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Published 7/7/03
Earl J. Andre
Earl J. "Sparky" Andre, 91, De Pere. Visitation 9-11 a.m. today at Hope Lutheran Church, 705 S. Michigan St., De Pere. Funeral 11 a.m. today at the church. Survivors include his wife, Lenore; children, Earl Jr. (Darleene) Andre, Darlein (Ralph) Smet, Donna Vanlaarhoven and Joan (Jack) Rintamaki; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Clara Jones Brainard
Clara Jones Brainard, 98, Green Bay. Visitation after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Avenue at Ridge Road. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Bert and Gary Brainard; one daughter, Mary Brainard; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward and Don Jones.
Christine Marie Brokaw
Christine Marie Brokaw, 38, Bellevue. Visitation 3-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave. Sharing of memories 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, James; parents, Waldon and Margaret Porterfield; a brother, Scott (Lori) Porterfield.
Ivadell M. Bucholtz
Ivadell M. Bucholtz, 73, Suamico. Visitation after 9 a.m. today at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home West, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard. Funeral 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Dan and Dave; one daughter, Dawn; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Nortel (Barbara) Musil; three sisters, Gloria Geier, Frances Schmitt and Emily Klempers.
Joseph J. Burdick
Joseph J. Burdick, 29, Howard. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home West, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard, and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2736 Glendale Ave., Howard. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Survivors include his parents, Warren "Butch" and Sandy Burdick, and one sister, Amanda Burdick.
Eugene A. Hendricks
Eugene A. Hendricks, 66, formerly of De Pere. Visitation after 2 p.m. today at Nicolet Memorial Gardens Chapel, 2770 Bay Settlement Road. Funeral 4 p.m. today at the chapel. Survivors include his mother, Loretta Hendricks; one sister, Joan (Edward) Servais; one brother, Arthur (Arlene) Hendricks.
Horace O. Nixon
Horace O. Nixon, 90. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Allouez Catholic Cemetery, 2121 Riverside Drive.
Mary Ann Rockow-Janke
Mary Ann Rockow-Janke, 55, Little Suamico. Visitation 6-8 p.m. today at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Prayer service 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Cemetery Chapel in Sturgeon Bay. Survivors include her mother, Viola Rockow; one daughter, Carren (Josh) Ott; fiance, Ken Burr; brother, Duane Rockow; two sisters, Sharon (Donald) Anderson and Gloria (William) Guelzow.
Clinton A. Spielbauer
Clinton A. Spielbauer, 86, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Friday the 4th of July, viewing the downtown ShopKo Fireworks, which were being displayed and presented by his son and grandsons. Clinton was born on February 5, 1917, in Green Bay, the son of the late Adam and Minnie (Tillman) Spielbauer. He served his country during WW II in the United States Army in the Infantry. On November 17, 1977, he married Edith Janquart at Grace Lutheran Church. Clinton was the founder of Spielbauer Fireworks and was extremely proud that it is in its third generation of operation. Clinton was an active member of the American Legion and served as a past commander. He was also a member of The Elks Club for many years. Clinton is survived by his wife, Edith; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Eileen Spielbauer, Green Bay; three grandchildren, Cory, David and Patrick, all of Green Bay; one stepson and his wife, Paul and Donna Janquart, and their children, Christian and Andrea, all of Green Bay; he is further survived by one sister-in-law, Marge Spielbauer.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola, his brothers and sisters-in-law.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003, at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA, 321 S. Madison St. Funeral Service 11 a.m. at the church with Pastor Larry Lange officiating. Entombment at Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home and Cremation Services (432-4841) is assisting the family.
Published 7/6/03
Vernon B. Colson
Vernon B. Colson, 94, Howard. Visitation 2-3 p.m. today at First Christian Church, 1750 Dousman St. Funeral service 3 p.m. today at the church. Survivors include his wife, Cleo; four daughters, Loretta Thario, Wausau, Mary (Edgar) Rakow, Suring, Janette Colson, Milwaukee, Bonnie (Larry) Johnson, Suring; three sons, Norm (Barb) Colson, Appleton, Curtis (Mary) Colson, Denver, Colo., Bruce (Neide) Colson, Green Bay; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., is assisting the family.
Virginia Landwehr
Virginia Landwehr, 97, Seymour. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, 358 S. Main St., Seymour, and 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 915 Ivory St., Seymour.
Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Survivors include her sons, Thomas (Ann) Duffey and Patrick (Joan) Duffey; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Felicita Magnuson
Felicita M. "Felice" Magnuson, 77, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at a local nursing home. She was born on August 21, 1925, in Green Bay to the late John and Jeanette (Bodah) Zeutzius. In 1945, she married Frank Ciurro who preceded her in death. In 1968, she married Glen Magnuson; he preceded her in death in 2000. Felice had been employed by Leicht Transfer and Storage for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting and bowling, was an avid Packers fan, and loved dogs, especially poodles.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and John Bruskiewicz, Krakow; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Venice Ciurro, Green Bay; five grandchildren, Hope Bruskiewicz, Kelly (Mike) Schmitt, Jesse Ciurro, Christina Ciurro and John Ciurro Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Zeutzius and Alice McCloud; one brother-in-law, Lloyd "Wendy" Magnuson.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Octavian, and one sister, Stella; and one nephew, Ron Zeutzius.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Avenue at Ridge Road, where funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Ingold officiating. Interment at Nicolet Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express thanks to Professional Guardians - Denny, Claudia and Mary - as well as the staffs of ManorCare West Arcadia Unit and Fountainview Elder Care.
Published 7/3/03
Ivadell M. Bucholtz
Ivadell M. Bucholtz, 73, Suamico, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at Western Village in Green Bay.
The family will receive friends at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home West, Howard-Suamico Location, 1145 Cardinal Lane, on Sunday, July 6, from 4 until 8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Funeral service 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Suamico. Harold J. Pfotenhauer, Funeral Director.
A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the newspaper.
Wilfred J. Courchaine
Wilfred J. "Willie" Courchaine, 77, Green Bay, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 5, 1925, to the late William and Eva (Noel) Courchaine in Oconto, Wisconsin. He served in the U. S. Army 106th Infantry Division, lst Platton of I Company. On September 18, 1943, he married Margaret Trudeau; she preceded him in death November 7, 1988. On June 29, 1990, he married Irene Strzelecki. Wilfred was employed by Scott Paper Company in Oconto Falls for 32 years, retiring in March of 1979. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion of Gillett.
Survivors include his wife, Irene; 13 children and their spouses, Margaret and William Pigeon, Green Bay, Mary and "Wayne" Walter Gressick, Green Bay, Carol "Jean" and Jerry Bryfczynski, Pulaski, William Courchaine, Taylors, South Carolina, Joan and Bob Archiquette, Crystal Falls, Michigan, Bernard and Cherryl Courchaine, Howard, Wisconsin, Joseph and Donna Courchaine, Marathon City, Wisconsin, Barbara and Claude Tremblay, Greenville, South Carolina, Ruth and Guy Micholic, Appleton, Wilfred Jr. "Wink" and Tracy Courchaine, Moore, South Carolina, Thomas and Dori Courchaine, Mishicot, Wisconsin, Richard "Jock" and Diana, Howard, Wisconsin, and Teresa Nowak, Green Bay; two step-children, John Strzelecki, Suamico, Wisconsin, and Nancy and Rick Reinhard, Green Bay; 58 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Norbert and Margaret Courchaine, Milwaukee, and Mrs. James (Darlene) Courchaine, Pound, Wisconsin; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence and Robert Trudeau, Milwaukee, Lillian and Edward Konitzer, Gillett, and Elizabeth "Betty" and Earl Smet, Pound, Wisconsin; step-sister, Dorothy Filo; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Eugene, Richard, Robert, Raymond and James.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Lyndahl Funeral Home, Lombardi Avenue and Ridge Road, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 10 a.m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard Getchel officiating. Graveside Committal and Military Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony Cemetery, Oconto Falls.
Evelyn M. Dittmer
Evelyn M. "Evie" Dittmer, 83, Green Bay, passed away on July 1, 2003, due to complications from a stroke. Evelyn was born on January 22, 1920, in Bellevue to the late John and Elizabeth (Van Bellinger) Calewarts. On October 26, 1940, she married Francis E. Dittmer at Annunciation Catholic Church. She was employed at both Prange's and Prange Way for over 30 years until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Evelyn was always doing things for others and she always put others needs first. Evelyn loved doing crafts and sewing as well as baking and gardening tomatoes. Evie and Fran also liked to go for daily walks and spend time together.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Fran; their children, Gordon (Sheri) Dittmer, Green Bay, Carol (Ron) Rabitoy, Green Bay, and Dennis (Renee) Dittmer, Green Bay; grandchildren, Debbie (Steve) Georgia, Green Bay, Lori (Todd) Basten, Green Bay, Dean Rabitoy, Gordy Dittmer, Green Bay, Steve Dittmer, Green Bay, Russell Rabitoy, Green Bay, Mike (fiance' Tammi Phelps) Dittmer, Green Bay and Kelly Dittmer, Green Bay; great-grandchildren, Melissa Georgia, Joshua Georgia, Brittany Basten, Amber Rabitoy, Brandon Basten, Ryan Rabitoy, and Mekenzie Dittmer; one step-sister, Isabella Krawczyk; one step-bother, Wilbur "Chubby" (Lois) Smorske; one sister-in-law, Marion Calewarts; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded death by her parents and her step-mother Margaret Calewarts; her sister, Dorothy Frisque; brothers Leslie "Smokie" Calewarts and Francis "Fritz" Calewarts; two step-sisters, Angeline and Dorothy Samorske; two step-bothers, Norbert Samorske and Lawrence "Red" Samorske. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral & Crematory from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2003. Funeral Service 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Farrell officiating. Entombment in the Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
Thank you to the paramedics, ICU and 4th floor doctors, nurses, staff and pastoral care at St. Vincent Hospital. Also, the Unity Hospice nurses and staff and also the clergy of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Special thank you to Fran and Evie's friends and neighbors, especially special friend, Terri Fenski.
Elaine Dufeck
Elaine Dufeck, 89, formerly Denmark. Visitation 1-2:30 p.m. today at All Saints Catholic Church, 125 St. Claude St., Denmark. Mass of Christianl Burial 2:30 p.m. today at the church. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home, 536 County Road R, Denmark, is assisting the family.
Calvin Rowell Sr.
Calvin "Bill" Rowell Sr., 77, Oconto Falls. Visitation 4-5 p.m. today at Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, West, 1145 Cardinal Lane, Howard. Funeral service 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Darlene; six sons, Lee, Calvin Jr., Curtis, Art (Carol), Carl (Cheryl), Alvin (Sue); three daughters, Billie, Sue Ann (Paul), Harriett; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Louise) Rowell, Morgan; one sister, Annie Peterson, Green Bay.