Sep 24, 2020 | Obituaries
Nancy Susan Dake, 61, passed away at home with her family by her side.
Nancy was born January 9,1959 in Newberry Michigan to the late Howard and Pauline Brown was the youngest of 4 children and grew up as a childhood friend of her future husband Tom.
She and Tom married in 1978 and were seldom apart, even spending a year-and-a-half in England while Tom was in the Military. As an artist, Nancy became an art teacher after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1998.
Nancy was kind, caring, honest, lived and loved her life, she was loving and giving, she was a creator and adventurer, she was overflowing with ideas and creativity, she imagined more then she could ever create in a lifetime, including her miniature farm in her succulent garden to her published book of 365+ fairy drawings “Fay-A-Day”.
Nancy loved her family, she loved being a grandma to Lily, she loved being a good friend and she loved her animals, Nancy loved being a teacher, she loved the quietness and stillness of nature, she loved a good grilled cheese with a slice of tomato inside served with a bowl of tomato soup, She saw more colors than the rest of us and saw beauty in everything. She was really like a lot of us, she was just more – and that is exactly how she will be missed and more importantly remembered.
Nancy will be greatly missed by her husband Tom, her son Josh, her daughter-in-law Anne, her granddaughter Lily, other family, countless friends, and former students whom she left behind.
The family would like to invite you to Nancy’s Memorial Service this Sunday September 27, 2020 at her residence (5669 County Road ”V”, Town of Underhill, Gillett) from 4pm – 7pm for a chance to see everything she loved, share memories, and remember her as she would have loved.
Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett is assisting the family.
“Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist.” – Rene Magritte
Sep 23, 2020 | Obituaries
Ramona “Monie” Madson, age 89, most recently living at The Court at Felician Village in Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family in the home of her daughter. Her sparkling blue eyes and her quick smile will be missed by all those who knew her.
Monie was born July 21, 1931, in the township of Newtonburg, daughter of the late Erhardt and Erna (Pleuss) Haupt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newtonburg. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1949. She married James T. Madson on July 29, 1950, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 2007.
Monie and Jim attended Faith Lutheran Church in Valders, where they served as Luther League Advisors. She volunteered on the Board of Evangelism, Ladies Aid and participated in Circle Bible Studies. Ramona also served as a Sunday School Teacher.
While raising four daughters and helping to manage the family farm on Highway 151 with Jim, Monie also worked at the Valders Egg Plant and several local grocery stores. She was a favorite with customers and co-workers alike and dearly loved the friends she made at Silver Lake, Brunner’s in Branch, Red Owl and ABC in Manitowoc. She enjoyed when her family and friends visited at work and always made time for a conversation to catch up with those she hadn’t seen in a while. Later in life her love for people brought Ramona to Rosebud Manor, where she cared for the elderly.
Monie and Jim enjoyed their home away from home at Goetz’s Resort on Little Sturgeon Bay for weekend fishing and relaxation. Whether at home or at “the trailer,” Monie loved to cook and entertain friends – no one ever left hungry. She would travel between the refrigerator and the table, putting out homemade pickles, salsa, and fresh zucchini bread, encouraging everyone to “Eat, eat!”
Monie and Jim were both known for their sense of humor and love of jokes. At one point they took a bus tour and Monie played along with Jim, who spent the entire vacation dressed and behaving like ‘Mortimer Snerd,’ a live version of the slow-witted country bumpkin puppet made famous by Edgar Bergen. After Jim’s passing in 2007, Monie kept the spirit of laughter alive by telling Jim’s favorite jokes and asking others to tell their favorites at every opportunity. It can be truly said that Monie’s life was filled with laughter among family and good friends, shared around her bountiful table. Ramona enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, playing cards, making quilts, sewing and word searches. Monie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and all those who knew her.
Survivors include her daughters: Debra (Joseph) Linsmeier, Appleton; Pamela (Mark) Rinzel, Manitowoc; Gail (Jeffrey) Ryan, Green Bay; Peggy Madson, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren: Jennifer Glowaski (Chris McMichael), Sarah Newberry (Matt Draheim), Derek Tauschek, Clare (Luke) Halverson, Nicholas Rinzel, Jason (Brooke) Ryan, Julie (Ryan) Lokken, Andrew (Danielle) Madson; great-grandchildren: Kristina (Nick), James, Evelyn, Gavin, Nolan, Marissa, Will, Lacey, Taylor, Faith, Signe, Trevor and Derek. Ramona was also survived by three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law: Bette Haupt, Larry (Joy) Madson, Jean Madson, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and special friends Joanne, Terri and Patty.
Ramona was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tara Sousek, four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Robert (Salome) Haupt, Elroy (Hilda) Haupt, Frederick Haupt, James Haupt; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gordon Madson, Grace Eva Madson, Betty (Kenny) Petri, Myron (Vivian) Herzog, nephew, Mark Haupt, nieces, Mary Haupt and Kari Reinertson, great niece, Dawn Hill, great nephew, Christopher Dill, great great nephew, Bentley McDonald, infant of Larry and Joy Madson and infant of Paul and Annette Haupt.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of The Court at The Felician Village, HomeCare Health Services and Hospice and Unity Hospice.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
The service will be available for viewing at www.lendmanfh.com after 3:00PM on Saturday, September 26, 2020
Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Sep 2, 2020 | Obituaries
Shirley E. Wilda, age 90, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, passed away Monday August 31, 2020.
According to Shirley’s wishes, private memorial services will be held by the family. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Shirley was born February 7, 1930, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Elizabeth Watzka Graczyk. Shirley was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of l947. On March 31, 1951, she was married to Raleigh J. (Ozzie) Wilda at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on September 29, 1995.
Shirley was a 50 year employee of Manitowoc County, having been employed in various departments at the courthouse, including her tenure of 36 years as chief deputy in the Clerk of Circuit Court Office.
She retired from active employment in 1997 and continued to perform on call services as a circuit court bailiff for many years after her retirement.
She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Manitowoc, a member and past president of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a past officer of the past Manitowoc Women’s Bowling Association. Shirley enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling, gardening and a good card game.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Roxanne Wilda, Grand Rapids. Mi,
grandchildren: Regan Wilda, Grand Rapids, MI; Robert Wilda. Grand Rapids, Mi; Richard (Leslie) Wilda, Fort Collins, CO; and Emily (William) Corlin, Grand Rapids, MI; a sister, Jan Sepnafski, Manitowoc, and a sister-in-law, JoAnn Graczyk, Green Bay, WI. She is further survived by great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a sister, Eleanor Prahl, brothers, Norbert Graczyk, and Milton Graczyk, sister-in-law, Marion Graczyk and brothers-in-law Joe Sepnafski and Douglas Prahl.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.lendmanfh.com
The Lendman Funeral Home & Gathering Center is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
