Marion Dorothy Wagner

Marion Dorothy Wagner

September 08, 1923 – August 29, 2014

Marion D. Wagner, 90, passed away August 29, 2014. She was born on September 08, 1923 to the late Carl and Lena Makholm in the town of Maple Valley. She graduated from Suring High School in 1940, attended Waushara County Normal School Wautoma, WI in 1942, graduated from Wisconsin University – Stevens Point in 1959. She was a dedicated educator in the Gillett Public School District as a junior high English teacher, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, WELCA, church council, Gillett Women’s Club, Wisconsin Educators Association, NORTA, and various other service groups. She is preceded in death by husband Rudy Wagner, her parents Carl and Lena Makholm, brothers Austin and Leonard Makholm, and sister Lila Larsen. She is survived by her daughters Marcia Wagner – Oconto Falls, Jill (David) Bowers – Marion, grandchildren Timothy and Beth Bowers, sister-in-law Jane Makholm, nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3,2014 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church east of Suring on Cty Road M. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.

Ethel Mary Schwartz

Ethel Mary Schwartz

July 16, 1935 – August 25, 2014

Ethel Mary Schwartz, age 79, died at The Cottages in Shawano on Sunday, August 24th, 2014. Ethel left us less than 24 hours from when she lost her beloved husband, Loren. She was born July 16th, 1935, on a dairy farm in Nadeau, MI to Antone and Rose (Frazer) Poupore. The youngest of four children, she graduated from Stevenson High School in 1953, where she played half-court basketball. After graduation, she worked for Burlington Railroad in Chicago for 10 years as a statistician. During this time, she traveled to California and Colorado with her girlfriends. She met her husband, Loren Charles Schwartz, at the park pavilion in Gillett, and they married at St. Bruno’s Catholic Church in Nadeau on June 2nd, 1962. They raised 4 children in their home on Eschner Avenue in Gillett. Above all else, Ethel loved her children and cherished her 13 grandchildren. She loved to golf, camp, fish, visit casinos, eat a good steak, and watch her children and grandchildren in all sorts of sports. Though initially more of a Chicago Bears fan, Ethel became a devout Brett Favre follower, and actually has a personalized autographed picture that she was very proud to own. In 1982 Ethel became a baseball fan, following the Milwaukee Brewers to the brink of the World Series. Finally, she became a big fan of Tiger Woods, and expressed frustration with his recent struggles. Most summer memories were made spending time with the kids in the backyard pool in Gillett, camping throughout Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan, and going to Pickeral Lake. She was a great cook and homemaker for Loren and the kids. Everyone’s favorites included Ethel’s apple pie, meat pie, and homemade dressing. There was not a morning without a homemade breakfast for her children before school, or a day that an amazing dessert was not waiting after dinner. She is survived by her son Rodney (Karen) Schwartz of Pulaski, and their children Brittany (fiancé Kevin Arvey), Eric, and Sam; son Brian (Peggy) Schwartz of Appleton, and their children Leah, Anna, Carrie, and Isaac; daughter Renee (Dave Winger) Schwartz of Neenah, and her children Meghan, Lauren, and Ben; daughter Jodi Symons of Onalaska, and her children Emily, Stephanie, and Drew. Ethel is further survived by her sister Helen Brazil of Redford, MI, and her brother Norbert Poupore of Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband Loren, and her brother Melvin from muscular dystrophy in 1947. For their loving care, Ethel’s family would like to thank Dr. Genadi Maltinski and his staff, Heartland Home Health Care, and the staff at The Cottages of Shawano.
Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett. Visitation will resume Friday, August 29, 2014 from 9-10 a.m at St. John’s Catholic Church, Gillett. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with Father Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Internment will take place following the Mass in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Kuehl Funeral Home (920)855-2144 will be assisting the family. Per the family’s request memorial contributions can be made to either the Arthritis Foundation or Heartland Hospice.

Loren Charles Schwartz

Loren Charles Schwartz

January 13, 1930 – August 24, 2014

US VeteranLoren Charles Schwartz, age 84, died at The Cottages in Shawano on Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. He was born January 13th, 1930, on a dairy farm in Porterfield, WI, to Carl and Cecelia (Wiedemeier) Schwartz. The oldest of 5 children, he attended school through the 8th grade, and then worked the family farm and on his Uncle Toby’s fox farm. He also developed skills as a carpenter during these years. When his younger brother, Don, reached age 18, Loren was drafted into the army for 2 years, stationed near Anchorage, Alaska , where he earned his high school diploma. Upon returning from Alaska, he worked for his brother-in-law, Elmer Kobus, who was engaged in building power transmission lines in northern Wisconsin. He attended training in Shawano with Badger Breeders to become an artificial inseminator, starting his career in Crandon and eventually settling in Gillett, where he spent the rest of his 35-year career. Loren loved his work and the time he spent getting to know the families on farms in the Gillett, Oconto Falls, and Suring areas, often times taking his children with him during their younger years. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, spending many years hunting deer with his good friends in the Nicolet National Forest near Townsend. He met his wife, Ethel Mary Poupore, at the park pavilion in Gillett, and they married at St. Bruno’s Catholic Church in Nadeau, MI on June 2nd, 1962. They raised 4 children in their home on Eschner Avenue in Gillett. Loren was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at age 39, beginning a long, complex, and painful health journey. The strength and courage with which he handled this longtime illness shaped the character of all those around him. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Gillett, the Gillett Rescue Squad, the Gillett Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion, and was an advisor to the Gillett FFA chapter. Loren loved his children and his grandchildren dearly – never missing a sporting event or concert even on his most challenging days. Time spent at Pickerel Lake with his family, fishing trips to Canada with newly formed friends, and hunting with his sons were some of his happiest times. In his later years, as his health continued to deteriorate, he became an expert bird-watcher, kept his mind sharp putting together very difficult jig saw puzzles, spent hours visiting and drinking coffee with his buddies at local restaurants, and loved to listen to Sunday polkas on television with his wife of 52 years, Ethel. Loren is further survived by son Rodney (Karen) Schwartz of Pulaski, and their children Brittany (fiancé Kevin Arvey), Eric, and Sam; son Brian (Peggy) Schwartz of Appleton, and their children Leah, Anna, Carrie, and Isaac; daughter Renee (Dave Winger) Schwartz of Neenah, and her children Meghan, Lauren, and Ben; daughter Jodi Symons of Onalaska, and her children Emily, Stephanie, and Drew. Loren is also survived by his brother Don Schwartz of Porterfield, and sister Carol Kobus of Green Bay. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Kobus and Marilyn Dudka. For their loving care, Loren’s family would like to thank Dr. Genadi Maltinski and his staff, Heartland Home Health Care, and the staff at The Cottages of Shawano.

Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett. Visitation will resume Friday, August 29, 2014 from 9-10 a.m at St. John’s Catholic Church, Gillett. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with Father Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Internment will take place following the Mass in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Kuehl Funeral Home (920)855-2144 will be assisting the family. Per the family’s request memorial contributions can be made to either the Arthritis Foundation or Heartland Hospice.

Wanda Katherine Rudie

January 11, 1963 – August 12, 2014

Wanda was born to Richard and Carol Nelson, attended Hayes Lutheran School, graduated from Gillett High School, and became an Outstanding Graduate in 4-H. She went on to graduate from NWTC as a Licensed Practical Nurse and concluded her career in insurance. Wanda married Todd R. Rudie on April 19, 1986, and they recently celebrated their 28th anniversary. She became active in 4-H again with her two daughters in 1997 and passed the 4-H tradition on to them. Wanda was active in the church and educated many young souls in Sunday school. She is survived by her husband Todd, daughters Heather and Alyssa, her parents, siblings Rodney and Hope, and nieces and nephews. Friends and family may call from 1-3 p.m. Friday, August 15, at St. John’s Riverside Church, Gillett. A funeral ceremony will be celebrated at 3 p.m. with Pastor James Athey officiating. Internment will take place following services in St. John’s Riverside cemetery. Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, is assisting the family.

Gloria Rosalie Young

Gloria Rosalie Young

April 12, 1945 – April 10, 2014

Gloria R. Young, 68, 9584 Rose Road, Gillett, entered into rest April 10, at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her family. The former Gloria Wurtsbaugh daughter of the late Dale and Marguerite Eades was born April 12, 1945. Gloria is survived by her husband Raymond “Chicken” Young Jr.; three children Kenneth (Paula) Young, Gillett, Kristina (Penny) Young, Appleton, and Tracey Young; and a special friend Mindy Young; Six grandchildren, Zach, Heidi, Alex, Jon, Charles, and Little John; two great-grandchildren Rhiannon and Ada with two more on the way; Eleven brothers and sisters and their families; Two brother-in-laws; Five sister-in-laws and their families; and many other relatives and close friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her mother and father-in-law Raymond and Alice Young; and two infant children Troy and Tori; and three siblings. Together Chicken and Gloria were the proud owners and operators of a well drilling business. Gloria had several hobbies throughout life such as enjoying the outdoors, spending time with the “granddogs,” and watching the hummingbirds and eagles. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time and fishing with the grandchildren on “grandma’s pond.” One of her favorite past times was BINGO, and she sure was lucky!

Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday April 15, at Kuehl Funeral Home Gillett, WI. Funeral services will be held the same day beginning at 6 p.m. with Pastor Gerhardt Miller officiating.