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7-22-2002
COLEMAN, Mildred 84, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2002, in Green Bay following a brave struggle with cancer. She was born July 29, 1917, in Green Bay to the late Joseph and Agnes (Nelsen) Zaden. Millie was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Millie's passion for life was defined by her kindness, generosity and love for those she knew. She enjoyed long walks, gardening and family celebrations.
Survivors include one daughter, Joan (Sass) Stone; four grandchildren, Julie Ann (Greg) Grichtmeier, Laurie (Kurt) Willmann, Lisa (Steve) Nyikos, Paul Stone and his friend, Kathryn Jeffers; four great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Joel, Amanda and Ashley; three great-step-grandchildren, Allison, Ian and Drew. She is also survived by a sister, Florence Boyce; and a brother and sister-in-law, James (Penny) Zaden.
Millie "Ma" was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Sass, and her second husband, Axel Coleman; two brothers, Earl "Blacky" Zaden and Donald Zaden; and a nephew, Robby Boyce.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may also call at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1024 Shawano Ave., from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fort Howard Memorial Park. Millie is dearly missed by family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice for their high level of care and compassion.
GRIER, Leo A. 82, Ashwaubenon. Visitation after 10 a.m. Friday at Woodside Lutheran Home, 1040 Pilgrim Way, Ashwaubenon. Service of Remembrance 11 a.m. Friday at the home. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; two daughters, Penny (Peter) Marquard, Peggy (Jim) Otterstrom; one son, Jonathan (Sandy) Grier, all of California; two stepsons, Phillip (Connie) Motz, Indiana
, Donald (Jan) Motz, Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two brothers, Odell (Jo) Grier, Lynn (Katherine) Grier, both Texas.
KAMMERMAN, Earl D. "Junior" 74, Green Bay. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today and prior to the funeral Tuesday at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave. Funeral service 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Rose; one son, Thomas Kammerman, Suring; two sisters, Evelyn Druckrey, Cecil, Shirley Montour, Shawano; one brother, Karlis (Kay) Kammerman, North Carolina; one stepsister, Genevieve (Dennis) Bartline, Shawano; two stepbrothers, Douglas Grosskoph, Virginia, Merl Grosskoph, Hawaii.
KNIESS, Diane E. Biersteker 44, Veneta, Ore., formerly Green Bay. Funeral was held in Oregon. Survivors include her father, Kenneth, Veneta, Ore.; one son, Eric, Veneta, Ore.; three sisters, Joan Maynard, Brenda Hand, Sharon Murphy; seven brothers, David, Mark, Jon, Richard, Jerry, Stephen, Jeffrey.
SRNKA, Eugene D. Srnka, 82, Casco. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today and until 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wiesner and Massart Funeral Home, 107 Wiesner Ave., Casco. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Casco. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; one daughter, Diane (James) Thiry, Luxemburg; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one brother, John Srnka Sr., Rio Creek; one sister, Emily Herlache, Luxemburg.
VOEGTLI, Gladys Rose 94, of 445 North Good Hope Road, De Pere, died Friday evening, July 19, 2002, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late J. Wilbrod and Mary Ellen (Purcell) Rowe was born July 20, 1906, in Minneapolis. She married John P. Voegtli on July 2, 1928, at St. Thomas Church in Minneapolis. He preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1988. In June 1942, John and Gladys moved to Washington, D.C., and spent the first few years "parenting." During that time Gladys was active in the community, the League of Women Voters and the Democratic Party. At an early age, she began working in the Personnel Office of John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers. Gladys was a volunteer worker for Hubert H. Humphrey in 1959 and later worked for him until his vice presidency. In 1965 she was a secretary for Robert Kennedy until his assassination. She also worked for Sen. George McGovern and Sen. Tom Eagleton. In 1977, Gladys and John moved to De Pere, where they both continued their involvement in community affairs. They began the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups; was named one of the 10 most admired senior citizens in 1979; served on county, state and national committees in health-care issues. Gladys received many awards during her lifetime, including Outstanding Citizen Award from the Wisconsin State Medical Society; Outstanding Alumnae from St. Mary's Academy in Minneapolis; the R.C. Nelson Award from the United Way of Brown County; recognition from the Wisconsin Hospital Association; and St. Mary's Hospital Staff and Administration of Green Bay for her contributions to senior health care.
Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Dr. Willard Janssen, De Pere, Julie Zahn, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Kathleen Voegtli, De Pere, and Paula and Hank Kindsgrab, Seymour; one son, John W. (Billy) Voegtli, Prince Frederick, Md.; 27 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, Clayton Meulemans; one sister, Marian Bergman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Bob and Eugene, one daughter, Nancy Ellen Wessinger, and two brothers, Wilbert Rowe and Arthur Rowe, and two sisters, Lenore Rucinski and Mildred Martin.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere 920-336-3171 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Francis Catholic Church, De Pere, after 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of service. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Gery Meehan, O.Praem., the Rev. Robert Cornell, O.Praem., and the Rev. Tony Dolski concelebrating the Mass. Burial to be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established.
WOITULA, Raymond A. 79, Mesa, Ariz., formerly Green Bay. Private service to be held. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two brothers, Carl Woitula, Richard (Jean) Woitula; two sisters, Irene Zolper, Evelyn (Earl) Schoen, Green Bay.
WUYTS-PHILLIPS, Jean 84, of De Pere passed away peacefully on July 20, 2002. The daughter of Gertrude (Kerkoff) and John VanDenBoogart, Jean was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, six siblings - Elizabeth, Grace, Orval, Dorothy, Ronald and Kenneth; first husband, Harold (Harry) in 1977; sister-in-law Anna (Wuyts) Rademacher in 1995. She is survived by her second husband, Tom Phillips, De Pere; her five children, Marge (Richard) Switzer, Green Bay, Barbara (Doug) Williams, Kansas City, Mo., Skip (Jim) Schaeuble, De Pere, Mike (Cheryl) Wuyts, De Pere, Rose (Brian) Wuyts-Wilson, Los Angeles; eight grandchildren, Lisa Bangert, Milwaukee, Beth Bangert, Washington, D.C., Melissa Boucher Matejicka and James Williams, Kansas City, Mo., Ray VanEnkenvoort, Jobe VanEnkenvoort, Matt Wuyts, Carrie Wuyts, De Pere; two great-grandchildren, Jake Boucher and Jared Matejicka, Kansas City, Mo.; cousins, Orvel "Red" Bogart, Sturgeon Bay, Jacklyn Bennett, Coronado, Calif., Shirley Greiner, San Diego, Joan Rittenberg, Portland, Ore.; Harry's family, Al and Louise Wuyts, Jack and Bernice Wuyts, Bertha Zahn, Emma Terry, Bob and Rita Wuyts, Florence and Leo Blair, all of Kaukauna; Carl Wuyts, Utah. Jean is also survived by the children of Jim Schaeuble, Ryan (Amy), Sean, Chad and Heather (Matt Haase).
Jean was a very busy woman her entire life, and she made a lasting impact on the lives of everyone she met. Jean was born April 19, 1918, in Combined Locks, and when she was 2, her family moved to Crivitz, where she grew up. She graduated from Crivitz Grade School and worked on the farm for her parents. Jean moved to Milwaukee at the age of 19, where she received a beautician's license, then became a practical nurse, caring for Dr. Ruth Armitage. Jean moved back to Kaukauna to join her parents when her last surviving brother, Kenneth, died at the age of 16. While helping her parents run the Out of Town Club, she met Harry Wuyts, her future husband. When he joined the Army Air Corps and went to North Africa in 1942, Jean returned to Milwaukee and became one of the original "Rosie the Riveters," welding airplane parts for Allis Chalmers. When Harry returned home in 1945, they were married in June and began farming in the town of Lawrence, where they would work, raise a family and live happily for 32 years.
Many couples started their own happy lives together by sharing a delicious, beautiful wedding cake, hand-crafted by Jean. In addition to cakes and farming, Mom was a 4-H leader and served on the Brown County Planning Commission for Dairying Improvement. She was also a member of the Brown County Homemaker Society, National Catholic Rural Life, the Saint Isidore Society, the St. Joseph's Guard of Honor and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She was President of the De Pere Deanery Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, and was President of the Wisconsin chapter of the 1918 National Birthday Club. She was a stellar volunteer for St. Jospeh's Parish in De Pere for over 20 years, devoting much time to the Mission Society, setting up the kitchen in the new school when it was built in the 1960s, and cooking for dinner dances and many other church events including the Pascal Meal.
Jean was the cook at the Outagamie County Teacher's College in Kaukauna in the early 1970s and ran the Brown County Senior Citizens Nutrition Program in Wrightstown in the late 1970s. She realized a lifelong dream in 1978, completing her education and receiving a high school diploma at the age of 60. Jean worked for her daughter, Marge, at Threads Monogramming and was fond of the annual trips to EAA. Jean also worked at the Oneida Casino as a designer/seamstress and volunteered at the Neville Museum in Green Bay.
In 1996 Jean married Tom Phillips of Green Bay, with her children and grandchildren in attendance.
Jean's favorite colors were lavender and green; her favorite flowers were lily of the valley, lilacs and roses. Jean was a staunch believer in education and loved to read. Zane Grey was one of her favorite authors; she used to say that "you could just hear the fire crackle" when you read one of his books. She loved to travel and enjoyed driving; she called her car "Jezzie." She loved the Packers - LeRoy Butler and Don Majowski were her favorite players. Jean's hobbies included sewing, crocheting, making lace, gardening, cooking and writing. Everything she did was done with her full attention and best effort.
Everyone who loved Jean so dearly will miss her terribly, but are equally grateful for her impact on their lives. We'd like to erect a statue in her honor, but she wouldn't want everyone just standing around looking at a statue when there's work to be done. We can hear her saying, "Don't just stand there, DO something!" So, please do something, and join us for a celebration of Jean's life.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, De Pere. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 7 p.m. Entombment in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
Our family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Rennes Health Care Center in De Pere, Dr. John Warren and Lisa Stockman for the kindness and wonderful care you gave to our Mom. We appreciate all of you very much. A scholarship fund is being set up in Jean's name. Contributions to this scholarship fund can be sent to Marge Switzer, 2410 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301.
7-20-2002
ACHTEN, Hazel 84, of Maribel died at home peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday, July 18, 2002. Hazel was born August 21, 1917, in Valders, the daughter of the late Anton and Matilda (Throndson) Erickson. On June 4, 1940, she married Norman F. Denske. He preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1979. Hazel later married Robert Achten on May 17, 1986, at St. John Lutheran Church, De Pere.
Hazel worked in Valders as a beautician for several years. In 1964 she co-founded Hilly Haven Golf Course. It was there that Hazel nurtured many cherished and long lasting friendships. Hazel was a very open person who loved to smile, help others, and enjoyed spending time in her flower garden.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Bob; three children, Karen (Glenn) Seiltz of De Pere, Ron (Sherry) Demske of Greenleaf, and Dale (Nancy) Demske of De Pere; three stepchildren, Guy (Kathy) Acthen of De Pere, Jay (Pam) Achten of De Pere and Nina (Steve) DeKeyser of Maribel: 10 grandchildren, Michelle (Jerry) Buresh and Todd Seiltz, Nicole, Holly and Kristin Demske and Charlie Demske, Adam (Melissa) Achten, Amanda and Sare Achten, and Beth DeKeyser; seven brothers and sisters, Orrin Erickson of Appleton, Kennard (Doris) Erickson of Valders, Alice Mae Leider of Manitowoc, Florence Hauschel of Appleton, Elton (June) Erickson of Howards Grove, Ione Haupt of Manitowoc, and Edna (Elmer) Martin of Crivitz; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman, and two brothers, Ben and Allen.
Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2002 (TODAY). Visitation will continue Monday, July 22, 2002, at St. John Lutheran Church 1700 Lost Dauphin Road, De Pere from 10 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Church at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steven Apfel officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials have been established and may be made to St. John Lutheran or to Unity Hospice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to San Luis Nursing Home and to Unity Hospice for their compassionate care.
ALBERTS, Carolyn M. Casco. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at Wiesner and Massart Funeral Home, 107 Wiesner Ave., Casco. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Sturgeon Bay.
Grace (Mrs. Ralph) Burns, 96, formerly Green Bay. Visitation after 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1423 Kellogg St. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Survivors include one daughter, Noreen (David) Guyse, Wisconsin Rapids; three sons, James P. (Mary Lou) Burns, Oshkosh, Patrick (Lois) Burns, De Pere, Michael T. (Diane) Burns, Fond du Lac; 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., is assisting the family.
COLEMAN, Mildred 84, Green Bay. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., and after 10 a.m. Wednesday at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1024 Shawano Ave. Survivors include one daughter, Joan (Sass) Stone; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren.
DAUL, Eric W. 19, Rockland, Town of Rockland, died Friday evening, July 19, 2002, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
The son of Randall and Victoria (Bair) was born Feb. 17, 1983, in Green Bay. Eric was a 2001 graduate of De Pere High School and was currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where he would have been a sophomore next year. He was employed for the summer at Georgia-Pacific Paper Company. Eric was an avid sports enthusiast and played on basketball teams all through his school years. He enjoyed working on his grandparents' dairy farm in the town of Rockland. He had a passion for life and an appreciation for all creatures great and small. Eric loved hanging out with his many friends and family and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his parents, Randall and Victoria, his brother Adam Daul, and his sister, Alyssa Daul, at home; his paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Elizabeth Daul, Rockland; his maternal grandparents: James and Teasa Bair, Green Bay; Colette and Marvin Van Eperen, Crivitz; maternal great-grandmother, Victoria Smet; his aunts, uncles and their families: Jackie and William Kempen and their children, Tracy, Corey and Krystle; Michael and Maria Daul, and their daughter Stephanie; Sandy and Dean Smerchek and their children Jeremy, Newton and Dalton; Pam and Artie Routhier and their sons Nathan and Evan; Stacey and Dennis Burt and their children Jason, Brenda and Dakota; and Keith Bair. Eric is further survived by many, many special friends as well as the family dog, Reggie.
Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St., De Pere, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday. Prayer service will be held at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Glenmore, 5832 Big Apple Road, De Pere. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Church with the Rev. Lee Kahrs officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established. The family extends a special thank you to the nurses on Fourth Floor ICU at St. Vincent's Hospital, Cherie, Sherrie and Karen, as well as Pastoral Care, Jan and Sr. Monica.
HILKE, Jann J. (Brophy) (Kryzanek), 51, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2002, at her home. Jann was born on May 19, 1951, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Edward and Kay (Smith) Brophy. She was a graduate of Green Bay East High School with the Class of 1969. On Sept. 1, 1995, she married Tom B. Hilke Jr. at Jackson Square Park. Jann participated for 25 years in the Bellin Run since 1976 when it first began, missing only the 2002 race, but cheered on the other runners from her hospital window. She was a certified Pharmacy Technician working for Shopko for nearly 30 years, most recently in De Pere. Jann loved babies and enjoyed making personalized embroidered baby clothes. She was well known for her tremendous "Heart of Gold." Jann was always there whenever you needed her and was everyone's friend. She was a loving wife, mom, daughter and sister, who will be sadly and forever missed.
Jann is survived by her husband, Tom Jr.; three sons, Ryan, James and Michael Kryzanek, all of Green Bay, three stepchildren, Brian (Carmen) Hilke, Shane and Scott Hilke, all of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters and two brothers-in-law Karin and Jim Anderson, and their daughter Abby, Albuquerque, N.M.; Lynette and Randy Werner, and their children Luke and Grace, Casper, Wyo.; Aunts, Uncles, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one infant son, Joey.
Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2002, at Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Visitation will continue after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, 2700 Babcock Road. Funeral Service 3 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Dennis Schatt officiating.
The family would like to offer a very special thank you to the staff of the ninth floor at Saint Vincent Hospital for all of their warmth and compassion. Jann greatly appreciated their efforts and loved the care she received.
Schauer & Schumacher Funeral Home and Cremation Services (432-4841) is assisting the family.
RENTMEESTER, Rueben N. 76, Green Bay. Visitation at 9-11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Lane. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., is assisting the family.
VANDERHEYDEN, Francis J. Vanderheyden, 77, Green Bay. Visitation 4-7 p.m. today at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave., and after 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St. Family remembrance service 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Survivors include his wife, Doris; four children, Mike Mc Wey, Maureen (Frank) Colwell, Fred (Susan) Sreckenbach, Frank (Connie) Vanderheyden; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon; four sisters, Norma, Nancy, Jeannie and Mary.
