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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Visitation
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 2, 2018 | Obituaries
Lois Marilyn (Wilson) Neuman, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Oconto Falls.
She was born in Underhill, WI on December 18, 1931, a daughter of the late Thomas and Fredia (Froemming) Wilson. Lois attended local schools and was a 1949 graduate of Gillett High School. She married Allen Neuman on April 21, 1951 at the former Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gillett. Lois worked as a waitress, store clerk and as a bank teller. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid Brewers fan. Lois was an active member of Faith United Lutheran Church as well as the Ladies Aide. She was an “awesome” mom and grandmother and will be sadly missed.
Lois is survived by her daughter, Joy (Paul) Schmidt of Oconto Falls and her son, Robert “Bob” (Wanda) Neumann of Green Bay; her sister Rachel (the late John) Houk of Cambridge, WI; her grandchildren: Bill (Stephanie) Paitl, Jeff (Lauren) Schmidt, Kiefer Neumann and Chelsea Neumann. She also leaves her great-grandchildren: Eden, Dylan and Ophelia, other relatives and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Allen, a son Mark Neuman and two infants Marilyn and Michael. She was also predeceased by her brothers Morris (Bernice) Wilson and Bob (Joyce) Wilson.
Memorial visitation will be Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 9 to 10:45 AM at FAITH UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH (11465 Old U, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Reverend John Laatsch officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to either the church at the above address or to Unity Hospice.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Atrium Post-Acute Care of Oconto Falls where Lois has resided the last four years as well as the staff of Unity Hospice and Lois’ doctors, Dr. Iris Perez and Dr. Amy Romandine-Kratz. The family also wishes to recognize Lois’ god-daughter, Jane Winkler for helping to prepare Lois for her final journey.
For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.
Services
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Memorial Visitation
Thursday, April 5, 2018
9 to 10:45 AM
Faith United Lutheran Church
11465 Old U
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Thursday, April 5, 2018
11 AM
Faith United Lutheran Church
11465 Old U
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Thursday, April 5, 2018
12:15 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Hwy H
Gillett, WI 54124
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Mar 10, 2018 | Obituaries
Irene J. (Radke) Baker, age 93, formerly of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 surrounded by family.
Irene was born in Oconto Falls on June 24, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Wanda (Schmidt) Radke. She attended Elm Lawn School and was a graduate of Oconto Falls High School. Irene was married to Edward C. Baker and together they raised four children. Irene worked for Quade’s 5 & 10 and later in local factories. She was a lifetime active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She served on various committees including bulletins, finance, quilting, the Women of the Church and was also part of a singing group that would visit area nursing homes. Irene loved both polka and country music and was an avid Packers, Badgers and Brewers fan; however, her greatest love was for her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Irene will be sadly missed.
Irene is survived by her children: Don (Cecelia) Baker of Rhinelander, David (Krisan) Baker of Appleton, Karen (Greg) Haines of Abrams and Kathy (Dean) Tappa of Lena. She leaves her grandchildren: Brock (Lynette) Baker, Derek (Meagan) Baker, Ross (Stephanie) Baker, Claire Baker, Brynn Baker and Matthew Tappa; her great-grandchildren Mikayla, Malia, Catherine, Benjamin, Sloane and Reese. Irene also leaves her siblings: Martha (the late Robert) Schroeder, Helen (the late Joseph) Wiese, Rollyn (Ruth) Radke, Roger Radke, Reuben (Lorraine) Radke, Donald (Jean) Radke, Patricia (the late Thomas) and Bruce (Ann) Radke. She also leaves a sister-in-law Carol Radke, numerous nieces and nephews as well as grandnieces and grandnephews, other relatives and friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Edward and her siblings: Arthur (Mary) Radke, Florence (Lawrence) Radke, Frederich (his wives Lydia and Delores) Radke, Kenneth (Lois) Radke and Alfred Radke.
The family sends special thanks to the staff of Sun Valley Homes II-Nine Acres of Oconto and particularly to Irene’s sister, Patsy, who took such exceptional care of Irene in her final years.
Friends and relatives may call on the family from 9 to 10:45 AM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 as ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (101 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 11 with Pastor Kent Wallace officiating. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery.
For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to St. John’s Lutheran Church at the above address.
For more information, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
9 to 10:45 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
11 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
12 Noon
Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery
S. Elm Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Mar 9, 2018 | Obituaries
John A Olson was born May 13, 1925 to Charles and Clara (Hoeffs) Olson in Belle Plaine, WI. In the 1920s the Olsons bought a farm near Underhill WI, where John lived much of his life.
John attended Mosling Grade School and graduated from Gillett High School in 1943. At this time John enlisted in the Navy. After service John attended college in Lansing MI when he was recruited to help deliver a saw mill to Weippe ID. While in Weippe, Mr. Olson found himself called to assist in putting out a fire in Weippe. This same evening a sixteen year old young lady named Kathleen White stopped to see the commotion where she met the love of her life. Kathy finished High School and John Olson went on to work for Nash Auto in Milwaukee. John and Kathleen wrote to each other during this entire time. They never forgot the fire that was kindled in their first meeting. Mr. Olson returned to the northwest to claim the love he couldn’t forget. The couple were married April 14, 1951 (Easter) and left for WI the following day.
John and Kathy raised two children on a farm near Underhill WI. In 1979 John sold the farm land and began working for Linwood Lumber in Mosling, and later Burkel Inc. in Oconto Falls WI, where he retired at the ripe age of 80 years old.
John was always interested in collecting American military memorabilia. In 2011, John had the privilege of flying to Washington DC on the Honor Flight. A few years ago John rode in a vintage Army Jeep to help lead the 4th of July parade.
In early 2014, John and Kathy both became residents of the Woodlands Nursing Home of Gillett. Later that same year, John lost his wife of 63 years. John was relocated to Appleton WI to be closer to his children where he resided until his passing.
John is survived by a son, Stephen and a daughter, Laurel both of Appleton WI., sister-in-law, Anna Mae Olson (Two Rivers), nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends and extended family members.
John’s father, mother, and three brothers preceded him in death.
John and Kathy were members of the EUB church of Gillett, and later the Tabor United Methodist church for the remainder of their lives.
John was quiet and a dedicated family man, who will be missed by his loved ones.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 10 to 10:45 AM at the TABOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (120 West Main St, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service with Pastor David Farina will be held at 11 AM. Full military honors will take place immediately following the service. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery.
Services
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Visitation
Tabor United Methodist Church
120 West Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
Monday, March 12, 2018
10 to 10:45 AM
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Funeral Service
Tabor United Methodist Church
120 West Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
Monday, March 12, 2018
11 AM
Military Honors to follow
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Final Rest
Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery
South Elm Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Feb 19, 2018 | Obituaries
Age 88, passed away February 13, 2018.
Graveside Service
Monday, March 5, 2018
11AM
Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Main Avenue
DePere, WI 5415
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