Apr 30, 2018 | Obituaries
Patricia “Pat” Alice Kmecheck, Gillett, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at HSHS St. Clare’s Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.
She was born in New London on June 28, 1945, a daughter of the late Lester D. Prahl and Margaret (Gough). Pat was married to John D. Kmecheck on November 16, 1968 and together they raised four children. Pat was “mom” to many of her children’s friends over the years and had also worked as a beautician and later as a manager of several gas stations in the Sheboygan Falls area.
Pat loved nature and watching wild life out her window, she was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers, and also enjoyed sewing, canning and rummage sales. She will be sadly missed.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, John of over 49 years, her children: Katherine Randall of DePere, Kimberly (Jeff) Hanke of Plymouth, John P. Kmecheck of Sheboygan and Kandi (Keith) Bagley of Waldo. She also leaves her siblings John Prahl, Leonard “Butch” Blank, Milton “Mike” (Barb) Blank, Art (Debbie) Blank, Tommy Blank, Irene (the late Dwayne) Pingel, Helen (Robert) Dessort and Susie (Rick) Babcock. Pat is further survived by her grandchildren: Keith “KC”, Tyler, Wyatt, Anabelle and Hayden; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Donald Blank.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 4 to 7 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 7 PM.
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Visitation
Thursday, May 3, 3018
4 t0 7 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Thursday, May 3, 3018
7 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Apr 25, 2018 | Obituaries
As funeral directors, we often receive phone calls from people asking “How much is cremation?” That question, frankly, is like asking “How much is a car?” There are many factors related to the cost of a car and just as many factors related to the total cost of cremation.
In general, there are three types of cremation:
- Simple Cremation, which basically is limited to the cremation of the individual and returning the cremated remains to the family. With simple cremation, there are typically no services of any kind.
- Memorial Service, which includes some type of a service with the cremated remains present. The service could be held at a church, funeral home, cemetery, restaurant, or another gathering place. A memorial service gives friends and relatives the opportunity to pay their respects to the surviving family members and to the individual who passed away.
- Ceremonial Cremation, which would typically involve a viewing of the deceased person prior to cremation. This option is comparable to a traditional funeral, with the exception that the individual is cremated at the conclusion of the services.
Once you have considered the three types of cremation, there are many other considerations as well, and each decision will affect the scope and price of the funeral services provided. Will you be choosing an urn? Purchasing flowers? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper? Paying clergy fees or cemetery expenses? Providing a luncheon or reception for family and friends?
As you can see, how much cremation costs is not a simple question! Funeral directors will be happy to sit down with you or counsel you over the phone to help you decide which type of cremation service is right for you. In doing so, your funeral director can give you a fairly accurate expectation of what the total cost would be.
At Legacy Care Partners, we believe in education first. We are happy to meet with you and discuss your needs in a setting that is most comfortable for you. There is never any obligation; we wish only to inform you of all the options that are available.
Apr 19, 2018 | Obituaries
Erma Elsie (Zastrow) Miller – Langhoff, Gillett, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Oconto Falls.
Erma was born in the town of Gillett on February 12, 1919, a daughter of the late Bernard and Hulda (Zielke) Zastrow. In 1936, Erma was married to Ferdinand “Fritz” Miller and together they farmed and raised four children. Erma loved gardening at the family farm and raising violets all year ‘round, particularly in winter. Fritz preceded Erma in death in 1984 and she later remarried to Elmer Langhoff. Elmer preceded Erma in death in 2003.
Erma was an active member of Gillett Baptist Church and held various positions within the church in earlier years. She was a past church clerk and Sunday school teacher and also hosted many visiting clergy and guests of the church over the years. Erma loved fishing, especially along the banks of the Oconto River that ran through her property as well as canning vegetables that she grew each year. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother and will be sadly missed.
Erma leaves her children: Roger (the late Esther) Miller, Elaine (Ron) Hoffman and Carl (Ann) Miller all of Gillett and Mavis Chlopek of Sheboygan; her step-children: Art (Karen) Langhoff of Marion and Ken (Mary) Langhoff of Gillett. She also leaves 17 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Erma is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Erma was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands: Fritz and Elmer, and her siblings: Walter (Viola) Zastrow, Sadie (Walter) Lochel and Edith (Marshall) Horsens.
Friends and relatives may call on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 1:45 PM at GILLETT BAPTIST CHURCH (10780 Town Hall Road, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will be held at 2 PM with Reverend Reggie Reinhold officiating. Interment will follow in Wanderers Rest Cemetery.
The family extends special thanks to the staffs of the Cottages of Oconto Falls, Atrium Post-Acute Care of Oconto Falls and Unity Hospice. Their thoughtful care of Erma is greatly appreciated.
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Saturday, April 21, 2018
12 Noon to 1:45 PM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Saturday, April 21, 2018
2 PM
Gillett Baptist Church
10780 Town Hall Road
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside service
Saturday, April 21, 2018
3:15 PM
Wanderers Rest Cemetery
S. Elm Avenue
Gillett, WI 54124
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Apr 17, 2018 | Testimonials
Our father Armin Kuehl was the previous owner of Kuehl Funeral Home, now Legacy Funeral Chapel. When our mother died we all met the funeral director and our family was impressed. His dedication, knowledge, and thoughtfulness to our wishes were heard. The funeral home could not have done anything better and we were so pleased. They also understood what Armin’s wishes were for his own funeral. We trusted Legacy and his decisions and were really impressed with our father’s funeral and military service. They made the sad experience of losing both parents in sixteen months into a wonderful celebration of their Legacy!
-Pamela V.
Apr 17, 2018 | Testimonials
The experience that myself and my family had with Legacy Funeral Chapel in Gillett was exceptional. The funeral home and its staff were compassionate, helpful and extremely thorough. From the initial contact with Legacy to the ceremony at the grave site, the customer service was wonderful. Nices touches- such as coffee, cookies, cake, crackers, and cheese at the viewing- were unexpected and very welcome by all.
-Nicholas S.
