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Carol Sommers
Carol Sommers, 75, 2521 Rainbow Drive, Plover, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, in Naples, Fla.
A funeral Mass will be held in memory of Carol at 10: 30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at St. Bronislava Church in Plover. The Rev. James Trempe will officiate. There will be a time for sharing memories between 8: 30 a.m. and 10: 15 a.m. prior to the May 27 Mass at St. Bronislava Church.
She was born May 10, 1936, in Stevens Point, a daughter of the late Ruby (Hand) and Lawrence Donermeyer. Carol attend St. Joseph's Elementary School and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1954. She went on to get a degree as a medical laboratory technician from Minnesota.
Carol leaves her devoted husband, Erv, of 53 years; their four children, Mark, Susan (Rasmussen) , Michael and Paul, all of Stevens Point; and seven grandchildren, Cole, Nikki, Christine, Joseph, Nicole, Jack and Peter. Carol and Erv enjoyed many winters in Naples, Fla., and she will be missed by many of their snowbird friends.
She reclaimed the tradition of gathering family and friends around the dining table for special meals. Carol is lovingly appreciated for satisfying the sweet tooth of many, especially those of the grandchildren. She also enjoyed picnicking with their boating friends on the river.
Memorial donations can be directed to the family and will be distributed to local Operation Bootstrap and hospice services.
William L. Oettinger
William L. Oettinger age 63, of 2230 Elm Street in Plover passed away May 19, 2011 at St. Michaels Hospital of complications from multiple sclerosis, which he had lived with for 22 years. Graveside services for William will be held private.
William was born August 28, 1947 in Fabens, TX the son of Mary (Moeschler) Oettinger. As a child they moved to Stevens Point where he attended St. Joseph grade school, Pacelli High School, and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1966. He married
Sara Gerson on May 22, 1976. The couple later divorced. William worked as a kitchen designer for Kitchen Design, Falk Interiors, and Quality Kitchens. He was also a salesman for Four Season Coffee and Sunshine Biscuits Inc. William enjoyed motorcycling, boating, snowmobiling, and was an expert downhill skier becoming ill with M.S. He was a proud member of the National Ski Patrol for more than 15 years, and was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan.
William is survived by his cousins: Judy Kryshak, Henry Moeschler, Charlene Gosbee, Peter Kabat, and Susan Kabat. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Oettinger, Grandparents: Henry and Gizella Moeschler; three uncles: Rev. William Moeschler, Leonard Moeschler, and Felix Kabat. Her aunt: Lorraine Kabat. One cousin: Kay Worzalla.
Nancy Ann Kosloske-Wehrmann
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 11, 2011, angels wrapped their loving arms around Nancy Ann Kosloske-Wehrmann and guided her to her heavenly home after her courageous battle with leukemia.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point. Lee Tritz will officiate. Friends may call at the chapel from 11 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial will be established in her name at a later date. Nancy, the daughter of the late Ralph and Leona (Neldner) Jaroch, was born March 27, 1942, in Milwaukee. She received her education there, and attended the New Road School, Holy Apostle School, and graduated from Waukesha High School in 1960. After graduating, Nancy worked at AC Spark Plug Co. as a secretary. It was during this time she met Raymond Kosloske.
Nancy and Raymond were united in marriage June 10, 1963, in New Berlin. After their marriage, the couple lived in South Milwaukee and began to raise their family. They moved to Rosholt in 1964 and built their home on Tree Lake Road. This continued to be her home to the present time. Nancy's career spanned many years in the medical office profession, working for several doctors in the Stevens Point area. During this time, their children were attending schools in Rosholt. Nancy and Raymond hosted foreign exchange students from Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala and Finland. This introduced new cultures and customs to them, their children and classmates, as well. In return, their children traveled to these countries to visit with the students and their families. In 1983, Nancy and Raymond traveled to Brazil to attend Carnival. They spent six weeks visiting and learning about Brazil. They also spent time in Mexico City.
In addition to visiting her students, Nancy also traveled to many states, her favorite city being Sedona, Ariz.
Nancy enjoyed a variety of activities in her life. She played softball and tennis, bowled, cross-country skied, ice skated, and golfed.
Creativity was also an important part of her life. Nancy decorated wedding cakes, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making quilts, and cross stitching and many other crafts, which kept her busy when she wasn't able to be outside working in her flower gardens. Pets were an important part of her life, beginning with the two cats she and her brother shared during their childhood. She later had several schnauzers and cats, and leaves behind her bichons. In 1991, Raymond was stricken with cancer, and for the next year, Nancy lovingly cared for him. Raymond passed away Aug. 23, 1992.
On Oct. 24, 2004, Nancy married
Norbert Wehrmann surrounded by the beauty of Sedona, Ariz. After her retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling and exploring the scenic back roads of the western United States. Cheering on the Green Bay Packers and watching NASCAR races filled their weekends. Nancy found herself at peace working in her flower gardens that provided endless beauty throughout the year.
In her retirement, she also volunteered at the Holly Shoppe in the Lincoln Center. She worked the annual plant sales and various other projects as well. A project close to her heart was the Care Wear program, where she knitted blankets, jackets, hats and booties for premature babies. Illness was to challenge her, and she faced it with grace and dignity, taking great comfort in her faith. Her unwavering strength through the ravages of chemotherapy was an inspiration to all who knew and cared for her.
Holding precious memories are her husband, Norbert of Rosholt; children, Jeffery Kosloske of Des Moines, Iowa, Jennifer (Lawrence) Huff of Stevens Point, and Michael (Jackie) Kosloske of Des Moines, Iowa; stepchildren, Dawn (Don Pfeifer) Wehrmann of Elkhart Lake, and Ryan (Brooke) Wehrmann of Austin, Texas; brother, Richard (Rita) Jaroch of Wisconsin Rapids; and daughter-in-law, Tammi Kosloske of Rosholt. Lovingly missing Nanna are her grandchildren, Cavan and Alec Kosloske, Ashley, Jackie and Katlyn Huff, Alex Kosloske, and Diranda and Devin Pfeifer. Welcoming their loved one home are her grandparents; parents; husband, Raymond; and her son Randall.
A heartfelt thank you to all of the medical personnel involved in caring for Nancy throughout her illness: Dr. Onitilo, and the staff at Saint Michael's Cancer Center, Dr. Mercier, and the staff of 8 North at Saint Joseph's Hospital, The Hope Lodge, who offered a home away from home during her treatments, and to all of our family and friends, especially sister-in-law, Rita Jaroch, for your prayers, love and support throughout this time in our lives. Nancy touched our lives with her grace and beauty and the sparkle in her smile. Her memory will live on in our hearts. Rest in peace, beautiful lady.
Lori Gronbach
Lori Gronbach, age 47 passed away Friday May 13, 2011 unexpectedly in Stevens Point. Her family is being assisted by Shuda Funeral Services & Crematory of Stevens Point and Plover. Private services were held at the Plover Funeral Home
Joshua "Squish" Aultman-Maass
Joshua "Squish" Aultman-Maass
Josh came into our lives on February 25, 1982 in Grand Prairie, TX. and was taken away too soon on Saturday May 8, 2011.
He was a graduate of Arlington High School where he was a Cadet Lieutenant in AFJROTC and was voted Who's Who Among High School Students two years in a row. Joshua David was an incredibly articulate young man. He loved and was loved by his family and friends. He was always there when needed, no questions asked, expecting nothing in return. He had a passion for computers and electronics and loved to be called a "computer geek!" He always questioned the woes of the world, always feeling everything deeply in his soul. He will be greatly missed.
Josh is survived by his parents: Bob and Mary Maass, Stevens Point. Two sisters: Sabrina (Joe) Butler of Mansfield, TX. and Christy Nye of Burleson, TX. Nieces and nephews: Kaitlyn and Kaleb Butler, Makenzie and Brandon Nye and Ashley, Lisa and Lynn Ballard. Four Aunts: Sharon (John) Vonesh, Beloit; Jackie Causey, Ft. Worth, TX; Paula Lentz of TX; Sandy Buelow, Junction City. His grandmother Sue Maass, Dancy and numerous cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Edith Wallace and uncles Jay Wallace and Gary Lentz.
Funeral Services for Josh will be at 11: 00 AM on Thursday May 12, 2011 at the Plover - Shuda Funeral Home. Rev. Matthew Mallek will officiate. Friends and family will gather to share memories from 5: 00 - 7: 00 Wednesday and from 9: 00 AM until the time of services at the Plover-Shuda Funeral Home.
Richard J. Somers
Richard J. Somers age 71 of Stevens Point passed away Sunday morning May 8, 2011 at St. Michaels Hospital from complications of a blood infection. Funeral services for Rich will be at 10: 30 AM on Thursday May 12, 2011 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 838 Fremont St., Rev. George Thayilkuzhithottu and Rev. Dale Grubba will concelebrate. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM Wednesday at 7: 00 at the Shuda Funeral Chapel, 3200 Stanley St. and again Thursday from 9: 30 - 10: 15 AM at the church. A General Rosary will be prayed at 7: 00 PM Wednesday night at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Guardian Angel cemetery.
Rich was born July 24, 1939 in Stevens Point to the late Felix and Irene (Patoka) Somers. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1957. He married
Ann Raflik September 12, 1959 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Mill Creek. He was a mechanic/maintenance worker by trade, retiring from Metz Baking in 2002. His passion was for stock car racing. He began his hobby career of oval racing in 1964 locally and then spanned though out Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Florida. He retired from oval track racing in 1989 so he could support his sons, Rick and Randy, and his grandsons Michael and Richie, in their racing careers. It also gave him time to refurbish old cars and his 1973 Bemco race car.
Rich was a cancer survivor beating non-Hodkins Lymphoma in 2006 by having his own stem cell transplant. Dr. Clouse, his Oncologist said he was a "walking miracle."
Rich was a huge fan of N.A.S.C.A.R. and the Green Bay Packers. He was also his grandchildren's number one fan at sporting events for softball, cross-country, basketball and hockey.
Rich is survived by his wife, Ann, and his children: sons Randy (Barb) and Rick (Karey) both of Stevens Point; two daughters, Pam (Jeff Zygarlicke) Somers of Custer and Tracy (John) Gajewski of Kronenwetter. Grandchildren: Richie, Brenda, Kristin, Michael, Brooke, Miranda and Elizabeth. Great-grandchildren: Caleb, Lila, Logan and one sister, Diane (Stanley) Lemke of Shantytown.
The family would like to thank the Oncology Department at Marshfield Clinic for their excellent care these past six years and for giving Rich additional precious years. They would also like to thank Father Dennis Lynch, ICU RN's: Amy Lou and Richard, Dr. Hammeke, Dr. Rishi, the staff of kidney dialysis, and the St. Michael's ICU Department for their compassionate care throughout Rich's hospital stay.
Donations can be directed to the family to distribute to the charities and research that affected Rich.
Elizabeth Shuda
Elizabeth E. Shuda, age 99, formerly of 549 2nd St N. died May 8, 2011 at the Stevens Point Care Center where she has resided since January.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Monday May 16, 2011 at St Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Letona will officiate. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8PM on Sunday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel and on Monday from 9AM until the service in the St Faustina Room in the church. The St Peters Rosary Society of which she was a 50 year member will combine with the general rosary at 6: 30PM on Sunday
Elizabeth was born on June 2, l911 in Portage County, the daughter of the late John & Mary (Janiszewski) Wlodarski.Elizabeth attended the Wilson School in the Town of Dewey. She married
Steve Shuda on Oct. 21, l935. They built their home on 2nd street in 1937. He died on May 13, 1975. She worked at local restaurants for many years.She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Growing flowers in the summer and attending daily Mass, which she did up to the age of 90. She really appreciated her church friends and would like to thank Larry & Gertie Krutza and Jean Karch for bringing the Eucharist to her home.
She is survived by one son Raymond (Irene) Shuda of Stevens Point. A daughter-in-law Shirley Shuda of Iola. grandchildren: Daniel (Ann) Shuda of Eau Claire--Kathy (Rick) Lundquist of Sussex--Gary (Cindy) Shuda of Custer--Alan (Kris) Shuda of Faribault, MN---Craig (Anita) Shuda of Brookfield and two step-grandchildren--Steven Wright of Campbellsport, WI and Amy Wright of Frederick, WI Fourteen great-grandchildren--Bethany, Allison, Jacob, Rosie, Sammy, Caitlyn, Brett, Matthew, Michael, Jason, Jarod & Tyler Shuda and Stephanie & Marc Lundquist. She was preceded in death by a son Ronald, two brothers and two sisters.
Elizabeth's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Stevens Point Care Center and Dr's Jarabek, Williams & Gauder for the wonderful care provided to her.
Lorraine Simonis
Lorraine Simonis, age 79, of Rosholt passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday morning May 7, 2011 at her home. Private services were held
Genevieve Fortune
Genevieve Mary "Gen" Fortune, 91, Stevens Point, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, at her home.
A private family service was held at Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point.
Donations may be made to the Stevens Point Salvation Army
, or the St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.
Mrs. Fortune was the daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Rozamulski) Hintz. She grew up in Stevens Point, attending St. Stanislaus Elementary School, graduating from Emerson High School and the State Teachers' College, earning a degree in elementary education. Later, she returned to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to complete a master's degree.
She began her teaching career in Arnott at a one-room schoolhouse. Later, she taught in Ellis before transferring to Emerson Elementary School, where she retired from in 1985.
She was married
to Michael J. Fortune. He died on Dec. 31, 2010.
Survivors include four sons, Michael, Fond du Lac, Patrick, Boston, Mass., Ronald (Patsy) , Bloomington, Ill., and Richard (Laura) , Milwaukee; four daughters, Susan (William) Bushman, and Sandra (Brian) Smith, both of Stevens Point, Sharon (Nicholas) Ryan, Wausau, and Laura (Scott) Fortune-Adamski, Plover; two sisters, Eleanor (Richard) Bablitch and Janet Zick, both of Stevens Point; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence (Ardene) Hintz and Donald (Patricia) Hintz; one sister, Grace Hintz; and one daughter-in-law, Mary.
Esther M. Wanserski
Esther M. Wanserski, age 90 of 512 Airline Road in Whiting passed away Saturday April 30, 2011 at the Portage County Health Care Center. A mass of Christian Burial for Esther will be at 10: 30 AM on Monday May 2, 2011 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church. Rev. Greg Bohren will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives will gather to share memories from 9: 30 AM until the time of services Monday at the church. Shuda Funeral Service of Plover & Stevens Point are assisting the family.
Esther was born June 15, 1920 in Rudolph the daughter of Joseph Jr and Katherine (Demski) Lang. She attended Rudolph schools and married
Clarence Wanserski on August 15, 1942 at Camp Roberts, CA. The couple settled in Stevens Point after Clarence's military service. Together they raised four children. Esther worked at the Blue Top for over 30 years before her retirement.
She loved her vegetable and flower gardens, enjoyed fishing trips, and going to the cabin on the island and shopping at the Boutique.
Esther is survived by her children: Gerry Garski; Donna (Bob) Mansavage, both of Stevens Point. Sandra (Dave) Bauman, Mosinee; David Wanserski, Hudson. 3 grandchildren: Dean (Michele) Garski, Junction City; Rick Mansavage, Plover; Jacqui Misiewicz, Ashland. 3 great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Benjamin, and Grace. Four sisters: Loretta (Albert) Bikowski, Millie (Frank) Szymanski, Christine (Jim) Bushmaker, Kaye Beaster. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence in 1994, her grandson Craig, two sisters: Marie and Charlotte, and five brothers: Thomas, George, Paul, Fred and Lawrence. The family would like to thank the staff of the ICU at St. Michaels for their wonderful care.
David G. Shafton
David G. Shafton age 76 an attorney for many years in Stevens Point, passed away Tuesday evening at Harmony Commons. Services for Dave will be at 1: 30 PM Friday at the Plover - Shuda Funeral Home in Plover. Rabbi E. Daniel Danson will officiate. Burial will be at the Wausau Hebrew cemetery at 1600 Grand Ave Wausau, WI. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM on Thursday and from Noon to the time of services on Friday all at the Plover Funeral Home. An Elks ritual will be held at 6: 30 PM on Thursday at the Plover Funeral Home.
Dave was born December 29, 1934 in Stevens Point, the son of Abe and Rose (Segal) Shafton. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1953. Dave served his country in the United States Army
and after his honorable discharge, graduated from UW-Madison in 1958, and later the UW Law School in 1962. After practicing law in Madison for a short time Dave returned to Stevens Point and continued practicing law until his retirement in 1997. Dave was very active in civil affairs, and was a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin as well as the Portage County Bar. He was President of the Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club in 1975-76 and is a member of the Stevens Point Elks Lodge.
Dave is survived by his sisters: Bernice Shepard, St Louis, MO; Miriam Winnig, East Lansing, MO. One brother Morton Shafton, Tuscon, AZ.
