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Published 7/25/03
Nelda Ahl (nee Stephani)
Nelda Ahl (nee Stephani) died on July 23 after a long struggle with cancer. Her gentle spirit and unfailing optimism will be sorely missed by her loving family and friends. She was a native of Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. She then graduated from the Wisconsin College of Cosmetology in Milwaukee. She later attended classes at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
She married Gerald Ahl in Manitowoc in 1950 and they lived in Milwaukee and Manitowoc, Wis., before settling in Green Bay. She was devoted to her husband and children and entered the workplace after the children all entered school. She began her working life at SS. Peter & Paul School as a librarian and eventually worked for the Wisconsin Job Service - Unemployment Division until she retired in 1992. Both Nel and Jerry then began an interesting post-retirement stint with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) putting them on call for natural disasters all over the country for over eight years. They both enjoyed their travels and the friends they made working in that capacity. She was a long-time volunteer with the Lac Baie Council of Girl Scouts and served as a troop leader for both her daughters and grand-daughter. She also assisted in district events and served as a local Cookie Sale Chairman for several years. She was active in her faith and served at SS Peter & Paul, Resurrection and St. Louis parishes in many capacities.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Cathy Huntowski (Wes Schumaker) and Ellen Vanden Avond (Lee), both of Green Bay, Lori Ahl (John Harrington), Fountain City, Wis., Tessie Renard (Tom), Necedah, Wis., Joanne Jensen (Jim), Big Lake, Minn., Andrew Ahl (Jackie Powell), Green Bay, and Christine Ahl-Ludwig (Rick), Waukesha, Wis. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Stasch Huntowski (Karen) and Kasha Huntowski, Green Bay, Todd and Tami Renard, Necedah, Wis., Nicholas, Benjamin and Lucas Jensen, Big Lake, Minn., as well as two great-grandchildren, Samson and Aiden Huntowski. She leaves behind two dear sisters, her twin Natalie Moser (Dale), Heathsville, Virginia, and Rita Hranika, Manitowoc, Wis., and many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted, faithful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian Stephani, numerous aunts and uncles and most recently by her beloved spouse of 52 years, Gerald. May the Lord watch over them together in eternity.
Visitation will be held at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, Wis., from 4-8 pm Sunday, July 27, with a parish wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church in Dykesville, Wis., on Monday, July 28.
It is her wish to be cremated and interment of both Gerald and Nelda's remains will be held at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, Unity Hospice or the Lac Baie Girl Scout Council would be sincerely appreciated.
Our mother was one of those rare people who maintained an innocent goodness throughout her entire life. Never one to have a bad word about anyone she would look for, and find, the good in everyone. She set an example as a mother, sister and friend that we who mourn her passing can only hope to attain. She was a true ray of sunshine in a sometimes gloomy world and her spirit always held hope and prayer. She was our most enthusiastic cheerleader and we will all struggle and pray to find our own way to carry on her and Dad's legacy of hope, charity and love.
Myra C. Garot, 86. Visitation 5-7 p.m. today at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Funeral service 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St. Survivors include two daughters, Norma Jean and Carol VanDerAck; four grandsons; one granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Worly, Maryland; one brother, Sebert Nelson, Ill.
Eleanor Ladowski
Eleanor Ladowski (Mrs. Eugene), 78. Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Ninth St. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. today at the church. Survivors include four daughters, Sr. Jennifer Ladowski, Milwaukee, Catherine (Michael) Dobkoski, Patricia (Keith) Lindbo, Ellen Ladowski, all of Green Bay; three grandchildren; one sister, Patricia (Roger) Hagen, Milwaukee; one brother, Kenneth Piechota, Denmark. Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., is assisting the family.
Rev. Eldon Riggs
Rev. Eldon Riggs, 80, of Waupaca, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 24, 2003, in a Neenah hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Ryan Funeral Home of De Pere (920) 336-3171.
Robert W. "Bob" Warner
Robert W. "Bob" Warner, 74, Green Bay. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Survivors include his mother, Ivol Warner; his wife, Renee Warner; his children, Dan Warner, Chris Kern, Marie Messer, Mike Warner, Robbie Warner, Tim Warner and Mark Hansen; one brother, John Warner; three sisters, Dawn, Lilas and Sue; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren nieces, nephews.
Published 7/24/03
Nelda (Stephani) Ahl
Nelda (Stephani) Ahl, 75, Green Bay. Arrangements are pending; Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., is assisting the family.
Dr. James and Barbara (Denis) Berner
Dr. James and Barbara (Denis) Berner, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning in Plankinton, South Dakota. RYAN FUNERAL HOME, De Pere, will announce funeral arrangements as they become available. Pre-service condolences may be expressed at www.ryanfh.com.
Marion K. (Gunn) Boyce
Marion K. (Gunn) Boyce, 92, Green Bay. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Ninth St. Parish Wake Service 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Survivors include two daughters, Margie Brinkley, Donna Davenport; two sons, David Price, Wayne Price; step-children; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren.
Gerald "Pat" R. Eisch Sr.
Gerald "Pat" R. Eisch Sr., 76, Little Suamico. Visitation 5-7:30 p.m. Friday at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth St., De Pere. Memorial service 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Germaine; four daughters, Donna (Donald) Sprang, Judith Singer (special friend, Joseph Campbell), Susan (Marty) Jakubiec, Shari Eisch (special friend, Breezy Bryzeski); three sons, John (Judy) Dunphy Sr., Jerry (Joanne) Eisch Jr., Bill (Margene) Eisch; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Louis (Dolores) Eisch; sisters, Rose (Erb) Moser, Norma (Bud) Alf, Rachael Linders, Lorraine Drone, Eloise Deringer.
Mary Ann Heim
Mary Ann Heim, 87, Green Bay. Visitation 3-8 pm. Friday at Proko-Wall Funeral Home and Crematory, 1630 E. Mason St., and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 2508 Kilian Road. Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Survivors include, two sons, Gerald (Barbara) Heim, Bellevue, Larry (Carol) Heim, Green Bay; one daughter, Eileen (John ) Vander Loop, Kewaunee; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Minerva Krutz
Minerva Krutz, 94, Suamico. Arrangements are pending; Pfotenhauer Funeral Home West, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard, is assisting the family.
Geraldine B. Rosin
Geraldine B. Rosin, 80, Milton, formerly Green Bay. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., and 9-11 a.m. Friday at Peace United Methodist Church, 919 Schwartz St. Funeral Service 11 a.m. today at the church. Survivors include two daughters, Karen (Joe) Brawner, Lumberton, Texas, Faye (Doug) Zimmerman, Milton; two sons, Ken (Peg) Rosin, Ringle, Ronald Wendricks, Green Bay; seven grandchildren.
Catherine Spitzer
Mrs. Martin (Catherine) Spitzer, 82, died peacefully knowing that her family loved her and would care for each other after she was in heaven. Her prayer three and a half years ago was answered when she asked to survive her cancer three or four more years. Her family has such admiration for her awesome strength, faith and inspiration, even through the last moments of her life. The endless meals she prepared for her family gatherings were a cornerstone of our strong family ties. Catherine was born on May 8, 1921, in Green Bay to the late Peter and Mary (Frisque) Draye. She was married for 62 years to Martin Spitzer, who aided in her comfort to the very end. Catherine loved to cook for her entire family, shop for all her loved ones and gardening. But most of all, she enjoyed times spent with her family during the holidays. Catherine is a member of SS. Peter & Paul Parish.
Survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Martin; four children, Don (Judy) Spitzer of Green Bay, Jim (Barbara) Spitzer of De Pere, Shirley Spitzer at home, Mary (James) Sollberger of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, Linda (Tim) Wenninger, Susan (Al) Drake, Carol Prokash, Brian (Renetta) Spitzer, Lisa (Steven) Eifler, Michael (Michelle) Spitzer, Benjamin Sollberger, Jonathan Sollberger, Benjamin Wehner, and Sara Wehner; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Agnes (August) DeVillers of Green Bay; one brother-in-law, Frank Spitzer of Green Bay; nieces and nephews. Also preceded in death by her daughter, Beatrice (Spitzer) La Fortune and one infant brother, Peter.
Visitation at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, from 4-8 p.m. Thursday (today) and visitation will continue at the funeral home prior to the funeral on Friday. Parish wake service Thursday 7 p.m. (this evening) at the funeral home. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Parish with Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Catherine's family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Peter Falk not only for his surgical expertise but for the moments of prayer with Catherine before her surgery. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Paul Koch for dedicating his life to treating cancer patients, his personal chair-side manner, and his ability to inspire hope. We would also like to thank Dr. A.J. Stankevych, Dr. Pamela Baeten, the incredible nursing staff at Green Bay Oncology, Unity Hospice, and the many people who offered kind words and prayers.
What Cancer Cannot Do: It cannot cripple Love, shatter Hope, corrode Faith, destroy Peace, kill Friendship, suppress Memories, silence Courage, invade the Soul, steal Eternal Life, or conquer the Spirit.
Adeline Elvira Vandertie
Adeline Elvira Vandertie, 89, our mom, wife and grandma went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, after a six-year struggle with congestive heart failure. She was born June 26, 1914, in Green Bay to the late Adolph and Alfreda (Johnson) Glawe. Adeline was a graduate of East High School and life-long resident of Green Bay. On November 16, 1933, she was united in marriage to Adolph Vandertie at Grace Lutheran Church. Adeline had many interests over the years. For over 25 years she was a member of the Bellin Hospital Auxilary. Adeline was a Girl Scout leader where many girls earned the highest awards. She was a Cub Scout Den mother where many boys continued on to earn the Order of the Arrow and was also involved in the Boy Scouts. Adeline was very active at her church serving 25 years as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Altar Guild in preparing communion. Adeline took special joy in her oil painting, paper tole and crocheting, most of which were given as gifts to her multitude of friends. She took special pride in her flower gardens around her home. Being the wife of the "Hobo Whittler," many years were spent at art shows and special gatherings. At Britt, Iowa, both Adeline and Adolph were "dubbed" the Grand Duchess and Duke of the Hobos. This honor has been mentioned in many publications. Adeline also enjoyed her many hours spent at the Bellin Health Connnection exercise program. She will be remembered both for her dedication and crazy seasonal costumes she would wear there. Adeline could wield a mean and accurate croquet mallet at the family annual "Grudge Match" croquet games. She was able to play her last game on June 14, 2003.
Survived by her husband of over 69 years, Adolph; one daughter and three sons, Nancy (Jake) Van Veen of Menasha, Terry (Mary) Vandertie of Green Bay, Rick (Lynn) Vandertie of Santee, Calif., David Vandertie of Madison; five grandchildren, Dan (Lori) Van Veen of Willard, Mo., Lynn (Scott) McCain of Milan, Mich., Tom (Lori) Van Veen of Waupaca, Valerie Verheyden of Green Bay, Tracy (Chad) Goltz of Green Bay, 10 great-grandchildren, Cheryl Verheyden, Eric Vandertie, Stacy, Danny, Jacob, Jessica, Allison, and Payton Van Veen, Tony and Jaclyn McCain; nieces and nephews.
Also, preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Vandertie; two sisters, Arlene (Bob) Schieffer and Janet (John) Van Den Wymelenberg.
Visitation at Grace Lutheran Church, 321 South Madison Avenue, Green Bay, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the memorial services. Memorial services Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Jennifer Lapinskas presiding. MALCORE Funeral Home, 432-5579, is in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ray Bachhuber and the VNA Hospice nurses Shirley and Cheryl and aides.
Lucy Vincent (Mrs. Willard)
Lucy Vincent (Mrs. Willard), 93, Green Bay. Visitation prior to the funeral at 11 a.m. today at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 710 N. Baird St. Survivors include her husband, Willard, Green Bay; three daughters, Janice (Jim) Renier, Howard, Dianne (Ronald) Marchant, Bellevue, Nancy (Jim) Stone, Scott; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Emil Jandrin, Casco; one sister, Emily Vandertie, Green Bay. Malcore Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., is assisting the family.
