Charlotte B. (Philippi) Klatt, 95, Suring, formerly of Underhill, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was born in Suring, WI on October 31, 1923, the seventh of eight children to John and Katharine (Holl) Philippi. Charlotte attended Suring schools where she enjoyed playing the clarinet and was a 1941 graduate of Suring High School. … Read all »
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Martin J. Smits
Martin J. Smits, 93, Gillett, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born in Cooks, MI on May 5, 1926, a son of the late Martin H. and Rose (Boehm) Smits. Martin was a graduate of Suring High School and went on to serve honorably in the US Army. He married Alice Mae (Jeske)… Read all »
Arthur W.C. Krueger
Arthur W. C. Krueger, 91, Oconto Falls, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Oconto Falls. He was born in Shawano on July 21, 1928, a son of the late Otto and Jenny (Johnson) Krueger. Arthur went on to serve honorably in the US Navy. He was married to Jean… Read all »
Sandra May Miller
Sandra May (Zittlow) Miller, 71, Gillett, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 2, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Green Bay on January 20, 1948, a daughter of the late Norbert and Dorothy (Lindner) Zittlow. Sandy married Vernon Miller on September 21, 1968 and together they raised four daughters. … Read all »
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 »
James L. Spang
James L. Spang, 80, Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2019. His family was at his side. James was born in Shawano, WI on Jun 23, 1938, a son of the late Aloys and Ruth (Anker) Spang. He attended local schools and was a 1956 graduate of Shawano High School. James was a… 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 »
Ervin E. Wetzel
Ervin E. Wetzel departed this life May 21, 2019 at Shawano Health Services. He was born the fourth of five children to parents Henry and Katharina (Magewske) Wetzel in the Town of Gillett, Oconto County, on August 24, 1919. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Gillett and graduated from Gillett High… Read all »
Lonnie Lee Genke
Lonnie L. Genke, age 77, Suring, formerly Gillett, died Monday, May 20, 2019 following a long period of declining health. He was born in Shawano, WI on October 22, 1941, a son of the late Clarence and Ethel (Klosterman) Genke. Lonnie attended local schools and was a lifetime resident of the area. Lonnie was baptized… Read all »
Integrating Cremation into a Traditional Funeral Service
Today, more people than ever choose cremation. I’m one of them. Whether for economical reasons, personal preference or a combination of both, cremation is now viewed as an acceptable alternative to a traditional burial. The exhibit of an urn is becoming commonplace today. Individuals are becoming more comfortable with this tradition. Family and friends aren’t… Read all »