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Lorraine D. Check
Lorraine (Stanczyk) Check went on her Golden paved road to heaven on September 10, 2010. Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Tuesday September 14th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church- Polonia Rev Marcin Mankowski and Rev. Chester Osowski will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8PM Monday and again from 9-10: 30AM Tuesday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel, Stevens Point. The Sacred Heart Rosary Society of which she was a member will combine with the general rosary at 7PM Monday.
She was born on March 3, 1922 in Portage County, the daughter of the late Leo and Teckla (Maslowski) Stanczyk. She married
Clarence Check on November 16, 1940 and together they had seven children. Her husband preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by her children: sons Ron (Diana), Gary (Carol) of Stevens Point and Connie (Sandra) of Powder Springs, Georgia. Daughters Madeline Kovalski (Wisconsin Rapids), Carol (Fred) Zinda (Seminole, Florida), Linda (Mike) Zynda (Plover) and Audrey Balnis (Seminole, Florida) Also surviving are Fourteen Grandchildren, Twenty-three Great Grandchildren and her two sisters, Theresa (Prosper) Kazmierczak and Selma Turzinski, Sister in law Beverly Stanczyk, Brother in law Elton (Janet) Check, countless nieces, nephews and friends who lovingly admired Lorraine. Besides being preceded in death by her husband and parents, she was preceded by Great Granddaughter Rachel and three brothers, Emil, Conrad and Chester. Most of Lorraine’s early years were dedicated to raising her children, tending to her gardens and managing the farm she shared with her family until 1983. Lorraine enjoyed life to its fullest and always put the needs of others before herself. She will be remembered as a loving wife, caring mother, the best Grandmother, compassionate friend and a fine person to be around when she participated in her sports of bowling, card playing, horseshoes and bean toss. Lorraine’s passions were many but mostly cherished by her were the times she spent with her grandchildren who knew her as “Grammy” and times she spent with her Great grandchildren who knew her as “Busha”. Her children will cherish their memories of a mother who taught to love and one who always had delicious meals prepared which always included pies or cake for dessert. She never failed to be there for them when a need arose. Lorraine enjoyed her puzzles, search a word books and playing solitaire, when she wasn’t busy cooking, cleaning, making Ponczkas, jams or canning. When she allowed herself time to relax she loved watching the Wheel of Fortune and the Brewers. For all those who knew Lorraine a loss will be felt but we all knew that the health issues she faced didn’t allow her to go on and enjoy life as she once knew it and we know she is at eternal peace. Lorraine admired Dr. Munck and his nurse Donia L., Dr. Onitilo and Hospice - Nancy and Gina who administered medical help to her during her last few weeks. For the admiration Lorraine had for these individuals, a heartfelt thanks is offered to them by the family. A special thanks also to Fr. Dennis Stanchik and Sister Patrice for their spiritual help.
Rest in Peace Dear Mother.. .We’ll miss you!!
Gene "Joe" Stommel
Gene "Joe" Stommel, age 61 of 4736 Freds Lane in Rudolph passed away Friday morning September 10, 2010 at St. Michaels Hospital.
A Celebration of Life memorial service for Joe will be held at 6: 00 PM Tuesday September 14, 2010 at the Shuda Funeral Chapel. Friends and family will gather to share memories from 4: 00 PM Tuesday, until the time of services at the funeral chapel.
Joe was born March 2, 1949 in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Eugene and Patricia (Graesser) Stommel. As a child his family moved to Milwaukee and returned to the Rudolph area with his family when he was 12 years old. The family began operating a dairy farm in Rudolph where Joe worked until finishing school. Joe married
Susan Engebretson in 1969, later divorcing. After graduation Joe worked in the retail industry until 1977 returning to the dairy farm where he worked with his dad until 1995. He married
Elizabeth "Beth" Andrews on September 16, 1995. The couple settled in Rudolph and both were currently working at the Stevens Point Care Center, where Joe was a CNA-Medication Tech. The couple enjoyed camping and fishing with his children, grandchildren and good friends at the Blue Top Resort in Fremont, WI.
Joe is survived by his wife Beth; seven children: Jennifer (Chad) Cournoyer, Rudolph; Robyn (Matt) Bowholtz, Plover; Eric (Amanda) Stommel, Plainfield; Julie (Mike) Korslin, Wisconsin Rapids; Marsha (Jim) Feist, Plover; Renee (Josh) Firkus, Stevens Point; Heidi (Richard) Blair, Stevens Point. 11 grandchildren: Dustin, Kristin, Stone, Luke, Hannah, Eli, Nick, Bailey, Isabel, Chase, Madeline. His Parents: Eugene and Patricia Stommel, Rudolph. Three sisters: Debra Bloedorn, Town of Hull; Sandy (Kyle) Wagoner, Custer, Dawn Stommel, Stevens Point. Two brothers: Gary (Vicky) Stommel, Burkesville, KY, Mike (Kim) Stommel, Hubertus, WI., Brother in law, Mark Worzalla, Hatley, WI., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Worzalla and his granddaughter Cora Stommel.
Joseph A. Yach
Joseph A. Yach Jr, age 70 of 7400 Merryland Drive in Rosholt, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2010 after a courageous three year battle with leukemia. Joseph peacefully passed under the care of Ministry Home Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services for Joseph will be at 10: 00 AM Saturday September 4, 2010 the Shuda Funeral Chapel. Rev. Marcin Mankowski will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be at the Sacred Heart cemetery in Polonia. Friends and relatives will gather to share memories from 9: 00 AM until the time of services Saturday at the funeral home in Stevens Point.
Joseph was born June 28, 1940 in Rosholt, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Gierszewski) Yach. He attended local school and after graduation from high school he began working various jobs in the area. He entered the United States Army
National Guard of Wisconsin in 1961 and was honorably discharged February 13, 1967. He moved to Milwaukee and began a 30 year career at Briggs and Stratton. On July 17, 1971 Joseph married
Beverly Ann Zinda at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They settled in Milwaukee and returned to the area after his retirement. Joseph enjoyed playing pool, hunting, golfing, and was an avid sports fan. He loved the outdoors and cherished times spent with family.
He is survived by his wife Beverly: their two daughters Lori Yach, Rosholt; Debbie Yach, Waukesha. Two brothers: Richard (Sandy Zinda) Yach, Rosholt; Robert (Louise) Yach, Rosholt. Granddaughter: Amanda Theurich, Fond du Lac. Sister-in-law: Doreen (John) Behnke and brother-in-laws: Frank (Jackie) Zinda and Randy Zinda. Nephews: Allan and John and nieces: Carol, Susie, Arlene, and Julie. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joseph's family wishes to thank Ministry Home Hospice Care, the oncology unit of St. Michaels, and St. Joseph Hospital for the care they extended to him.
Nancy J. Tillman
Nancy Jo Tillman, age 52 of 321 Green Ave died Wednesday Sept. 1, 2010 at St Michael's Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Saturday at St Peter's Catholic Church. The Rev. Kevin Louis will officiate. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel cemetery. Visitation will in the Faustina Room at the church from 9AM until the service. The Shuda Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the Sisters of St Joseph at the convent.
Nancy was born on May 13, l958 in Harvey, ND, the daughter of the late Kenneth and LaVerne (Grecula) Eberhard. She moved with her family to Stevens Point in 1969. She graduated from SPASH in 1976. She then worked at St Michael's Hospital until her death.
She married
Stuart Tillman on June 23, l984 at St Peter's Catholic Church. Stuart died on August 30, 2001.
Nancy was a associate to the Sister of St Joseph Convent, Third Order Franciscan. A minister to the Secular Franciscan Order, she was committed to Eucharistic Adoration at St Peter's Church and the Pacelli Chapel. A member of St Peter Rosary Society. She was committed to daily Mass and praying the rosary and was a eucharistic minister to the homebound.
Nancy is survived by her mother LaVerne Eberhard of Stevens Point--two sisters Janice (Terrance) Zdzieblowski of Plover & Sharon Eberhard of Cumming, Georgia--three brothers Kent (Susie) Eberhard--Keith Eberhard & James Eberhard, all of Stevens Point. Nieces & nephews--Todd--Travers & Troy Zdzieblowski---Kenny & Veronica Eberhard and Samantha Higginbotham and one great niece LuLu Fernandez. She was preceded in death by one son Cody.
Casey Lee Brillowski
Casey Lee Brillowski, 32, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel, Stevens Point. The Rev. Kevin Louis will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the time of services. Casey was born Oct. 2, 1977, in Stevens Point, the son of Maurice Brillowski and the late Betty (Hojnacki) Brillowski. He attended local schools and graduated from SPASH in 1996. In 1998, he graduated from Mid State Technical College with a degree as an industrial mechanical technician. He worked for various construction companies in the area, and was currently a millwright for Local Union 1056.
Casey played hockey and baseball in high school. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding and spending time with his son.
He is survived by his father, Maurice Brillowski; special friend, Claudia Zakrzewski, and their son, Coye; and one sister, Annie Brillowski of Stevens Point. He was preceded in death by his mother.
If we could have one lifetime wish, one dream that could come true, we'd ask with our hearts for yesterday and you.
Florian P. Witkowski
Florian P. Witkowski, age 81, of Rosholt passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Stevens Point.
Florian was born December 28, 1928 in the town of Alban. The son of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Stanislawski) Witkowski. He graduated from Rosholt High School in 1946. After working at various local businesses in Rosholt, Florian moved to Neenah and began his career at Neenah Foundry. After 40 years, he retired as a coremaker at Neenah Foundry. He retired at his dream cottage at Lake Helen and enjoyed his retirement by fishing and gardening. He loved to help people and was active in his church, St. Adalberts.
Florian is survived by two sisters: Sylvia Kezeske and Ramona Kluck, both of Polonia. His sister-in-law Dorothy Witkowski, Menasha; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: John, Harry, and Andy. Four sisters: Loretta Witkowski, Esther Pryzbylski, Lorraine Gagas, and Virginia Repinski.
Funeral services for Florian will be held at 11: 00 am Monday at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Rosholt. Rev. Marcin Mankowski will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 9: 30 am until the time of service in the church.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Stevens Point Care Center and to Ministry Health who provided Hospice, for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Eugene Kulas
Eugene J. Kulas, 72, of Stevens Point, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at the Stevens Point Care Center.
Eugene was born Feb. 3, 1938, in the town of Sharon, the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Dziedzic) Kulas.
He worked at Joerns Manufacturing Co., until going to Consolidated Papers-Stevens Point Division, where he worked for 38 years until his retirement. Eugene also worked as a jack-of-all-trades at the Skalski Co. for many years.
Eugene married
the love of his life, Grace Lisiecki on May 2, 1959. They were able to enjoy 51 years of wedded bliss.
Besides his wife, Grace, Eugene is survived by two daughters, Karen (Greg) Kurtzweil of Plover and their children, Jacob, Ben, Abraham and Hannah; and Kathy (Mark) Nuessmeier of North Carolina and their children, Kelsie, Athena, Zoe and Isaiah; and one sister, Patricia (Archie) Kluck of Custer. Eugene's family would like to extend a special thank you to Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston, Stevens Point Care Center and Ministry Hospice for their care and support.
A Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 600 N. Wilshire Blvd., Stevens Point. Visitation will be from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church.
Leo Garski
Leo W. Garski, 82, Stevens Point, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Portage County Health Care Center.
Leo served as a military police officer the U.S. Army
. He retired from the maintenance department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he worked for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine (Wanserski) Garski, Stevens Point; one son, Dean (Michele) Garski, Rudolph; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald Garski, Stevens Point, and Anthony (Janet) Garski, Wisconsin Rapids.
Services will be at 10: 30 a.m. Friday at St. Bronislava Catholic Church, Plover. Burial will be in the Veteran's cemetery in King. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Shuda Plover Family Funeral Home and from 9: 30 a.m. until service time Friday at the church. A prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
Lola R. Dockter
Mrs. Lola R. Dockter, 96, a resident of Stevens Point Care Center, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.
She was born Sept. 2, 1914, in Merricourt, N.D. Mrs. Dockter moved to the Plover area from Crosby-Ironton, Minn., in 1998 to be near family. She has been a resident of Stevens Point Care Center for five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy R. Dockter of Crosby-Ironton; and son, Richard A. Dockter, Plover.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marianne Dockter of Plover; son, Ronald R. (Jackie) Dockter, Long Beach, Miss.; four grandchildren, Rhonda (Jerry) Barrow of Benndale, Miss., Lola R. (Jeff) Foster, Baton Rouge, La., Ryan and Randy Dockter of Plover; three great-grandchildren, Kristie Allen (E.J.) Bellais of Vancleave, Miss., Lola K. and Michael B. Foster of Baton Rouge; and three great-great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Ethan and Ellis Bellais of Vancleave. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family extends a special "thank you" to the Ministry Home Care Hospice including the nurses, aides, doctors and administrative staff of the care center and Ministry Saint Michael's Hospital for the kindness, grace and special care Lola received. Also a very special "thanks" to Mrs. Louise Lane, a volunteer, and special friend, Lola. The numerous visits, prayers and words of encouragement and hope she shared with Lola on a regular basis will never be forgotten.
The Shuda Plover Family Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Ministry Home Care Hospice of Stevens Point.
Jackie Helminski
Jacklyn "Jackie" Helminski age 49 of Stevens Point passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 19, 2010.
Visitation for Jackie will be on Wednesday from 10: 00 - 11: 00 AM at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point.
Jackie was born June 14, 1961 in Stevens Point, the daughter of John "Jake" and Jean (Warner) Helminski. She attended local schools and graduated from SPASH in 1980. She was American Legion Post #6 Poppy Princess in 1975 and in 1976 was the state of Wisconsin Poppy Princess. She was also a bat-girl for the Stevens Point Legion Baseball team in 1978 and '79. She married
Thomas Schultz in 1981 in Stevens Point, the couple later divorced. Jackie worked in the food service department at UWSP for 11 years.
She is survived by her 5 children: Jamie (Jared) Lehman; Brian (Jenni) Schultz; Charlotte Schultz; Thomas John Schultz; and Sarah Darby, all of Stevens Point. Four grandchildren, her mother Jean Helminski, Stevens Point; one sister Tammy (Chris) Thormo, Round Lake Beach, IL and two brothers: Doug Helminski, Stevens Point and Dennis Helminski, Mauston. She was preceded in death by her father and her brother Dave.
Marie L. Copps
Marie L. Copps lost her 16 year battle with cancer on, December 19, 2010 at her home in Plover, Wisconsin. Marie’s heart was full of life, humor, optimism and strength. She demonstrated this whole heartily through her battle with cancer, living each day she had with compassion and generosity.
Daughter of Ralph and Florence Wermersen, Marie was born on March 17, 1942 in Wisconsin Rapids. Marie graduated from Assumption High School in 1960 and moved on to work at Wood County Bank as a teller and then to United Airlines where she served as a flight attendant for 10 years. After raising her two girls, Marie returned to work as a travel agent at Copps Travel Service. Over her 68 years, Marie was active in Operation Bootstrap and the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) . She loved to experience the world through travel, and was active in her youth with skiing, playing tennis, and golf. Most of all, Marie enjoyed spending time with her cherished bridge group, friends and family.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Marie leaves with us, her husband of 41 years, Thomas R. Copps of Plover, Wisconsin as well as her two daughters, Kimberly (Sam) Lehrer of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Kristen (Brian) Connell of Key Biscayne, Florida. Marie also leaves us with three bright and loving grandchildren: Kaitlyn Gabrielle, McKenzie Reese and Greyson Reilly. Marie is also survived by her younger brother, Dick Wermersen, of Mosinee, Wisconsin. Although her life would seem too short to many, those who were touched by Marie understood that the quality of her full life far exceeded the quantity of time she lived. In honor of Marie’s memory, contributions may be made to either Big Brothers Big Sisters or Operation Bootstrap. Shuda Funeral Services in Stevens Point has been entrusted with arrangements.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie will be held at 10: 30 AM Wednesday December 22, 2010 at St. Bronislava Church in Plover. Rev. James Trempe will officiate. Visitation will be from 4: 00 - 7: 00 PM Tuesday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point and again from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of service Wednesday at the church. A general rosary will be prayed for Marie Tuesday evening at 6: 00 PM at the Shuda Funeral Chapel.
The family extends a special "thank you" to St. Michael’s Hospital and the Ministry Home Care Hospice for the kindness, grace and special care Marie received. In addition, the numerous visits, prayers and words of encouragement she received from friends and family will never be forgotten.
Prosper Kazmierczak
Prosper “Midget” Kazmierczak died December 24th at North Crest Assisted Living. He was born May 19, 1917, in Marathon County, the son of Joseph and Constance (Literski) Kazmierczak.
When single, he operated Pages Bar in the Town of Reid. He married
Theresa Stanczyk in Polonia on January 23, 1943 and settled in Shantytown. They farmed and built Midget & Terry’s Bar and General Store and also ran a small trucking/logging business. The business was sold in 1953 and so began P. Kazmierczak, Home Builder in the Stevens Point area. He was a proud man who worked very hard enabling a long and well deserved retirement.
As a sports enthusiast, he attended and participated in many sporting events. Favorites included: deer hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and watching the Brewers and the Pack. He and his wife of 67 years enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, gambling, gardening and “cutting a rug” on the dance floor. Prosper will be remembered for his generosity and devotion to his family. He will be dearly missed.
Prosper is survived by his wife, Theresa, two sons: Leroy (Marge) , Mosinee, and Kenneth (Judy) , Plymouth, WI, and two daughters: Karen (Greg) Suski, and Lois (Don) Matykowski, Stevens Point, two brothers, Robert, Wausau, and Stanley, Franklin, WI, 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Antone, Ed, Mike, and John, and sisters Esther Wierzba, Regina Kleman, and Mary Nogal, and granddaughter, Kim (Suski) Hintz.
Funeral services will be held at 11: 00 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Rev. George Thayilkuzhithottu MSFS officiating. Burial will follow in Guardian Angel cemetery. Visitation will be from 4: 00 to 8: 00 p.m. Tuesday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point. A general rosary will be prayed at 7: 00 p.m. Visitation will also take place from 9: 30 AM to 10: 45 a.m. on Wednesday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at North Crest Assisted Living and Ministry Home Care Hospice for the care and companionship they gave to Prosper.
A memorial in Prosper’s name will be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.
