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Published 3/18/03
Lloyd Baeten
Lloyd Baeten, age 80, Ashwaubenon, passed away Sunday morning at his home. He was born October 7, 1922 in West De Pere, son of the late Fred H. and Petronella (Berken) Baeten. In September of 1950 he was united in marriage to Luella J. Wood at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, Green Bay. Lloyd served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years in the South Pacific. Lloyd worked at Nicolet Paper Company in De Pere for 38 years, retiring in 1985. He enjoyed bowling, deer hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his three daughters and two sons and their spouses, Bonnie (Merl) Retzlaff of Green Bay, Mike (Marsha) Baeten of De Pere, Pat (Faye) Baeten of Green Bay, Pam Baeten of Ashwaubenon, and Terri (Don) Waligursky of Green Bay; his eight grandchildren, Abby, Samantha, Chris, Emilie, Cody, Morgan, Bailey and Logan. Lloyd is further survived by one sister, Grace DeWitt; two sisters-in-law, Irene Baeten and Margaret Baeten; and many nieces and nephews.
His wife Luella preceded him in death October 28, 1989. Lloyd was further preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Rueden; four brothers and one sister-in-law, Orville (Irene), Robert, Bill and George. One sister and two brothers-in-law also preceded him, Rosanne (John) Ness and Joe DeWitt.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere, until the funeral service at 5:30 p.m. with Father Jim Hablewitz officiating. Burial in Nicolet Memorial Garden.
The family would like to thank the staff of Unity Hospice.
Evelyn Frisque
Evelyn Frisque, 79, Green Bay resident, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, in a local nursing home. She was born January 1, 1924, in Berlin, Wis., to the late Guy and Alice (Chase) Farvour. Evelyn served in the U.S. Army during World War II. She served as a medical aidman while stationed in California. Evelyn married Robert Frisque in 1957 at First United Church of Christ. He preceded her in death in 1993. She was employed by Wisconsin Bell from 1947 until her retirement in 1976. Evelyn was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. She also enjoyed fishing with her husband and daughter, shoe shopping, embroidery and playing bingo. Evelyn was a longtime member of First United Church of Christ.
She is survived by one daughter, Doreen Frisque, Mount Horeb, Wis.; three sisters, Elaine Petersen, Green Bay, Patricia (Roger) De Baere, Bonduel, Sharon (Jim) Gellin, De Pere; four brothers, Kenneth (Nancy) Farvour, Harvey (Carol) Farvour all of Green Bay, Ronald (Anne) Farvour, Crystal Falls, Mich., Patrick (Rachel) Farvour, Green Bay; two sisters-in-law, June Farvour and Betty Farvour, both of Green Bay; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Yvonne Farvour; and four brothers, Alfred, Edgar, Bernard and Theodore Farvour.
Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 5 to 8 p.m. today and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday until time of service. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Hatch officiating. Entombment at Nicolet Memorial Gardens.
Evelyn's family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Rennes Health Care and Dr. Paul Pritchard. Their care and concern was greatly appreciated.
Doreen M. Gruszynski
Doreen M. (Nee: Engebretsen) Gruszynski, 44, Howard. Visitation 3-8 p.m. today at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home West, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard. Funeral service 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Staush and Justin, Howard; her parents, Ken and Anna Marie Engebretsen, Howard; one sister, Debbie (Don) Exferd, Oconto; one brother, Brian (Sunny) Engebretsen, California; fiance, Rick Balza, Howard.
Robert Daniel Johnson
Robert Daniel Johnson, age 83, of Greensboro, North Carolina, formerly of Green Bay, passed away March 14, 2003. He was born September 7, 1919 in Green Bay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jensine Johnson; six brothers Peter, Nels, Charles, Otto, William and Lawrence, four sisters, Marie, May, Verna and Esther. He is survived by one sister, Eleanor, and a daughter, Jamie Putnam, both of California; and locally by two stepdaughters, plus many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday March 15, 2003. Robert was a World War II veteran.
Diane (De Baker) Mc Guire
Diane (De Baker) Mc Guire, 58, Green Bay. Visitation 4-7:30 p.m. today at West Mason Malcore Funeral Home, 1530 W. Mason St. Funeral 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Willie; one son, Greg, at home; her father, Edsel De Baker, Green Bay; her mother, Beatrice De Baker, Green Bay; stepmother, Dorothy De Baker, Green Bay; two sisters, Joyce (Clinton) Gereau, Green Bay, Carol De Baker, Oconto.
Floyd G. Thomas
Floyd G. Thomas, 76, Allouez. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2575 S. Webster Ave. Parish wake service 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; two daughters, Susan (Rick) Johanski, Linda (Tom) Seibert; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Warren (Dolly) Thomas, Lakewood.
Edna (Mrs. Elmer) Villiesse
Edna (Mrs. Elmer) Villiesse, 91, formerly of Green Bay, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at King Veterans Home in Waupaca. She was born in Milwaukee June 27, 1911, the daughter of the late Edmund and Cora (Smith) Atkins. The family moved from Milwaukee to Fond du Lac and then to Green Bay, where Edna was a senior in high school. When she graduated from West High School she moved to Milwaukee and attended Mount Sinai Nursing School until her graduation in 1935. Edna entered the Army Nursing Corps in 1941. In August of 1942, she was shipped out to England. Edna served in such conflicts as Algerian-Moroccan, Tunisian, Sicilian, the invasion of Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. She was assigned to the 48th Surgical, which was a nursing unit that followed the troops. Their unit is credited with the idea for the M*A*S*H movie and weekly TV show, although Edna said, "It wasn't anything like you see on the show - having a good time." Later the 48th Surgical was called the 128th Evacuation. Edna received many decorations and citations, including the Bronze Star Medal for excessive bravery. She married Elmer Villiesse on October 19, 1946, in Green Bay, and he preceded her in death in 1972. After her time in the service, Edna went back to Green Bay to work in private nursing. Edna and her husband owned and operated the Bay Beach Bar right across from Bay Beach Amusement Park. After they sold their business, Edna and Elmer moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she continued her nursing career at a local hospital. She lived there for 31 years until moving back up to Wisconsin. Edna's hobbies were bingo and professional bridge playing. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and quick wit.
She is survived by one niece, Patricia and Donald Violette of New Hampshire; three nephews, Michael Kuemmel, Dennis Kuemmel, both of Green Bay, Tom and Barb Kuemmel of Greenleaf; two great-nieces; five great-nephews; 11 great-great-nieces and nephews; three close friends, Alida Robertson, Laura Lacey, and Barb and Will Haut.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Vida Atkins, Vera Atkins and Arlene (Clarence) Kuemmel; one nephew, Grant Kuemmel; one infant niece, Barbara Kuemmel.
Visitation at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and prior to the funeral on Thursday. Parish wake service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery.
Published 3/17/03
Lloyd Baeten
Lloyd Baeten, 80, Ashwaubenon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere.
Edmund V. Bobrowicz
Edmund V. Bobrowicz, 83, Green Bay. Private memorial services were held at West Mason Malcore Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one son and daughter-in-law, Victor and Geri Bobrowicz, Green Bay; one daughter and son-in-law, Spring and Jeff Truckey, Little Suamico; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Marjorie M. Bronander
Marjorie M. Bronander, 79, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Green Bay. Memorial service is 11 a.m. March 22 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S. Ridge Road. Survivors include her daughter, Beth, Colorodo Springs; two sons, Andrew, Green Bay, and Paul, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Donna L. Jourdan
Donna L. Jourdan, 46, Shawano, formerly of Green Bay. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski. Visitation continues after 10 a.m. Thursday at Oneida United Methodist Church. Funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Survivors include one son, Ben Heise, Green Bay, and his fiancee, Tammy; three grandchildren.
Evelyn Metzler
Evelyn Metzler, 85, Green Bay. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Lane. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Survivors include her husband, Killian; 11 children, Darlene Hallet, Green Bay; Nancy (Don) Laubenstein, Green Bay; Lucille (Dan) Stahl, Luxemburg; Richard (Linda) Metzler, Sheboygan; Karl (Ruth) Metzler, Anoka, Minn.; Andrew (Donna) Metzler, Green Bay; LeRoy Metzler, Green Bay; Larry (Chris) Metzler, Apopka, Fla.; Ken (Debra) Metzler, Green Bay; Ron (Robin) Metzler, Green Bay; Cheryl Metzler, Green Bay; 26 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.
Pamela Myer
Pamela Myer, 61, Green Bay. Visitation is 1-2 p.m. today at Proko-Wall Funeral Home. Memorial service is 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Jim; one son, Tom Cotter; two daughters, Katy Lee and Jenny (Dave) Laird; two stepsons, Jeff (Annie) Myer and Greg (Sandy) Myer.
Larry Polzak
Larry Polzak, long-time Green Bay resident and self-described "farm boy" turned agricultural pioneer, died Saturday at Bellin Memorial Hospital of complications following nine years of Alzheimer's disease. He had resided since 1996 at Fairfield Home in De Pere. He was 89.
He was born Laurence Anthony Polzak on May 29, 1913, the oldest son and second of five children of Stanley and Stella Plazk of Neva Corners in Antigo, Wis. A child of the Great Depression, Larry was the first in his community to graduate college, pursuing plant genetics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison starting in 1934. He married Lorena Cowgill of Madison, his college sweetheart, in 1939 following graduation. They had seven children during a 23-year marriage.
During World War II, Mr. Polzak was crops coordinator at canneries in Merton and Marshfield, Wis. The family moved to Howard in 1949 when he became agricultural manager for the old Larsen canning company on North Broadway. Larry was a man of creative vision who could see in things and people the workings of a cohesive whole. In fall 1950 he bought the Seventh-Day Adventists' parsonage, a large unwanted Victorian-era house on South Oakland Avenue, and had it moved on wheels a mile up the street to a vacant lot he had purchased at 816 Division Street. The same kind of innovation pervaded his work. In 1952 he volunteered Larsen fields as one of six test sites nationwide for an experimental mechanical green bean harvester being developed by the Chisholm-Ryder Company. Working with the manufacturers, Mr. Polzak devised a process for breeding, planting, growing and harvesting green beans that made maximum use of the new machines. At the National Canners' Association's semi-centennial convention in 1957, Mr. Polzak presented his new bean-harvesting method. His concept was hailed as a break-through in agricultural technology. He also described the revolutionary process locally in an interview with Les Sturmer on WBAY Channel 2's weekday Noon Show. He retired in 1969 from Larsen Co. and did canning crops consulting for the next several years.
Mr. Polzak was married to Wilma Bancroft of Green Bay for 15 years. In the years following his retirement Larry was active in charitable and community service work. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, and volunteered at Paul's Pantry, Salvation Army and Meals on Wheels.
Mr. Polzak is survived by a sister, Beatrice Lajza, of Tomahawk, Wis.; by three daughters, Lori Polzak and Rosemary Bolas of Chicago and Alice Dalebroux of Green Bay; by four sons, Peter of Chicago, Tom of San Francisco, Tim of Howard and Tony of Washington, D.C.; and by 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, De Pere, until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Wencel of Neva Church north of Antigo.
RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere, is assisting with the arrangements.
