Edward A. Ellenbecker, age 93, New London, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted living where he resided the last four years.

He was born on October 1, 1925 in Appleton. Ed served his country in the US Coast Guard from 1943-1946. He was united in marriage to La Vern Sanderfoot on September 28, 1950; she preceded Ed in death in 1979. He worked at Wisconsin Michigan Power Company as a supervisor in the Bear Creek office. Ed moved to New London and married Bernice Furst in 1983; she preceded him in death in 2015. After retiring they lived winters in Brownsville, TX until 1999.

Ed is survived by his children, Donna (Roy) Ferg, William (Angela) Ellenbecker, Judy (Jerry) Mulroy; 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren due in 2020; sisters: Amy Gieger, Joan Schneider, Marlyn Schlaefer and special friend Genny Johnson. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael, daughter Debbie, great-granddaughter Savannah Thompson, and sister Doris Van Dyke.

The family would like to thank Brookdale staff for all your tender care of our father and the gals from AseraCare Hospice, who came every time to help dad. Bonnie Turner for taking dad under your wing whenever he needed you.

Per Ed’s wishes, no services will be held. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family.

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Vernice I. Arndt, age 95, of South Bend, IN, (formerly of Clintonville, WI), passed away Tuesday evening, September 24, 2019, at her daughter’s home in South Bend.

Vernice was born on March 26, 1924 in the Town of Liberty, Outagamie County, WI, near New London. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Holmes) Moser. Vernice grew up in the New London area and was united in marriage to Irving C. Arndt in Milwaukee on May 31, 1941. The couple lived a short time in Black Creek before moving to the farm where Irving lived as a boy in the Town of Matteson, Waupaca County. Vernice and Irving farmed side by side growing it from 80 acres to 340 acres. They started out dairy farming but spent most of their working career farming, raising Hereford cattle, and driving trucks during corn, pea, and sugar beet season for local canning companies. The Lord was at the center of Vernice’s life, and she worshipped Him as a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle in Clintonville, later renamed Calvary Apostolic Church. Irving preceded his wife in death on May 18, 1987. After that time, Vernice became quite the world traveler. She spent three months teaching English to children in Russia and supported missionaries around the world. About eight years ago, she moved to South Bend, IN, to be near her family. Vernice was very talented when it came to quilting and also was an accomplished seamstress, sewing clothing for her family. Their faith in God will lead her family through this difficult time.

Survivors include: -a daughter, Sandra (Sheldon) Runkle, South Bend, IN; -grandchildren: Nathan Runkle and Marissa (Daniel) Gebhard, South Bend, and Seth Runkle, Minneapolis, MN; -a sister Ardyss Detra, Neenah, WI; and a brother Duane (Judy) Moser, Grassy, MO. Vernice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Irving, sister Marceil (Charles) Whitman, brothers Ronald Moser and Gerald Moser in infancy, and a brother-in-law Don Detra.

Vernice’s funeral service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Calvary Apostolic Church, 535 McKinley Ave, Clintonville, WI 54929. Rev. Patrick Kloehn and Rev. John Soto will officiate and interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is entrusted with her arrangements. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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LaVerne A. Sell, 89, Town of Larrabee, Waupaca Co. passed away on Sept. 25, 2019 in Waupaca.

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Michael J. Suehring, age 64, of Marion passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 surrounded by family.

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Kenneth A. Schoenheide, age 80, of Bear Creek passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in Waupaca.

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Lucille E. Schreiber, age 95, of Marion passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Appleton.

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Todd Peter Tomlin, 76, passed away in Manchester, IA on 25 July 2019 after a short battle with cancer.

There will be a memorial service on 5 October 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville, WI. A lunch and camaraderie will follow at Mathew’s Supper Club (155 8th Ct. Clintnville).

Todd was born on 23 February 1943 in Shawano, Wisconsin to John and Verona (Binder) Tomlin. He spent his childhood in Clintonville, WI, graduating from Clintonville HS in 1961. He attended the Univ of Wisc. Oshkosh and enlisted in the Wisconsin Army Nat’l Guard in 1965, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1994 after 29 years of dedicated and faithful service to his state and nation. Todd also worked for Wisconsin Bell, Ameritech, and Southwestern Bell in Wisconsin and Illinois retiring in 1992. Todd married Lynn Ryan on 10 March 1989. They resided in Milwaukee and Watertown, WI. They moved to rural Manchester in 2002 where Todd was active in the community. He is a past commander of American Legion Post 45 and a member of the American Veterans (AMVETS). From an early age, Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing with his Dad and uncles in Wisconsin. He continued that after moving to Iowa. One of his most favorite “jobs” was assisting his brother-in-law, Mitch, with spring and fall farming activities. He also enjoyed playing euchre and socializing with his many friends in the Manchester area.

Todd is survived by his spouse, Lynn Ryan, of rural Mancheste; four children: Tiffany (David) Wicker of Readfield, WI; Heath (Bonnie) Tomlin of Oshkosh, WI; Brock Tomlin, and Seth (Holly) Tomlin of Menasha, WI. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his two sisters, Toni Spetta of New Holstein, WI and Frances (Steve) Mann of Oshkosh. Donations in Todd’s memory may be made to the American Legion Post 63 (20 Memorial Cir, Clintonville, WI 54929).

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Betty Jane Jensen of Waupaca, age 90, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 27, 2019, after a long battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born in Sheboygan on August 22, 1929 to the late Edwin and Amanda (Reinhart) Rudie. Betty was proud of growing up on a farm and graduated from Manawa High school at age 16. She did office work until moving to Waupaca and marrying LeRoy. She worked at Woody’s Cheese after her children started school. She liked snowmobiling, playing cards, dancing and Friday night fish frys. She was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Ellen Wilson of Waupaca and Darlene Schmaltz of Riverview, FL; grandchildren: Amber (Ron) Ormsby of Whitefish Bay, WI; David (Kathy) Wilson of Waupaca; Patrick (Chansoriya) Wilson of Riverview, FL; Brad (Michelle) Wilson of Stevens Point; six great-grandchildren; siblings: Sterling (Mary Lou) Rudie, Faith (Duane) Brown, June Kaepernick, Iver (Diane) Rudie, sister-in-law, Ann Rudie, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy “Bud” Jensen; brothers, David and Leslie Rudie; son-in-law, Robert Schmaltz; brothers and sisters-in-law, Claude and Lisa Jensen, Oscar and Maxine Jensen, Annie and Hazen Towne, George and Alvina Richter, Frank and Alma Dlouhy, George and Lucille Horvath, Duaine Kaepernick and Genevieve Rudie.

The Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 1120 Evans St., Waupaca. The visitation will be on Monday at the Maple Crest Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Burial will be in Barton Cemetery. Her kind and gentle spirit will be missed. Thank you to all who helped through this long journey.

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On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Jennifer Lyn Riley’s battle with cancer finally ended. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Jennifer Riley was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on June 22, 1972 to Ronald Riley Jr. and Lyndian Freeman. She attended the University of Anchorage, Alaska where she majored in theater. She was a caregiver for Aurora Community Services for many years before she worked at Benny’s Wild Rose Market. She was very much loved by her community. She married Dean Riley Jr. on December 12, 2012. Jennifer enjoyed traveling, be it in her car or on the motorcycle with her husband. She spent her remaining years enjoying the love and laughter of her family. She was known for her quick wit, sharp tongue (sometimes brutal), honest feedback, and spreading positivity to whoever would accept it.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Ronald; her mother, Lyndian, and youngest son, A.J. She is survived by her husband, Dean; her remaining children, Keana, Devon, Tarren, and Justin. She is further survived by her stepdaughters, Nicole and Danielle and her five grandbabies: Dahlia, Breslyn, Opal, Neveah, and Brooke.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe. A burial of the cremains will be on Saturday, October 26 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Jennifer will be missed and is loved dearly. “Hurray! You’re approved!”

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Diane J. Kuhl, age 74 of Marion, passed away on Monday morning, September 30, 2019 in Clintonville.

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Ardene Post, age 86, of New London, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Appleton.

A long-awaited child, Ardene, was born into the welcoming family of Arthur and Florence Peters on February 1, 1933, 12 years after her brother Leo. She was baptized on April 9, 1933 at her parents’ home by Rev. Boettcher of the Maple Creek Lutheran Church. Ardene attended Three Pines School in the Town of Liberty for six years and then attended Emanuel Lutheran School in New London grades 7-8 for confirmation. She graduated 10th in her class of 101 from Washington High School in New London in 1951. Ardene always liked school and learning about new things was with her all her life. Ardene has a son Clyde. She lived and worked at Montgomery Ward for 24 years. Ardene volunteered at Lincoln Boy’s Club and received a Mother of the Year Award. At a local church she met her future husband, William, and they married in 1964. Together they celebrated 51 years of marriage before William died in 2015. They had a fondness for travel and took one or two trips a year, and visited the five continents and most of the U.S. Ardene sent a Christmas letter and recapped a diary of their trips each year. Both enjoyed gardening and they had two dogs that they loved! She enjoyed music all her life and was a member of her church choir. Ardene was a member of the Church Board and served on the Evangelical Board as the Congregational Recording Secretary for some four years. She was also on the New London Historical Society Board. Ardene and her husband had a very busy life. They attended many shows, concerts, plays and musical events. They were members of the Park Ridge Senior Club for many years that offered dinners, entertainment and outings. The family made many trips to Chicago for family holidays and exploring Chicago. They saw Donahue and many Oprah shows. They still laugh about the time they went to a Trunk Show at a hotel trying on expensive fashion furs. In her later years she was proud of her orchids. Ardene was always busy cooking, baking or sewing. Her relationship with her family was strong. She moved to New London in 2013 and was happy to return to her hometown. Her family involved her in many activities, social events and travel. Her nieces called her their “other sister” until their parents died, and then she was their “other mother”. Ardene was always young at heart. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa since 2016.

Ardene is survived by her son, Clyde (Laurie) Rane;; nephew, Eugene (Linda) Peters; nieces, Yvonne (Terry) Drake, LuAnn (Greg) Kamke, Nancy (Larry) Klug and brother-in-law, James Post. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. Ardene was preceded in death by her husband, William Post; her parents; her brother, Leo (Lorraine) Peters; niece, Marilyn Kabble; in-laws, Albert and Marie Post; Arthur and Eunice Meltzer and Helen Post- wife of James Post.

The funeral service for Ardene will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa with Rev. Nathan Reichle officiating. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London and again on Friday at the church from 9-10:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Caledonia. Please make memorials to www.lutherancharities.org, Lutheran Charities/Comfort Dogs-LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs-3020 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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Nancy Mae Wendt, age 70, of New London, formerly of Manawa, died on Monday, September 30, 2019.

She was born on June 24, 1949 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Edwin and Mae (Suprise) Schultz. Nancy graduated from Clintonville High School. On October 25, 1969, she was united in marriage to Darryl Wendt in Clintonville. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2007. Nancy was a stay at home mother until she started working as a cook at the Country Drive Inn in Manawa. Later in life, she enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and her best friend’s Jane Beyer and Carla Strehlow. Nancy will be remembered for her loving and generous spirit and her enjoyable sense of humor. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa.

She is survived by her children: Michael (Anne) Wendt; Tammy (Jason) Brauch; grandchildren: Gabriella, Evelyn and Jenna; siblings: Shirley (Jerome) Kuehl, Sandy (Raymond) Brier, Karen (Eugene) Killips, Dennis (Jane) Schultz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Terry (Sandra) Wendt. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister Phyllis Schultz and a brother Roger (Marsha) Schultz.

The funeral service for Nancy will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Manawa with Rev. Tedd Lees officiating. Burial will be in Little Creek Cemetery, Town of Little Wolf. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home, Manawa, 920-596-2500, www.clinehansondahlkefuneralhomes.com

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Kent Albert Hager, 66, of New London, WI, formerly of Dwight, died peacefully at home surrounded by his immediate family on October 3, 2019, after a brief but tumultuous battle with cancer.

He was born on April 2, 1953, in Bloomington, IL, to George and Lois (Swansbro) Hager of Dwight, IL. The second of four children, he spent his childhood and early working years in Dwight. He attended the Dwight Township public schools and graduated in 1971. He attended Hanover College in Madison, IN, receiving an M.S. degree in economics in 1975. While at Hanover, he joined the Sigma Chi – Chi Chapter fraternity and became a Life Loyal Sig in 1988. One of Kent’s favorite stories is recounting the details about the tornado that ripped through the campus on his 21st birthday. A course involving small town economic analysis spurred his interest in city planning, and this led to his 41-year public service career in city and county government.

A lifelong worker and public servant, Kent returned to Dwight briefly to work at the R R Donnelley commercial printing plant to pay for his tuition for graduate school at Florida State University, where he earned an M.S. degree in urban and regional planning in 1975. During his time in Florida, Kent worked for the regional planning council in Ocala before accepting a position as a senior planner for the San Luis Valley Council of Governments in Alamosa, CO. In this capacity he honed his grant writing skills to obtain state and federal funds for a variety of projects. He served as a circuit-rider city manager to four small SLV communities: Center, Creede, Manassa and Saguache. In 1985 he was hired as the city-county-land use administrator for Creede and Mineral County, where he remained until 1995.

In 1988 he married Callie Cochran, and they have raised two daughters. A newly-formed county administrator position for Lake County drew him to Leadville, CO, where he worked for four years. In 1999 he and his family moved to New London, where he served as the city administrator until his retirement in May of this year. He is a lifetime member of the International City County Management Association, Rotary International, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Creede Chapter No. 506.

Kent’s pastimes often involved being out on the open road and meeting new people. He enjoyed flying glider planes and attending numerous Indianapolis and Daytona 500 races, Road America events at Elkhart Lake, the Iola Car Show, and the Symco Shakedown. A perfect day included riding his classic 1950 Harley Davidson 45 Flathead on winding county roads or hopping in his MG Midget for a trip to Keller Park or Tustin. He loved live music and exploring hole-in-the-wall taverns off the beaten path. He was an amazing cook who enjoyed taking risks with spices and condiments. Kent enjoyed hearing and telling stories, but he avoided gossip and malicious conversations, asking why people couldn’t just get along with one another.

He was a member of the Dwight United Methodist Church, the Leadville Presbyterian Church, and the New London First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Kent is preceded in death by his nephew, Jeffrey G. Neville, of Carrollton, Texas; his mother, Lois A. Hager, of Dwight; and his older brother, Scott R. Hager, of Dwight. He is survived by his wife, Callie Cochran-Hager of the home; two daughters, Quinn Elizabeth (special friend Josh Ewert) and Erin Beth; his father, George Hager, of Dwight; two sisters, Martha (Tom) Neville of Carrollton, TX, and Cynthia (John) Downey of Geneva, IL; two nephews, Thomas Neville and Cole Downey, and one niece, Margot Downey.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2019 at The First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London with Rev. Greg Watling officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the American Hemochromatosis Society or the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation.

Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London, WI 54961, 920-982-3232, www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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Somantha Danielle Lynn Shanklin passed away unexpectedly at her home in Weyauwega WI on October 3, 2019.

Somantha was born on February 21, 1993 in Stevens Point WI to Keith and Sherry Shanklin. She grew up in the Waupaca/King and Weyauwega area. Somantha enjoyed doing things outside and spending time with her friends and family. She graduated from Weyauwega high school in 2011. She worked a couple of places before finding a job that she really liked. For the last six years she worked at Alliance Ind. Somantha always enjoyed being at work, and making other people laugh and have fun at work. Over the last couple of years, she enjoyed learning to hunt with her brother and dad, and getting her first buck.

Somantha is survived by her grandfather Bert Shanklin; her father Keith Shanklin; her mother Sherry Mayer; her brother Kody (Molly) Shanklin, and by her two cats that she loved very much, Zephora and Malachi. Also, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Somantha will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends, and co-workers. Somantha was preceded in death by her grandparents Henry and Gladys Hintz and Lois Shanklin.

A memorial service will be held on Friday October 11, 2019 at 11 A.M. at the Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca. Tony Turner will officiate. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday October 11, 2019 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service at 11 A.M. at the Holly Funeral Home.

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Loretta Wilkening, was born in Waupaca on September 1, 1935 and died at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King on October 3, 2019 at the age of 84.

Loretta worked 40 years side by side with her husband Wallace on their income tax and real estate business. She loved her family and friends fiercely. She spent her last years of life as a resident of the Veterans Home at King.

She is preceded in death by her husband Wallace Wilkening and son Charles Lipke.

Survived by son Patrick Wilkening (Debbie), daughter Dawn Biba (Greg), and sister Jean Wilson, along with four grandchildren; Aaron (Nova), Jeanni (Jarrod), Adam and Kaylee and five great-grandchildren; Maxwell, Evelyn, Sehla, Samson, and Janice.

A celebration of Loretta’s life will be held at her daughter’s home on Saturday, November 30th at 1:00 pm.  The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements.

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Calvin O. Nehring, age 84, of Weyauwega, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was born in the Town of Saxeville, Waushara County, son of Reinhold and Esther (Yohr) Nehring. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in West Bloomfield. Calvin graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1953. After high school he joined the U.S. Marines Corps Air Wing in January 1954. He was honorably discharged in January of 1956. He also was in the reserves for six years. On September 28, 1957, he was united in marriage to Betty Bachmann at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. He worked at Foremost Dairies following his time in the service until August of 1965 when he went into farming. Calvin served on several boards at church and was on the Weyauwega-Fremont School Board. For 25 years, he was a volunteer fireman in the Town of Lind. He was a member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; mother: Esther; children: James (Kathleen) Nehring and children Alex and Megan; Daniel (Jennifer) Nehring and their children Sara and Madelyn; siblings: Carlton (Bonnie) Nehring, Gary (Sharon) Nehring, Joann (Orville) Behm, Arlene (Doug) Sebstead, Sandy (Gary) Wolfe, Monica (Ken) Larsen and Kay (Dave) Niven; sister-in-law: Irma Zabel. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Reinhold, and a brother-in-law Jerome Zabel.

The Christian Funeral for Calvin will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega with Rev. Aaron Kristopeit officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. A visitation for Calvin will be held at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

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Roger Lee Brendemuehl, 80, Bear Creek, died Monday, October 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending.

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Daphne K. (Adams) Hankey, of Hortonville, formerly of New London, was tragically taken away from this earth by a car accident on Sunday, October 6, 2019 ,at the age of 57.

She was born in Mattoon, IL about 1:30 p.m. on May 13, 1962, daughter of Thomas and Lyda (Adams), and just so happened she was Lyda’s Mother’s Day present! In 1982 she followed her family up to cold Wisconsin. In 1988 despite being a single mother to two children she graduated nursing school with her RN Degree. On April 16, 1988, Daphne married her other half and soul-mate John Douglas Hankey. So who was Daphne? Well her titles were RN, wife, daughter, sister, mother, niece, aunt, cousin, grandmother, friend… yet she was so very much more. She took pride in keeping her home and making dinners for her family. She loved the sound of a good wind-chime and music resonated her soul and called to her. The beauty of a wildflower mesmerized her and made her feel light. The laughter of her grandbabies fueled her heartbeat. She loved to capture the world through her camera lens to share with others and freeze moments in time. She loved to quilt, to encompass her loved ones in her love even when she couldn’t be with them. With everything she did from homeschooling her children, cross stitching, making Halloween costumes for her children, baking, cooking, she made it all look so easy and effortless. Daphne had a caring, loving, non-judgmental, accepting soul and the gift of words. She had the unique ability to soothe and calm someone through anything they were facing. But words alone can never do her justice; she will be missed always and loved forever.

Daphne is survived by her knight in shining armor, her loving husband John Douglas Hankey; her children whom she loved fiercely, Valerie Johnson (Aron S.), Jared Hankey (Erin M.), John Ethan (Brandy) Hankey; her grandbabies who were her pride and joy, the bits of happy in her eyes, Jessie B., Travis, Ronan, Kail, Scarlett, Georgia, Ruby and bitty boy Quinton; her loving parents, Thomas and Lyda Adams; her “baby” brothers, Troy (Terri) Adams, Shane (Solvei) Adams; sisters in-law, Leslie (Mike) Dugas, Mary (Joe) Hankey and brother in-law Mark Hankey; many nieces and nephews who were a great joy in her life: Sara, Jake, Alesha, Adrian, Mathew, Erin, Annie, Jamie, Eili, Espen, Cora, Benjamin and Michael. Also countless other family and loved ones. Her youngest son Mitchel Wesley Hankey was waiting for her in Heaven along with Mitchel’s best friend and adopted son Jordan Ortner. Anyone that knew Daphne knew that family was more than blood.

A Celebration of Life for Daphne will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London with Rev. Jim Curtis officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of celebration. Family asks instead of flowers to bring wind-chimes as she loved them so, they will hang in the tree by her, Mitch and Jordan’s graves. Feel free to bring your “Daphne” quilt to hang on the chairs at the service. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the familyl www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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Linda S. Zornow, age 58 of Appleton passed away at her home on Monday, September 23, 2019.

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Wayne R. Koehler, 58, of New London, went home to his Savior on Saturday, October 5, 2019, with family and friends by his side.

He was born on July 17, 1961, in West Bend, WI to the late Leonard & Ida (Parnitzke) Koehler. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend, Wisconsin. His family moved to Shawano where Wayne attended primary school and was confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church. Wayne graduated from Shawano High School in 1980. He also attended Fennimore Technical Collage to complete his certification in meat cutting. On June 20, 2015, he was united in marriage to Scarlett (Besaw) Polley at the Wilson Gazebo in New London, surrounded by their family and friends. Wayne was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. He lived his life by example and was always someone you could count on to be there no matter what. His faith, family and friends were his priority, and in that order. He was always good for his one-liners or singing on-demand to whatever random word you may have said. He also entertained friends and family with his un-reviewed voice texting. He worked for Accurate Appraisal company for almost 20 years – a job that he thoroughly loved. He was also employed at Hillshire in New London for almost 20 years prior to that. When he wasn’t as work, you could find Wayne at the golf course; he never met another golfer he didn’t like. He was even lucky enough to hit three hole-in-ones in his lifetime. Wayne was an avid sports fan of all things Wisconsin – Packers, Brewers, Bucks and the Badgers. He also pitched horse shoes, played numerous years of softball, and loved hunting and fishing too. He was also a great Sheepshead and poker player, which he played on a regular basis with his family and friends. He would routinely pick on a bare queen because, after all, “it’s only chips.” Wayne was a long-time member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London and loved listening to Gospel music.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Scarlett; sons, Marcus (Lauren) Koehler, Weston Koehler (special friend Kaylyn) and grand-son, Michael; step-son Zachariah Polley (special friend Jordan); step-daughter Madison Polley (special friend Matt); his sisters, Nancy Koehler, Shirley (Randy) Hacker, Diane Seehafer, Sharon (Rick) Nuske, and Terri (Tom) Watters; in-laws, Lee & Sue Besaw; brothers-in-law Andrew (Erin) Besaw, Nick (Crystal) Besaw; sister-in-law, Katie (Zack) Smith; grand-parents-in-law, Werner & Jeanine Koehler; his “adopted” mother, Jeanne Nuske; aunt, Isabelle Westerfeld; uncles, Kenny (Dorothy) Koehler, Harley (Alice) Koehler, and William Parnitzke. Wayne is further survived by many nieces, nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ida; two brothers, Ronnie and Allen; and his brother-in-law, Bob Seehafer.
Visitation will be held at the Cline-Hanson Funeral Home (209 W. Cook St., New London) on Thursday, October 10, from 4-8pm and again on Friday at Emanuel Lutheran Church from 9-11am. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 11, at 11am, at Emanuel Lutheran Church (200 E. Quincy St., New London) with Pastor Marcus Schulz presiding. Friends may call at the church from 9am until the time of the service. Interment will be at the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery in New London, WI.
As Wayne’s family, we are grateful to God for giving us so many wonderful memories which we will treasure forever. We have been blessed by Wayne’s amazing friends which were a constant source of support to him, Scarlett and the rest of the family. Thank you to the ThedaCare Hospice nurses who were a great support over the last several weeks. Wayne was the rock of the family and will be in the hearts and thoughts of everyone forever. Wayne had said many times that he “wasn’t here for a long time, but here for a good time.” As the song goes, “He left nothing behind.”

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