Hansen, Adelyn Oehlke, and Daxton Oehlke; two sisters, Delores Becker and Joanne Gettendorf; brother and sister-in-law John and Janet Crist. She was further survived by a large extended family of nieces and nephews along with many friends that have been a big part of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill; son James; brothers, Elwyn and Eugene Koplien; sisters: LaVerna Leiskau, Bernice Kent, Sarah Kent, VerLee Weiss and Eunice Billington.

The Funeral Mass for Doris will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega with Fr. Jose “Pepe” OhPimentel officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation for Doris will be held at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family. www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com

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Arlyn “Arlie” Bork, age 81, of Marion passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at his home.

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James F. Tews, 79 of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Weyauwega, Wisconsin passed away on September 2, 2019 after a lingering illness.

He was born on May 9, 1940 in Fremont, Wisconsin to the late Paul Sr. and Eleanor (Wideman) Tews. He attended Beaver Dam School and later Weyauwega High School. He worked at Wolf River Sausage and later drove semi for Schneider Transport of Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was a member of their Million Mile Club. When health reasons forced him to retire, he became a volunteer driver for Waupaca County, he enjoyed driving the elderly to their appointments, especially the veterans. He was the most loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, very proud of his family and all their accomplishments. On Dec. 27, 1958 he married the love of his life and they shared 60 years of marriage together. Along with family and friends, they celebrated with an early party in Apache Junction, AZ. on November 8, 2018.

He is survived by his wife, Marlene (Nellis) Tews; sons, Robert (Bob) and Suzy Tews, Richard (Rick) Tews, Randy and Sue Tews; daughters, Tammy and Britt Gaffaney, Terrie and Steve Liebe; son-in-law, Randy Lind; grandchildren – Kyle and Emily Tews, Samanath and Tom Keller, Matthew and Christy Brickey, Heather Lind, Danielle and Josh Paradise, Casey and Marty Hilger, Jessica Tews, Ryan and Melissa Tews, Ethan Tews, Alaina Tews and Nicholas Liebe; great-grandchildren: Jason Tews; Aspen, Kinley and Oakley Hilger; Cameron and Aurora Paradise, Tayler Keller, Kory Brickey and Clayton Tews; brother, David Tews; sisters, Eleanor Highlander, Pat and Jim Nagy, Betty Durrant and Kathy and Lynn Behm and sister-in-law, Marge Tews. James was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Eleanor Tews; in-laws, Nick and Verna Nellis; daughter, Trudy Lind; granddaughter, Kimberly Tews; brothers, Paul Jr. and Harold (Charlie) Tews; sisters, Viola (Boots) O’Brien, Nancy Dorschner, and Shirley Davidson.

A Memorial Mass for James will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. The Cline Hanson Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family.

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John L. Roe, 87, Township of Neshkoro, Marquette Co., passed away on Sept. 5, 2019 at his home.

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Marvin (Bud) E. Schoenick, age 93, of Weyauwega went to heaven on Friday, September 6, 2019 surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3, 1926 in Elgin, Illinois, son of the late Doc and Ardice (Potratz) Schoenick. On April 7, 1945, he married Bernice Kuehl in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were married for 68 years before Bernice went to heaven in 2013. Marvin and Bernice farmed for 42 years in the Town of Lind and Marvin worked for the school district of Weyauwega-Fremont for over 25 years. Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and then re-enlisted during the Korean War. Marvin was a member of the Legion Post 176 and the VFW Post 10407. Aside from his children, farming was his greatest sense of pride and accomplishment in his life. Marvin was also an avid blood donor and donated countless gallons over the years to give back to his community (and he also enjoyed the cookies and company). Marvin loved visits from his family, time at the auction house, playing cards and cribbage, doing cross word puzzles, traveling with Bernice, and he shared many stories about his life. Marvin’s stories will forever be held close in the hearts of those who shared his love. Marvin leaves a legacy of hard work, a strong sense of determinism, a witty sense of humor and sarcasm and a love that continued to grow over time.

He is survived by his children: Billy (Carol) Schoenick, Wayne Schoenick, Nancy (Mike) Kempf, Jayne (Brent) Dittmann and Tammy Schoenick (Scooter). He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, Marvin was preceded in death by his sons, Tracy and Bobby, and two grandchildren, Stacey and Marsha.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega with Chaplain Rich Engle officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. A visitation for Marvin will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the American Legion Post 176 or VFW Post 10407. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family. www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com

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Lawrence A. Guyette, age 63, of New London passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019.

Lawrence was born on June 8, 1956 to Harland and Edna (Eagen) Guyette. On March 15, 1975, Lawrence married Brenda (Malliet) Guyette. He worked at the Neenah Foundry for 35 years until his health issues forced him to retire in 2009. In their free time, Brenda and Larry loved to travel taking road trips around the United States and trips to Mexico, Hawaii, and Dominican Republic with Ixtapa, Mexico being his favorite vacation destination. Along with being an avid traveler, camping at Pine Grove for the past 22 years made him a seasonal camper. “Oh the fun we had there, lots of wonderful friends and his special camping family.” Larry and Brenda took Graham to South Dakota in 2005 and also took Jacob in 2018. Some of his hobbies were riding around the campground and stopping to talk to everyone on his golf cart. He absolutely loved campfires with Krueger, listening to old music with Canadian Hunter and diet dew, and a shot of tequila with Aaron. Happily enough, Lawrence was able to visit the camper one last time on August 24 and visit with friends, tell stories, shed some tears and have a drink or two. Truly was a great day with a show of love and support. He was an avid fan of NASCAR especially Terry Labonte, Green Bay Packers and the Brewers.

He is survived by his loving wife Brenda; children, Jason (Tanya) Guyette and Tracy Guyette; special grandsons, Graham and Jacob; his mother Edna Guyette; mother-in-law, Charlotte Larsen; siblings: Michael (Alice); Ken; Jody (Kathi); Dorie (Gary) Konetzke; Lorie (Todd) Guyes; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Randy (Colleen) Fletcher, Pam (Robert) Delzer, Muggs (Mark) Rodgers, Linda Everson, Phyllis Van Ark, Michelle Malliet. He is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, loving friends and family. He is preceded in death by father Harland, father-in-law Marlin Malliet; brother Marvin; grandparents, Fred and Jeanette Guyette; Oral and Gracia Eagen; brothers-in-law, Brian Everson, Steve Hidde. Camping buddy- Goldy Goldschmidt.

The Funeral Mass for Lawrence will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London with Fr. John Kleinschmidt officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. A visitation for Lawrence will be held on Tuesday, September 10 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London and on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhomes.com

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Nonn, Dr. Joseph Lamb, Theda Care at Home, Erickson’s Home Medical and Hospice nurse Sarah for their wonderful care and support of Lawrence.

Larry’s own words….I have the easy part. Do not be sad for me. I am at peace now. Heaven is lucky to get a great guy like me and you all are so lucky to have known such a great guy. Love you all. LOL

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Ardis A. (Boulanger) Storch, age 77, of Pine River passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at ThedaCare Hospital in Waupaca.

She was born on August 7, 1942, the daughter of the late Elmer and Rose (Hallat) Boulanger. On April 27, 1979, Ardis married Roger Storch at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton .

Ardis is survived by her husband, Roger; a daughter, Lisa (Mark) Pauls, Weyauwega; two grandchildren, Kayla Lehman, Fremont, and PO3 Jeff Lehman, US Navy; a great-grandson, Brayden; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Avis Laabs.

As per Ardis’ wishes private family services will be held.

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Shereen Scott passed away Saturday, September 7th, age 66.

Survived by lifelong partner Alan Gill Sr.; sons, Chad (Jackie) Scott and Joseph (Melissa) Scott. Loving grandmother of six grandchildren. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Jean and Hogan Mathewson. She will be missed by many other relatives, friends and her beloved dog Jasmine.

Memorial gathering at the Krause Funeral Home, 12401 W. National Ave., New Berlin on Saturday September 14th, 1-4pm.

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Gladys V. Kautz, age 97 of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her home.

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