Phillip C. Stinemates, age 96, of Waupaca, WI passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Park Vista – Legacy in Waupaca.

He was born in Waupaca, WI on April 28, 1923, a son of the late Charles and Grace (Voysey) Stinemates. He married Arlene (Jones) Smith in July of 1972 in Waukesha, WI. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2003. Philip was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He had been a member of the Freemasons.

Survivors include his nephew, Phillip (Karen) Bodenheimer, Waupaca, WI; niece, Nancy (Kevin) Schroeder, Waupaca, WI; stepson, Rick (Lisa) Smith, Folsum, LA; stepdaughter, Cheryl Curik, Manchester, MO. He is further survived by Sandy Bodenheimer, Judy Bodenheimer and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife – Arlene, sister – Evelyn Bodenheimer, nephews – William Bodenheimer and Thomas Bodenheimer.

Funeral Services will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, with Brenda Hewitt officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Lakeside Memorial Park in Waupaca. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 12 (noon) until the time of the service at the funeral home.

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Wilbern “Willie” C. Kratzke, age 92, residing in Wittenberg passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

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Nancy Leigh (Grill) Baumgartner, age 72 of Clintonville passed away on Monday Feb. 10, 2020.

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Shirley M. Knitt, age 83 of the Village of Howards Grove, formerly of the Township of Larrabee, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020 at her residence.

Shirley Marie Knitt was born June 23, 1936 in Green Bay, WI, daughter to the late Gilbert and Edna (Constance) Clark. After graduating from West De Pere High School in 1954, Shirley attended Outagamie County Teacher’s College and U.W. Oshkosh, where she earned a degree in elementary education. Shirley was united in marriage to Emory Knitt at the Congregational Church in De Pere on September 21, 1963. She taught in the De Pere area for seven years, and later in the city of Marion as well as the rural areas outside of Marion. In 1969, expecting her second child, she retired from teaching in a classroom; but she remained a life-long teacher, primarily with her daughters, but also for neighbors and friends. She was a T.O.P.S. area Captain, a member of the Clintonville and the Sheboygan Evening Lions Clubs, and a former Clintonville school board member. Emory and Shirley provided adult foster care, drove school bus, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Shirley was a member at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville for 45 years, and later a member of Faith Lutheran Church, also in Clintonville. In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting; she was also a phenomenal cook. She also enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with her daughters.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa K. Knitt, Howards Grove and Amy L. Knitt, Leland, NC; and sister-in-law: Joan Clark, West De Pere. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emory; and her brother, Wayne Clark.

Memorial services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, with the Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville, on her birthday, June 23, 2020. Friends may call on Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Shirley’s name are preferred to be directed to: the breast cancer research organization of your choice; the Clintonville Lion’s Club; or T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club, Inc. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

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Bernice R. Anderson, age 81 of Clintonville, went home to be with her Valentine, early Saturday morning, February 15, 2020 at Post Atrium Acute Care at Maple Lane.

Bernice Ruth Anderson was born October 25, 1938 in the Township of Maine, daughter to the late George L. and Alice (Strong) Fields. She attended Sunset Elementary School in the Town of Maine, then Meadow Grove in Deer Creek, later attending Clintonville High School. Bernice was united in marriage to Victor “Vic” Anderson on January 19, 1957 at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. She worked at Hansen Glove Factory for 12 years until the business closed, later working at Simmons Juvenile Products until her retirement in the late 1990s. Bernice was a faithful, active member of Christus Lutheran Church. Bernice and Vic enjoyed their time at the cottage on Lac Vieux Desert and loved to fish up there. Bernice was a huge Packers fan and also loved to play Sheepshead and always got her walking done around Clintonville. She will be remembered as a hard-worker who loved her family dearly.

Bernice is survived by: daughter, Carol (Larry Stilen) Koplien, Clintonville; sons, Roger (Lois) Anderson, Clintonville and David (Rose) Anderson, Clintonville; grandchildren: Cory Desmond, Clintonville; Cathy (Robert) Besch, New London; Michael Anderson, Clintonville; Travis (Kristin) Anderson, Clintonville; Scott (Robyn) Bailey, Waupaca; Joe (Bridget) Bailey, Manawa, and Lori (Todd) Mattes, Clintonville; great-grandchildren: Tyler Schulz, Cameron Sparks, Jayden and Landon Anderson, Henry Desmond, Connor, Dawson and Avery Bailey, Marlee and Zhenya Mattes; brothers, Robert (Rachael) Fields, Clintonville and Joseph (Janet) Fields, Bear Creek. Numerous other relatives and friends. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor; a son-in-law, Robert Koplien; a sister, Ruth in infancy; brothers, Leonard, Irvin, and Gerald Fields.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville with Intern Shelly Klemp officiating. Interment will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will begin on Wednesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting the Anderson family. An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.

The Anderson family wishes to thank the staff at Atrium Post Acute Care at Maple Lane, and Heartland Hospice. The loving care shown to Bernice was unparalleled.

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Gentle, kind, hardworking are just a couple words to describe David J. Williams, 82, who went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020 in Wild Rose, WI. He was surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on August 26, 1937 to Rosetta (Tiedeman) and Germain Williams in Milwaukee, WI. After losing his father at age 7, David’s mother remarried Burns A. Cash. David spent the majority of his childhood in Madison, WI. He graduated from Madison West High School. He served overseas in the Army for three years and then received his Associate Degree in Retail Marketing. In 1964 he married the love of his life Elizabeth Holt. David was hard working at his profession as a clerk for the US Postal Service in Madison, WI, where he worked for 32 years. David enjoyed spending time with his family, being involved in their church, watching the Brewers, Packers, and UW sports, along with listening to music. He may have been the best Trivial Pursuit player on the planet.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth of 55 years; daughters, Carrie (Scott) Kingston of Wild Rose and Anna (Mike) Steinke of Oak Creek, WI; grandchildren, David, Samuel, Keyvalin, Mason and other loving family and friends. David is preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, and brother, Richard.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m., with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home, 526 S. Main Street, Waupaca, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made out to Faith Community Bible Church or Victory Church. Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com

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Roma A. Verg-Milligan, age 86 of Tigerton passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 in Shawano.

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Thomas J. “Tom” Pask, age 70, of Withee, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Marshfield Medical Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen. Family and friends are welcome on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Tom was born on January 21, 1950, the son of August and Ruth (Borchardt) Pask at St. Michaels in Stevens Point, WI. He attended high school in Amherst and later married Sharon Rogers on November 17, 1979 in Stevens Point.

Tom worked for Don’s Salvage in Medford, and also loved fishing, hunting, camping and playing cards.

Tom is survived by his wife, Sharon of Withee; five children: Virgil (Jennifer) Wysocki of Medford, Sheila (Tim) Heindl of Abbotsford, Cindy (John) Lenz of Dorchester, Jason Pask of Dorchester and Tina (Bill) Gerrettie of Wisconsin Rapids; seven grandchildren: Kimberly (fiancé Michael Zelms), Allen, Tamra, Tabitha, Abigail, Jerome, and Ganessa; and one great-grandchild, Avan. He is further survived by his brother, Alvin (Bonnie) Pask of Amherst. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com

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Frances Margaret Smolen, 80, passed away peacefully in Stevens Point on February 14, 2020 under the care of Hospice.

She was born in Waukesha, WI on April 17, 1939, the only child of Margaret and Anthony Smolen. Frances lived much of her life in the Amherst area. She held a certification as a Naturopath and enjoyed working with healing herbs and plants.

Frances is survived by five children: Richard “Rudi” (Karen) Rudiger, Victoria (Simon) Weller, Robert Rudiger, William (Carol) Rudiger and John Borgen; four grandchildren: Chelsea (Alex) Sommers Sr., Toni Rudiger, Stevie and Ali Rudiger; six great-grandchildren: Liam, Augustine, Josiah, Marie-Therese, Pio and Assunta Sommers.

A private memorial gathering was held by family. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HonorOne.com under obituary listings.

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Judith L. Taylor, age 64 of Clintonville passed away Monday morning, February 17, 2020 at her home.

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Howard Essmann, age 79, of Cloverleaf Lakes, Clintonville, passed away February 20, 2020, in Minneapolis, MN.

Howard was born May 24, 1940 in Clintonville, WI. He was the son of the late Carl and Emma (Peters) Essmann, also of Clintonville. He attended St. Martin elementary school and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1958. On December 26, 1964, Howard married Shirley Klukas in Bloomer, WI. They were married until Shirley’s passing on April 21, 2001. For 36 years, he was employed as an engineer at FWD Seagrave corporation, retiring on January 3, 1997. He took great pride in the work he did and often stopped at fire houses to see the trucks in use. Howard and Shirley retired to Pine Lake, Clintonville. Howard enjoyed working outdoors, making firewood, planting trees, doing yardwork and helping his neighbors. He was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and season ticket holder, attending many games in the Lombardi era. When asked when he got those tickets, his response was “1965, when they added that part of the stadium on.” However, he was one that did NOT attend the Ice Bowl – He forgot to sign the check and was not issued a ticket. He was a member of Christus Lutheran Church from 1964 until his passing.

Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn Essmann, Lakeville, MN; son, John (Sherri) Essmann, Wayne, IL; his granddaughter, Morgan (Maggie) Essmann, and his AFS Daughter, Patty (Ale) Delise, Milan, Italy; sisters-in-law, Sharon Gunderman, Muskego, WI, and Mary Essmann, Ocala, FL. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents, and his brother Harold Essmann.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Christus Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Brian Crocker officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Friends may call at the at Christus Lutheran Church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Clintonville Goodfellows. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting the Essmann family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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Ruth Schimke, 83, of Waterford, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home.

Born in Hazel Green, Wisconsin on February 7, 1937, she was the daughter of Guerdon and Esther (nee Lightcap) Browning. Her early years were spent in Platteville, where she graduated from Platteville High School. She also attended college at UW-Platteville and Viterbo College in LaCrosse. In 1958, she was united in marriage to John Schimke. Following marriage, they resided in Neenah and Menasha before moving to Milwaukee and Honey Creek. Her and her husband eventually retired to Lublin, Wisconsin. John preceded her in death on January 21, 2010.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimers Association.

A visitation for Ruth will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 from noon until 4 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 S. Browns Lake Drive, Burlington, WI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Lublin, Wisconsin with Rev. Vijay Madani officiating. Relatives and friends may visit with the family before the time of service from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Cemetery following the service. www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com

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Earl Eugene Stiebs, age 91, of New London, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Joseph Residence.

Earl was born on September 17, 1928 to the late Edward and Clara (Miller) Stiebs in the Township of Royalton. He grew up on a farm near Manawa and sold Stiebs potatoes and produce for his father. On August 30, 1952, Earl was united in marriage to Doris Richmond in Stevens Point. She preceded him in death in 2014. He worked at Weyauwega Milk Products for 16 years and Hamilton’s Canning Factory for 22 years, where he served as union president. Earl taught Sunday school and confirmation classes and was a Lay Pastor. He loved gardening, animals, and having a good debate.

Earl is survived by his children, Marie (Joe) Barker, New London; Lori Stiebs (Mark Mathewson), New London; Catherine (Gary) Martzke, Shawano; Richard (Lisa) Stiebs, Oshkosh and Bill (Lynn) Stiebs, Appleton; daughter-in-law, Bobbi Stiebs, New London; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his dear friend Betty, in-laws, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, and his dog Teddy. Besides his parents and wife Doris, he was preceded in death by a son David; grandson Bryan; five brothers, one sister, a brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.

The funeral service for Earl will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London with Rev. Marcus Schulz officiating. Visitation will be held at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and also at the church on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Baldwins Mill Cemetery, Township of Royalton. The Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London is serving the family. www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph Residence, Trinity Terrace and ThedaCare Hospital in New London.

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Irene (Suehs) Sarna, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Manawa Community Living Center in Manawa, WI.

She was born March 14, 1921, in the town of Lebanon, Waupaca County to Gustav and Anna Suehs. She was a 1938 graduate of Watertown High School in Watertown, WI. Shortly thereafter she sought employment at Republic Tool and Machine in Chicago, IL and lived with her Aunt on the near north side. It was at Republic where Irene would be introduced to her husband Edward A. Sarna (deceased). As Irene would relate, “it was not love at first sight,” but after Ed returned home from serious wounds during WW II, Irene fell in love and they were married in 1948 and would stay that way for over 50 years until Ed’s death in 2003. Danny came along in 1950 and David in 1954, in what was the Sarna neighborhood on Oakley Street, Chicago. After a period of time the family moved to Evergreen Park, IL, where the boys graduated from high school and pursued their individual careers. Eventually purchasing Sarna’s Service Center in Manawa, WI and building a log home on the Little Wolf, Irene returned home and the shop operated until 1989, at which time the Schierl Company purchased the business and Ed and Irene retired. During that period, they were able to go on several trips to various locations. Irene was involved in church choirs both in Manawa and Symco, Sarah’s Circle, DAV Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, etc. After Ed’s passing Irene stayed on the home place enjoying simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, snacking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Irene also had a proud respect of our nation and the military, of which many of her family members served.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel and David; daughters-in-law, Brenda and Debbie; Brother Gordon (Bud) Suehs; grandchildren: Jason, Jenny, Jackie, Michael and Dawn; great-grandchildren: Tyler, Logan, Liviya, Boden, Joey, Harper, Jordan and many other nephews and nieces.

Private family services were held for Irene at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa. The Cline Hanson Dahlke Funeral Home in Manawa is serving the family.

The family would gratefully like to thank the Manawa Community Nursing Center for their tremendous care, concern and thoughtfulness during this difficult period.

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1928-2020

Enola, a long-time New London resident, received the most wonderful, unexpected surprise Tuesday morning, 25 Feb 2020. Her Lord and Saviour, Jesus, called her home to eternal life and the heavenly Circle-Two-Step she had dreamed. Her loving heart quit beating at rest in her easy chair, where she was discovered shortly after.

Just 91 years young, born 4 Dec 1928 at 111 East Warren Street (colorful from the start with red hair and full-body freckles!) to parents, Arthur Alex Phillip Kopitzke and Elsa Elisabeth Hedtke (grandparents immigrated from Kreis Schubin, Provinz Posen, Poland). Annie Mitchell was the midwife at her birth. Her name was chosen from a cookie at the time. Christian baptism, confirmation, and marriage were at Emanuel Lutheran Church, attended Lutheran School K-8, and Washington High School graduate May 1946. Playing trumpet in her father’s orchestra, “The Harmony Kings” for a wedding dance, she met the love of her life, William “Bill” Francis Steinbach (1917-2007). They wed 16 Nov 1946, honeymooning to Sudbury, Canada to buy car tires, post-WWII! Enola earned correspondence degrees in Commercial Art (1962) and Writing (post-retirement). Her creative store-front window paintings “Holiday Murals by Enola” enlivened 15 Fox-Valley-area cities during six annual holidays for over 45 years!

Custom signs and truck lettering were also her talents. She spent six months painting a large-scale mural for the Emmanuel School stage back wall in the former gym and painted an English-Country wall mural in her home. Enola chaired Election Board District 2 for many years and was active in politics. She and her husband farmed at Ogdensburg and Iola before building their custom dream home in New London. Memberships/Activities: Emanuel Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid, Assistant Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language), Charter Member – Wolf River Art League, painting nature scenes, sewing, photography, writing (hymns, poetry, short stories), gardening, canning, Early Risers Golf League, Bowling – Fruit League, fishing, tobogganing, HS-marching band, accordion, organ, and violin (in retirement), collecting Santa figurines, Nutralite Sales, polka dancing, sheepshead card games, picnics, family reunions, bus trips, jogging and aerobics, and traveling (33 states, Canada, Bahamas Cruise, and 50th Anniversary Caribbean Cruise and stay on Saint Maarten). Although arthritis slowed her down, her mind was still jogging and sharp!

Loved ones resting in eternity: husband of 61 years, parents, siblings (and spouses): Mildred (Arnold) Krenke, Elmer (Viola) Kopitzke, Maeferd (Vernice) Kopitzke, Erwin Steinbach, Alfred (Evelyn) Steinbach, Leonard Paulson; and life-long, sister-friend: Bonny (Wesley) Thomack. Still kickin’ are her children: Larry (Jan) Steinbach, Park City, Utah; Linda (Richard) Windmoeller, Phillips; Julie (John) Hintz, Waupaca; David (Debra) Steinbach, Neenah; grandchildren (10): Matthew and Chelsea Steinbach; Meliza, Marina, and Sofia Windoeller; Andrew and Breanna Hintz; Jared, Bryce, and Isabella Steinbach; great-grandchild: Nevaeh Hintz; sister-in-law Eileen Paulson nee Steinbach; nieces/nephews/ cousins; grand-dogs Nikko, Ozzy, Sasha, Charley; and grand cats (from which asthma kept her away!).

Enola is fondly remembered by many whom she loved dearly. Her Saviour, Jesus, she loved most of all. Funeral service: 11 a.m., Tuesday, 3 Mar 2020, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London, with visitation 9-11 a.m. at church prior. Luncheon in the church basement, followed by Christian burial: Little Wolf Cemetery, Manawa same afternoon.

Cline & Hanson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. The family requests Memorial gifts (in lieu of flowers) be designated to Emanuel Lutheran School Tuition Fund or Fox Valley Lutheran High School, as Enola preferred. We leave you with her words:
“Light as a feather the breeze goes by and brings along clouds in the sky.
Light as the clouds so puffy and white, the feather floats down, dancing and light.
Where lies the feather though big or small? It lands in the forest or near a garden wall.
Light as a feather, a bird I see, will leave it behind, a Remembrance of me.”
Page 22, Memory Lane, by Enola J. Steinbach, (c)2011, Eber & Wein Publishing

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Nancy A. Lind of Waupaca, formerly of Chicago, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

She was born in Chicago on July 19, 1935 to the late Ednar and Thelma (Bordwick) Lind. Nancy was a Special Education Teacher in Chicago for many years. She had a special love of dogs and when she retired she founded and was CEO of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Nancy lived for 80 years in one home in Chicago, she sold her home and moved to Waupaca to be close to family. She lived at Bethany Home and was an active member there playing cards, puzzles and art work. She also enjoyed watching sports.

She will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law, Dolores Lind; nieces and nephews: Daniel (Sue) Lind, Dale (Sarah) Lind, David Lind, Denise Roman; great-nieces and nephews: Jordan (Becca) Lind, Taylor (Jesy) Lind, Jackie Mullins, McKenna Roman, great-great-nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dwain Lind.

According to Nancy’s wishes, no services will be held.

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Jean A. Johnson, age 64 of the Town of Larrabee, formerly of Ogdensburg, passed away Saturday evening, February 29, 2020 at her home. A memorial service date and time are currently pending with Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville.

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Dennis K. Gilligan, 73 of Embarrass, formerly of Gillet, passed away Feb. 26, 2020 in Embarrass.

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James G. Gardner of Waupaca, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, 28 February 2020, surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born on Kindley Air Force Base, Bermuda on the 15th May 1964, and was the sixth of eight children of George and Rose Gardner of Waupaca. He was preceded in death by his father, George W. Gardner. Jim attended Dr. Howard School in Champaign, IL, School 70, St. Joan of Arc School, Chatard and Cathedral High Schools in Indianapolis, IN. He participated with track and soccer teams. He earned a BS in Public Health from Indiana University and an MS in Population Health from UW Madison. Jim served with distinction in the US Air Force and was stationed in TX at Lackland and Brooks Air Force Bases, and Fort Sam Houston. Overseas he was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany and Zaragoza Air Force Base, Spain. He earned the title “Airman of the Year” in 1985 and played on the Air Force Soccer team in Europe. On Aug 28, 1988, Jim observed the worst airplane crash in German history, the Ramstein Air Show Disaster. He immediately rushed to help people burning from jet fuel, triaged casualties, comforted the dying, and loaded transports for hospitals. It was a day he had never forgotten. In civilian life, Jim worked for the US Department of Health in Public Health and Communicable Diseases for the New Jersey Area before moving on to the Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA and later, remotely from Madison and Waupaca, WI. He was involved in health program development, management and funding until his retirement. Jim was a proud member of the esteemed Mensa Club. Locally, he was a member of the Waupaca Area Genealogical Society and enjoyed researching, verifying, documenting and computerizing old historical records. He was a long-time contributor to the FindAGrave web site which documents individual grave sites to aid people conducting genealogical research. Jim spent many days documenting thousands of grave sites to help others find loved ones’ final resting places. He was the author of many books; the result of the research he conducted on veteran and non-veteran cemeteries throughout the state of Wisconsin. Jim’s work was done to bring honor and respect to veterans no longer able to speak for themselves.

Jim is survived by his mother, Rose A. Gardner, and seven siblings: Joseph W. (Kathleene) Gardner, Paris, MI; Mary K. Gardner, Chicago, IL; Michael G. (Debbie) Gardner, Savoy, Illinois; Jeanne C. (David Miller) Gardner, Elbert, CO; Monica R. Gardner, Waupaca; John R. Gardner, Fort Worth, TX; Matthew R. (Rhonda) Gardner, Danville, IN and Lisa D’Avignon, his best friend for 37 years, Kenosha, WI. Jim was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca. One of his favorite places to visit and research was the Durwood’s Glen Retreat Center, Baraboo, WI. Jim researched paintings, books and lives of Durwood family members, as well as their journey to America and travels and activities as they settled here. He conducted extensive research on the history of Durwood buildings: most important was St. Mary of the Woods Chapel and Durwood family cemetery.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the Tiny Homes for Vets Program. Please go to the Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin https://vetsoutreachwi.us. Click on the donate button and when filling it out, comment that your donation is in James G. Gardner’s name and toward the Tiny Homes for Vets Program. The Memorial Service will be on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca. Friends and family may gather on Monday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Jean A. Johnson, age 64 of Ogdensburg passed away at her sister’s home in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County on Saturday evening, February 29, 2020.

Jean was born on June 11, 1955 in Clintonville as the daughter of Luella (Georgson) Moericke and the late Roy Moericke. Soon after her graduation from Marion High School in 1973, Jean began working for Krause Publications in Iola. She enjoyed making friends with her many co-workers and later retired in the mid 1990s. On June 25, 1988, Jean was united in marriage to LeRoy Johnson at Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Clintonville. The couple enjoyed many years together prior to LeRoy’s passing in 2016. In her spare time Jean enjoyed crafting, working in her flower beds, listening to music, dancing, had a passion for horseback riding, and looked forward to a great sunrise with a cup of coffee in hand. Jean was her family historian and often followed her sentences with “tis true” or “indeede”. She loved her family as they loved her. Jean had a strong faith in her Lord and enjoyed her Bethany family over the years.

Survivors include: her mother, Luella Moericke; siblings: Pam (Dan) Holbrook, Missy (Dan) Miller, Lori (Greg) Peterson, Royce Moericke, Eric (Tammy) Moericke, Lee Moericke, Sarah (Randy) Besler, and Bill Moericke; step-children: Bradley (Jennifer) Johnson, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Adam) Wiebe, Heather (Mark) Tiseling, and Benjamin Johnson; and 16 step-grandchildren. Also numerous other relatives and friends. Jean was preceded in death by her father Roy Moericke, husband LeRoy Johnson, a brother Michael Moericke, a niece Rosalee Holbrook, her mother-in-law and father-in-law Alta and Theodore Johnson, a sister-in-law Annette Moericke, and brothers-in-law Teddy and Ronald Johnson.

Jean’s memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Free Church, 264 N. Main Street, Clintonville, WI 54929 with Rev. Kurt Hettinga officiating. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Iola in the spring. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established by Jean’s family. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is entrusted with Jean’s arrangements. www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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