Nov 30, 2017 | Obituaries
Mildred Henrietta (Christensen) Winker, “the Strawberry Lady”, age 97, formerly of Gillett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Woodlands of Suring with family at her side.
Mildred was born in Suring on March 14, 1920, a daughter of the late Christ and Barbara (Holl) Christensen. She attended local schools and was married to Edwin Winkler, Sr. Together they raised a family of twelve children which eventually came to include spouses, 67 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren, 37 great-great grandchildren and even a great-great-great grandchild.
Mildred was well knows as “the Strawberry Lady”, something she cherished for over 63 years. She loved babies! She also enjoyed making hangers for family and friends, baking and travelling. Mildred always took time to visit with friends and neighbors, something she greatly enjoyed. She loved travelling with her family and took her first plane ride with her son, Gene. Mildred was a longtime and faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Gillett. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Mildred is survived by her children: Shirley Lusk of Florida, Helen (the late Buddy) Smith of Wauwatosa, WI, Edwin, Jr. (Joyce) Winkler of Gillett, Gene (Ellen) Winkler of Krakow, Randy (Peggy) Winkler of Gillett, Ricky (Sandy) Winkler of Muskego, Judy (the late Don) Wagner of Gillett, Bonnie (Ken) Juza of Suamico and Debbie (Bryon) Huffman of Wausau. She is also survived by her son-in-law Hoyt Blanchard of Dalton, GA and her daughter-in-law Barbara Winkler of Omro. She also leaves her sisters: Lois Helms of Seymour and Iola Schwab of Menasha, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband and her children: Mary Ann Sell, Dorothy Blanchard and Robert Winkler. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Milton and Russell Christensen and her sisters: Florence Christensen and Orpha Bublitz.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 4 to 8 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 East Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). Visitation continues on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (101 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Reverend Kent Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to either Heartland Hospice who provided Mildred with such exceptional care and compassion or to St. John’s Lutheran Church. The family sends special thanks to the staff of Woodlands of Suring as well.
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Visitation
Sunday, December 3, 2017
4 to 8 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Visitation
Monday, December 4, 2017
9:30 to 10:45 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Monday, December 4, 2017
11 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Monday, December 4, 2017
12:15 PM
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Old 22
Gillett, WI 54124
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Nov 28, 2017 | Obituaries
Ronald Gerald “Ron” Hogan, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lunds on Sunday, November 26, 2017.
Ron was born in El Paso, TX on June 18, 1944, a son of the late Kenneth A. and Alice M (Broehm) Hogan. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Menasha High School. Ron enlisted in the US Navy on June 17, 1961 and proudly served 6 years before being honorably discharged in 1967. He went on to work in sales at Ray’s Tire of Appleton where made countless friends over a career that spanned five decades He was a big fan of Elvis and enjoyed fishing and hunting. With Ron, family was always first. His door was open to all and he was “Dad” to many of his kids’ friends while they were growing up and after. He will be sadly missed.
Ron is survived by his children: Terrilynn Singletary of Shawano, Ronald Verhagen of Shawano, Danny (Amanda) Mish of LaCrosse, Chad Hogan of Bonduel, November (Doug) Seefeldt of Shawano, Tiffeny Hogan of Shawano and Codi Lou (Jason) Harrison also of Shawano. He also leaves his former wife Belinda, 24 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ron is also survived by many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna Bunda, his brother Gary Hogan and his sister Sue Ann Flattof.
A memorial visitation for Ron will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 12 to 3 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (838 S. Fisk Street, Green Bay, WI 54304). A funeral service with full military honors will follow at 3 PM. A pot-luck is planned at LUNDS CORNER (W6102 County Road T, Shawano, WI 54166) at 6PM following the services. All are welcome.
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Memorial Gathering
Saturday, December 2, 2017
12 noon to 3 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapel
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
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Memorial Service
Saturday, December 2, 2017
3 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
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Military Honors
Saturday, December 2, 2017
4 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
838 South Fisk Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
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Nov 24, 2017 | Obituaries
Llewellyn Benjamin Vernon Braun, better known as “Buddy”, truly lived for 73 years. Born on July 17th, 1944 in Gillett, WI, to Walter & Nora Braun, Buddy has impacted every life he touched, ever since. Never giving up without a fight, he passed peacefully on November 19th, 2017. Although he has left us to be with the good Lord in heaven, the memory of him will forever remain.
Buddy was absolutely a legend. Anywhere he went, whether here or there, near or far, somebody always recognized him. Dressed to impress in his Elvis attire, there was always someone, asking for an autograph, or photo with him. If you were lucky enough, he would even sing for you. Not only was he a talented performer, excellent artist, & superb storyteller, he also enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, camping, western movies, gold mining, & socializing. Buddy had an instinct for survival, & an intellect for self-sufficiency. He proudly owned & operated his own farm, worked as an automotive technician, security guard, truck driver, & graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering.
Extremely honored to carry on his name, he is survived by his great grandchildren, Major Llewellyn Carter Vaughn & Wyatt Lee Kocken. By his children, Michele Vaughn, Rochele Braun, Kristin & Chad Winnekens, Clint & Kirstin Braun. By his siblings, Lulabelle Drath, Muriel & Jim Wilke, Charitee & Joe McKenna, & Charmaine Stewart. By his grandchildren, Cory & Genay Vaughn, Alisha Kocken, Coleton & Delayna Winnekens, & Chase Braun. In addition, to many cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, & friends that made a positive impact throughout Buddy’s life.
Llewellyn was preceded in death by his grandchildren Britney & Austin Braun, by his parents, Walter & Nora Braun, his brother Harold Braun, & his sister Virginia Patzer, brother-in-law Edward Patzer & Leon Drath.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS, (108 East Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). Visitation will continue Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at GILLETT BAPTIST CHURCH (10780 Town Hall Road, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Reverend Reggie Reinhold officiating. Interment will be in Frostville Cemetery.
For more information, please visit LegacyFuenralChapels.com or call (920) 855-2144.
Special thank you to Pastor Reinhold, The staff at Oconto Hospital, especially Physician Assistant Mark Fuss, Legacy Funeral Chapels, & Best Friend Jim Swiecichowsk
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Visitation
Friday, December 1, 2017
5 to 7 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Visitation
Saturday, December 2, 2017
9:30 to 10:45 AM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Saturday, December 2, 2017
11 AM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Saturday, December 2, 2017
12:15 PM
Frostville Cemetery
CTY HWY Z
Town of Maple Valley
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Nov 22, 2017 | News
Nearly 400 years ago, the pilgrims of Plymouth colony and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest celebration which has blossomed into today’s Thanksgiving holiday. In rural communities like Gillett thankfulness for the harvest holds deep meaning. In the Gillett community, gardens flourish, farmers take in the crops, and vegetable processing is a major industry. Wisconsin’s short growing season makes harvest time even more precious.
The early pilgrims had much to overcome when they landed in the New World after their long journey on the Mayflower. Their first year was rough, and about half of the original colonists died of starvation and disease. They knew the meaning of hardship and loss.
Today as we sit down to a Thanksgiving feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie, we would be wise to give thanks for the harvest and give thanks for the many blessings we have received.
Thankfulness for our families should be at the top of our list.
Meeting with the families who have lost a loved one reminds me over and over again that family is important. By sharing the struggles and joys of life, families build unity and grow in love. Even when children leave home, family ties bind them for life.
So as you scoop that second helping of Aunt Betty’s dressing today, send up a prayer of thanksgiving for your family. Then go a step further and show your appreciation to your family in the way you act and the words you speak.
The pilgrims knew the importance of giving thanks. They make good role models for all of us.
Nov 22, 2017 | Obituaries
Gordon Wayne Miller passed away peacefully in the afternoon of November 19, 2017 surrounded by those who loved him. He was called home after a long battle with heart issues as a result of Agent Orange.
Gordy was born in Wallace, Michigan on November 13, 1945 to John and Ella (King) Miller. His family moved to Gillett, Wisconsin when Gordy was three years old. He attended Gillett Schools and graduated in 1963. He was drafted into the service in October 1965 and served in Vietnam as a radio transmitter. He returned home in September 1967. He married Jean Van Lannen in August 1970 and welcomed their first child, Crystal Dawn in June 1971. In July 1972, they welcomed twins, Rodney Alan and Wesley Joe.
In the mid-1980s, Gordy moved to Milwaukee, where he worked as a machinist for 20 years. He never forgot his up-north roots and tried to attend Gillett High School sports as often as he could.
Gordy moved to Shawano in 2007 and began attending every Gillett High School sporting event he could, recognized as Gillett’s #1 Fan. He loved to cheer on his boys and girls every game, often traveling to away games. You could typically find him in the same spot on the bleachers, on the football sidelines, or near the dugout, always there to give high fives, a pep-talk, a shoulder to cry on, and especially to give the refs a piece of his mind. If he wasn’t at a sporting event, he still knew all of the stats of the games. He was also a big fan of the M&O conference, willing to recognize a hardworking player on an opposing team – among his favorites were Lauren Edlebeck (Wauskaukee) and Millie Benson (STAA).
When Gordy was not at games, he liked to tinker in his garage, taking apart TVs and other electronics, calling his little shop ‘Miller and Granddaughters.’ Word spread that Gordy would take any electronics, and people as far as Rhinelander would drop off their junk for him. Gordy could not go anywhere without seeing someone he knew because he made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed going to the casino, especially on Mondays to get his senior chicken dinner. He loved playing blackjack with friends from all over and trying his luck on the slot machines.
Gordy is survived by his three children and his grandchildren: Crystal (daughter: Ella), Rodney (wife: Jennifer, daughters: Katilyn and Kami), and Wesley (children: Dylan and Claire; Carrie, children: Tyler and Emma); niece: Linda Myers; cousins: Jim, Kenny, and Carl who were more like brothers; and many other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents: John and Ella; four sisters: Emily, Nancy (Kay, Ronald, Douglas, Patti, and Melodie), Kathy, and Lillian; nephew: Timothy; and his best friend during his service in the Vietnam War: Raymond Elliot of Chestertown, MD who passed away in Vietnam in January 1967.
The Funeral service will take place on Saturday, November 25 at Gillett Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 9am and the service will begin at 11am, followed by a luncheon.
As per Gordy’s wishes, Gillett School students and staff are encouraged to wear their Gillett apparel or jerseys.
Gordy’s family would like to thank Legacy Funeral Home in Gillett for arrangements.
Services
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Visitation
Saturday, November 25, 2017
9 to 10:45 AM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Saturday, November 25, 2017
11 AM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Saturday, November 25, 2017
12:15 PM
Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery
S. Elm Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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