Catarino Alfaro Sr., of Edinburg, TX was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the age of 87. After several months of declining health, Catarino Sr. died peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Maria Alfaro and their 11 children by his side. His work ethic and desire to spread the… Read all »
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David B. Mahlik
David B. Mahlik, age 66, a Valders resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2020. Dave was born on March 22, 1954 in Two Rivers, son of Donald A. and Janet (Otto) Mahlik. He graduated from Roncalli High School with the class of 1972. On December 15, 1973 he married Kathyrn Morris in Kansas… Read all »
Vern W. Hansen
Vern William Hansen, 74, of Kimberly passed away after a long illness, peacefully on May 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. Vern was born the son of Irving and Anna (Ottow) Hansen on September 2, 1945. He grew up in Lena, WI and attended school there until his family moved to Gillett in his senior year. He was a 1963 graduate of Gillett High School. Vern then went on to graduate from U.W. Oshkosh, WI. He taught high school in Slinger as an English and Psychology teacher and also became a wrestling coach and football coach. Vern will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Vern was an avid reader and had read hundreds, if not… Read all »
June E. Martineau
June Martineau, 89, formerly of Gillett passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 20, 2020. June was born in Oconto June 1, 1930 to the late Milton and Ida (Pecha) Saucier, grew up locally and ultimately married Jerome Martineau in 1950. June worked in the food industry as a job, but could always be… Read all »
New Technology – remote live streaming
As we enter uncharted territory with COVID-19, Legacy Care Partners is open with all facets of our business. Utilizing new technology, we are setting up live-streaming broadcasts for the prayer service portion of any funeral held at the funeral home. This live video link would accommodate friends, family, and out-of-area guests either that can not… Read all »
The Porch Swing by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
The porch swing – Each visit I had with Henry, except for only once because it was raining, was outside on the porch swing that hung from an old oak tree in the backyard of the home he lived in for 65 years. He called it a porch swing, even though it hung from the… Read all »
“I planned this all along”
I planned this all along This is a great article, and written in a great way! Our funeral homes in Green Bay and Gillett serve areas much further than just our addresses.
Preplanning a Funeral: Design your Last Hurrah
How do you want to be remembered? What a profound question. Your funeral service is your last hurrah, leaving a final impression of who you are and how you lived your life. Family and friends will remember your life, and they’ll remember your death. What do you want your send-off to be like? More importantly,… Read all »
How Funeral Service & Small Business Go Together
Nobody provides better service to its customers than a small business. Owners of small businesses know their clients by first name and treat them like family. They provide the personalized, knowledgeable service – plus extra courtesies – to create an unbeatable consumer experience. Although you may not realize it, a funeral home is a small… Read all »
Thanksgiving: Time for a Grateful Heart
Nearly 400 years ago, the pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest celebration, the forerunner of today’s Thanksgiving holiday. The early pilgrims had to overcome many challenges in the New World. Their first year was rough, and about half of the original colonists died of starvation and disease. Hardship & Loss They knew the… Read all »