Be wary of discount funeral services

My colleagues and I see a growing number of people going out of the area for discount cremation services. The problem is, people don’t know what they want! They don’t know the questions to ask, and they can’t tell if they are being under-served because in many cases, they don’t have much, if any, previous experience in planning a funeral.

There are lots of companies out there claiming to offer “simple” or “affordable” (fancy word for discount) services. These are generally MINIMAL type services with lots of add-ons. By the time you’re done, you’ve actually saved precious little in money, except you’ve traveled to Green Bay or Appleton, and most likely multiple times, and you haven’t gotten the level of care that your local funeral director can provide.

We, meaning myself and my colleagues, are “full service” funeral providers. Speaking for myself, I have been involved in the planning of thousands of funeral or memorial services; therefore, there is a perceived skill set when it comes to dealing with the bereaved.funeral director graphic

When soliciting the services of a discount provider, it’s important to note that you may in fact be sacrificing the “service” you were seeking in the first place; service meaning wisdom and experience in planning a meaningful send-off for your loved one.

For the care you deserve at the passing of a loved one, trust the full service assistance provided by Legacy Funeral Chapels. The teams at our Green Bay and Gillett locations are composed of experts in the field. We specialize in creating personalized funeral services for people of all walks of life. We get to the heart of who the loved one was so we can prepare a unique experience that reflects the person’s personality and interests.

You can reach us any time, day or night, at 920-855-2144 or 920-498-1118.

Clara Edna Rank

Clara Edna Rank

March 04, 1923 – June 20, 2017

Clara E. Rank, age 94, Oconto Falls, formerly of Gillett, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 following a period of declining health.

She was born in Oconto Falls on March 4, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Novak) Chlopek. Clara was married to Marvin E. Rank on June 21, 1952. Together they owned and operated a farm in the Town of Green Valley until retiring to Gillett. Clara was an avid gardener and loved decorating her home inside and out at Christmas time. She also loved to cook, bake and sew.

Clara is survived by nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Marvin, seven brothers and sisters: Sophie, Walter, Edward, Charles, Stanley, Caroline and Helen.

Friends and relatives may call on the family on Friday, June 23, 2017 from 9 to 10:45 AM at ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (127 Garden Avenue, Gillett, WI 54124). A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM with the Reverend David Funk officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

The family sends heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Cottages for creating a family atmosphere that Clara so much enjoyed. The kind and compassionate care of Clara will never be forgotten. Special thanks also to Heartland Hospice for keeping Clara comfortable. For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to St. John’s Catholic Church at the above address.

 

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Friday, June 23, 2017
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

St. John’s Catholic Church
127 Garden Avenue
Gillett, WI 54124

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Friday, June 23, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

St. John’s Catholic Church
127 Garden Avenue
Gillett, WI 54124

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Friday, June 23, 2017
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM

St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Old 22
Gillett, WI 54124

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Doua Pao Lor

March 15, 1962 – June 19, 2017

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Friday, July 14, 2017
8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Saturday, July 15, 2017
12:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Sunday, July 16, 2017
12:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Monday, July 17, 2017
12:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Monday, July 17, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
W. Main Avenue
De Pere, WI 54115

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Georgia M. Tuell

Georgia M. Tuell

February 10, 1920 – June 13, 2017

Georgia M. (Stubbs) Tuell, 97, formerly of the Town of Green Valley, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls where she had been a resident the last 5 years.

Georgia was born in Noblesville, Indiana on February 10, 1920, a daughter of the late Walter and Pearl (Lees) Stubbs. She was married to Hubert Tuell in Crystal Falls, MI on September 3, 1937 and together they raised eight children. In earlier years, Georgia attended Tabor United Methodist Church in Gillett. She was an avid gardener of both flowers and vegetables and also enjoyed all types of crafts. She was an accomplished cake decorator and over the years, she decorated many cakes for family and friends including wedding cakes for her children and grandchildren. Georgia loved her family deeply and will be sadly missed.

She is survived by her children: Allen (Janeva) Tuell of Quitman, TX, George (Rita) Tuell of Green Bay, Wilma (Wayne)Roskom of Cecil, Virginia “Jinx” (Leroy) Nevins of Benson, AZ, Oliver “Buck” (Holly) Tuell of Green Bay, Myra (the late Jessie) Soapes of Mountain Home, AR and Melody June (Charles) Grutza of Green Bay. Georgia also leaves a sister, Alice Weller of Mountain, 24 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Hubert, a son, Donald, her sister Pauline Lundeen and two infant grandchildren.

Friends and relatives may call on the family from 5 to 7 PM on Monday, June 19, 2017 at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett). Visitation continues Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at RIVERVIEW ALLIANCE CHURCH (628 N. Main Street, Oconto Falls). A funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Reverend Kevin Kuhn officiating. Final rest will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery in Gillett. A luncheon will follow at Tabor United Methodist Church.

The family sends special thanks to Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls, as well as to Unity Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Georgia. For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee.

 

Services

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Monday, June 19, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, Wisconsin 54124

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Riverview Alliance Church
628 N. Main Street
Oconto Falls, WI 54154

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Riverview Alliance Church
628 N. Main Street
Oconto Falls, WI 54154

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery
Elm Avenue
Gillett, WI 54124

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Cheng Vang

August 10, 1955 – June 12, 2017

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Services

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Friday, July 07, 2017
8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Saturday, July 08, 2017
8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Sunday, July 09, 2017
8:00 AM – 11:45 PM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Monday, July 10, 2017
12:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

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Monday, July 10, 2017
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Woodlawn Cemetery
Webster Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54301

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