Oct 14, 2017 | Obituaries
Jane I. (Horsens) Stromer, age 96, of Oconto Falls, formerly of Pulcifer, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017, at the Cottages of Oconto Falls with her children by her side.
Jane was born in the town of Green Valley on November 16, 1920, a daughter of the late John and Frieda (Krueger) Horsens. She attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Gillett High School class of 1943. Jane married Norman “Bud” N. Stromer on May 31, 1947 and together they raised a son and daughter.
In earlier years, she, along with her brother Mert, owned and operated Jane & Mert’s Restaurant. She later ran Jane’s Grocery in Pulcifer for 23 years and eventually went to work for Mirro Aluminum from which she retired.
Jane was a longtime, active member of Tabor United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and tended her property with great pleasure and care. She loved to do needlework, quilting and enjoyed baking bread and pies, happily welcoming guests for dessert and a cup of coffee. Her hands always seemed to be busy. Jane and Bud enjoyed dancing, traveling and visiting family, yet found spending time together at home to be the best place of all. She was an enthusiastic walker and many will remember seeing her walking the country roads around Pulcifer with book in hand. Her zest for life was evident in all that she did.
Jane is survived by her son, Nick (Para) Stromer of Pewaukee, WI, her daughter, Pam (Steven) Olson of Nashville, TN. She also leaves her grandchildren: Michael (Emily) Pittman of Memphis, TN, Elizabeth Olson and Brianna Olson, both of Nashville, TN, Steven Olson of Denver, CO and Katherine (Christopher) Houk of Milwaukee, WI. Jane is further survived by her great-granddaughter, Eleanor Gray, her sisters-in-law Jeanine Horsens of Green Bay and Delores Horsens of Germantown, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Bud and her brothers: Merton, Charles, Duane and Myron Horsens.
The family sends special thanks to the staffs of Heartland Hospice and the Cottages of Oconto Falls as well as to Tiffany Truttman for their kind and compassionate care of Jane.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 5 to 7 PM at LEGACAY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). Visitation will continue on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at TABOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (120 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service with Pastor Rick Haberland will follow at 11 AM. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, Gillett. All are invited to the church following for food and fellowship.
For those wishing, memorials are appreciated to the church at the above address.
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Visitation
Thursday, October 19, 2017
5 to 7 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Visitation
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:30 to 10:45 AM
Tabor United Methodist Church
120 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Friday, October 20, 2017
11 AM
Tabor United Methodist Church
120 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Friday, October 20, 2017
12 Noon
Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery
S. Elm Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Oct 10, 2017 | Obituaries
Alfred A. Mantai, age 90 of Suring, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Woodland Village of Suring. He was surrounded by family.
Alfred was born in Latvia on March 2, 1927, a son of the late Otto and Mathilda (Nickolai) Mantai. He immigrated to the United States in 1957, and made his home in Chicago, IL. Alfred and his former wife Wanda raised four children together. He worked as a mechanic for General Truck Parts in Chicago, later retiring to the Gillett/Suring area. Alfred was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing. He will be sadly missed.
Alfred is survived by his longtime companion Friedel Mantai of Suring, his son Udo Sille of Ward, CO, and his daughters: Angelica Mantai of Chicago and Heidi Grabowski of Naperville, IL. He also leaves his daughter-in-law, Mary Sille of Plainfield, IL, his grandchildren Andrew, Jenna and Steven and his sisters: Olga (Guenther) Woosmann of Gillett and Else Hoffman of Chicago.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Wolfgang Sille and his siblings: Wilma Maas, Freida Schmeling, Leo Mantai and Kurt Mantai.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 12 noon to 2 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 2 PM with Pastor John Laatsch officiating. Interment will be in Wanderer’s Rest Cemetery, Gillett.
The family wishes to send special thanks to the staff of Woodland Village of Suring. Their care and compassion for Alfred will always be remembered.
For more information, please visit LegacyFuenralChapels.com or call 920-855-2144.
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Saturday, October 14, 2017
12 noon to 2 PM
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Funeral Service
Saturday, October 14, 2017
2 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
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Graveside Service
Saturday, October 14, 2017
3 PM
Wanderer’s Rest Cemtery
South Elm Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Oct 4, 2017 | Obituaries
Esther Anna Mueller, age 94, of Gillett, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 04, 2017.
Esther was born to Carl and Hulda Mueller in the town of Gillett, along with her twin sister Emma Anna Mueller on May 26, 1923. They were raised on a farm which the family operated until 1938 when Emma and Esther began working at a grocery store. They went on to run Mueller’s Supermarket which they owned and managed with their brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Kay Mueller.
Emma and Esther (never one without the other!) were always seen wearing identical clothes and always ate the same food. They enjoyed spending time at the cottage on Shawano Lake with relatives and friends and always had a good time no matter what they did. They took many bus trips over the years, visited the Bahamas and Hawaii twice, and also went to Venezuela. They loved playing BINGO, eating out with friends and playing cards.
Emma and Esther were longtime members of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and were well known for selling poppies. They were devout Christians and were active members of the former Immanuel Lutheran Church, now Faith United Lutheran Church. Emma and Esther were also well known for volunteering for any and all causes. Esther will be sadly missed.
Esther is survived by her aunt, Vivian Mueller of Oshkosh, her nieces and nephews: Darlene (John) Olson of Gillett; Gene (Judi) Schuettpelz, of Watertown; Duane (LuAnn) Schuettpelz of Madison; Gary (Roz) Schuettpelz of Rhinelander; Kevin (Jackie) Schuettpelz of Pulaski and Marilyn Mueller of Gillett. She also leaves 15 great nieces and nephews, many relatives and friends.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hulda Mueller; her twin sister, Emma, her brother Raymond Mueller and his wife Kay, her sister Viola Schuettpelz and her husband Len and her sister, Sylvia, who passed away as a child.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:30 to 11:45 AM at FAITH UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH (11465 Old U, Gillett, WI) A funeral service will be held at 12 noon with Pastor John Laatsch officiating. Interment will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
The family sends special thanks to the staff of Heartland Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Esther.
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Visitation
Saturday, October 7, 2017
9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Faith United Lutheran Church
Old U
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
Saturday, October 7, 2017
12 Noon
Faith United Lutheran Church
Old U
Gillett, WI 54124
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Graveside Service
Saturday, October 7, 2017
1 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Gillett, WI 54124
Sep 30, 2017 | Obituaries
Don A. Wagner, age 69, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Aurora Bay Care Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born in Oconto Falls on June 3, 1948, a son of the late Waldemar and Lorraine (Andersen) Wagner. Following his graduation from Gillett High School in 1966, Don attended Southern Polytechnic State University until he was drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam War. He received numerous medals and decorations including the National Defense Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with 2 stars. He was honorably discharged in 1972, and returned home to Gillett.
Don went to work for Wagner Gas & Electric and eventually assumed ownership until his retirement in 2008. He was married to Judy (Winkler) on June 30, 2001. Don was an avid and enthusiastic hunter and fisherman. His hunting and fishing trips took him annually to Canada and as far away as New Zealand. Don was a “Life Member” of the Oconto River Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited. In addition to traveling extensively, Don also loved spending time with his grandkids. He will be sadly missed.
Don is survived by his wife, Judy, his son Christopher (Heather) Winkler of Webster City, IA, his brothers Mark (Arlene) Wagner of Mohnton, PA and Paul (Mary) Wagner of Waldo, WI. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Mildred Winkler of Suring, his in-laws: Shirley Lusk, Helen Smith, Edwin (Joyce) Winkler, Barb Winkler, Gene (Ellen) Winkler, Randy (Peggy) Winkler, Ricky (Sandy) Winkler, Bonnie (Ken) Juza, Debbie (Bryon) Huffman and Hoyt Blanchard. Don also leaves his grandchildren Dayton and Kaitlyn Winkler and his god-children: Heather Winkler, Kathryn Winkler, Ethan and Lucas Monroe. Don is further survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as well as other relatives and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Edwin Winkler, sisters-in-law Debbie Wagner, Dorothy Blanchard, Mary Sell and Brother’s in law John Smith and Robert Winkler.
Family and friends may call on the family on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 4 to 8 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). Visitation will continue on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (101 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will be held at 11 AM with the Reverend Kent Wallace officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.
Don and Judy want to thank Derek (Sarah) and Daren (Veronica) Wagner for all of the wonderful outdoor adventures! Also thank you to Paul and Mark Wagner for all the great hunting and fishing trips. The memories will live on forever.
Visitation
Monday, October 2, 2017
4 to 8 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 E. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Visitation
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
9:30 to 10:45 AM
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Funeral Service
St. John’s Lutheran Church
101 W. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124
11 AM
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
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Graveside Service
St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery
Old 22, Gillett, WI 54124
12 Noon
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Sep 6, 2017 | Obituaries
Kathleen L. (Alto) Gilligan, age 73, Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Kathy was born in Waukegan, IL on August 25, 1944, one of two daughters of Runnar and Catherine (Walsh) Alto. In earlier years, Kathy farmed and later worked as a cook at OJ’s Restaurant and as a waitress at Yancy’s Restaurant. She eventually retired from Seneca Foods. Kathy enjoyed trips to Wisconsin Dells to visit family and loved her dogs. She will be sadly missed.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Dennis “Denny” Gilligan of Pulcifer; her daughter, DeAnne (the late Joseph) Glime of Florida; her sons: Randy (Christi) St. Louis of Oconto Falls, Greg St. Louis of Fond du Lac, Andrew (Laurie) St. Louis of Coleman, Kris St. Louis of Bonduel and Daniel (Tanya) St. Louis of Fond du Lac. She also leaves her grandchildren: Matthew (Shelly), Kaitlyn, Laikyn, Brailyn, Hailyn, Brianna (Ian), Cassie, Ethan, Lincoln, Harrison and Arthur. Kathy is further survived by a great-granddaughter, Alice, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jean (Ken) Hall.
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Friday, September 8, 2017 from 5 to 6:45 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 E. Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A funeral service will follow at 7 PM with the Reverend Kent Wallace officiating. Final rest will be at Olin Cemetery, Springville, WI.
The family sends special thanks to the staff and residents at Woodland Village of Gillett as well as the staff and nurses of the ICU and the 8th Floor at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
For more information or to leave an on-line condolence for the family, please visit LegacyFuneralChapels.com or call (920) 855-2144.
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Friday, September 8, 2017
5 to 6:45 PM
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Funeral Service
Friday, September 8, 2017
7 PM
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Graveside Service
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Olin Cemetery, Springville, WI
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Aug 31, 2017 | Obituaries
Ruth B. (Fabry) Schneider, age 79, longtime resident of Oconto Falls, passed away peacefully at Unity Hospice in DePere on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
Ruth was born in Oconto Falls on April 7, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Veteline (Osmon) Fabry. She attended local schools and was a 1956 graduate of Oconto Falls High School. In 1959, Ruth met her future husband, Gale, while roller skating at Kelly Lake Roller Rink Casino, now known as the Holiday Inn. They were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gillett and together they raised three sons.
Ruth and Gale lived briefly in California, Gillett and then Chicago where she worked as a beautician, then later moved to Ashwaubenon. She worked as a clerk for the Milwaukee Railroad for 10 years and also served as the Union’s secretary.
In 1980 the family settled in Oconto Falls. The family later owned the Strike Zone Bowling Alley restaurant in Coleman and then farmed veal outside of Peshtigo. In earlier years, Ruth was an active den mother of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and taught herself to play the organ. She enjoyed knitting, bowling and the outdoors, however, her greatest love was for her family. She loved visits from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and avidly attended their sporting events.
Ruth is survived by her sons: Greg (Becky) Schneider of Peshtigo, Brian (Jamie Hyer) Schneider of Pelican Lake and Keith (Jane) Schneider of Oconto Falls; her brothers Lloyd (Claire) Fabry and William (Donna) Fabry, all of Oconto Falls; her sisters Marie (Johnny) Slempkes of Lena and Rosalyn (Leo) Gilles of Oconto. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren: Savanna (Jason) Thompson, Briley Schneider, Cody Schneider, David (Melissa) Flom, Andrew Flom, Theresa (Eric) Schroeder, Brianna Schneider, Caleb Schneider, Elisabeth (Derek) Schmelzer and Kirsten (Jared) Dunsworth. Ruth is further survived by her great grandchildren: Shianna, David, Bryce, Kaden, Parker, Jax, Evelyn and Jameson. She also leaves her brother-in-law Fred Koltz, many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gale on February 2, 2016 and her sister Esther Koltz.
The family sends special thanks to Nick Theisen, Almost Family, as well as the staff of Unity Hospice for their care of Ruth.
A joint memorial visitation for Ruth and Gale will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11 to 12:45 PM at LEGACY FUNERAL CHAPELS (108 East Main Street, Gillett, WI 54124). A joint memorial service will follow in the funeral home at 1 PM with the Reverend John V. Laatsch officiating. Gale will receive full military honors at the conclusion of the memorial service. Final rest will be private.
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Saturday, September 16th
11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 East Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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Saturday, September 16th
1 PM
Legacy Funeral Chapels
108 East Main Street
Gillett, WI 54124
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