Obituary:
Thomas Charles Doepker
Born: November 20, 1952 in Seymour, WI
Died: May 29, 2022 in Bull Valley, IL
Thomas Charles Doepker was born in Seymour, WI on November 20, 1952, son of the late Albert Doepker and Peggy Weiss. He was proud to work beside his father for years at Doepker's Bakery in Seymour, WI. In 1975, he graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI, and then headed South to Chicago to attend Roosevelt University. Later that year, he met the love of his life Audrey Plinske and they were married on November 26, 1977, in Mount Prospect, IL. They moved to Bull Valley, IL in 1988 where they would raise their four children Amy, Tom, Laura, and Will. In 1984, Thomas founded Advanced Seal Technology which he owned and operated until his passing. Thomas was a kind and generous man and was a longtime member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry, IL.
Thomas is survived by his wife Audrey of 44 years; four children Amy (Brad) Trotter of Grand Blanc, MI, Thomas (Kerisa) Doepker and their children Leeland and Leyton of Wonder Lake, IL, Laura (Kevin) Eaton of Tampa, FL, and William Doepker of Elwood, IL; stepmother Shirley Doepker; siblings Mark Doepker, Mary Jo Gordon, Mike Doepker, Janet (Ron) Stellmacher, John Doepker, Sharon (Dan) Carmody, Karen Doepker; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sue and Jim Tobin.
He was preceded in death by his father Albert Doepker, his mother Peggy Weiss, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Clifford and Elaine Plinske.
He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, Papa, brother, and friend.
A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.
- Legacy Remembers, 11 Jun 2022

 

 

 

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Christine (Froblom) Doepker, age 50, of Shawano, died unexpectedly on Thesday, July 21, 2015 at her home. Born on June 2, 1965 in Neillsville, she is the daughter of Alden Froblom and the late Carol (Owen) Froblom. On November 1, 2010, in Shawano, Christine was united in marriage to John Doepker. She enjoyedgar-dening, fishing, and her pets, but most of all, loved spending time with her family and friends. Christine is survived by her husband, John, WO children, Nick (Nicole Law-renz) Wetherell and John (Casidy) Doepker, and one Doepker. Remington Doepker. She is further survived by her father, Al-den (Mary) Froblom of Iron. River, MI, two sisters, Car-rie (Thomas) Blohowiak and Cindy (John) McClure both of Green Bay, nieces and nephews, Maryssa, Tea fan, Tim, and Cora, and special cousin, Ron (Kathy) Froblom. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol (Owen) Froblom. A private family service was held. Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneral-home.com
- Green Bay Press-Gazette, 2 Aug 2015

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Sharon Ann Carmody, age 62, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Born on August 29, 1962, in Seymour, Wisconsin, Sharon was the daughter of the late Albert and Shirley Doepker. She graduated from Seymour High School with the Class of 1980 and later attended McConnell Travel School in Minnesota. On March 19, 1982, she was united in marriage to Daniel Carmody, with whom she shared a life filled with love and dedication.
Sharon was a devoted wife and mother to her son Nathan. In her later years, her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandson London. Her thoughtful nature shone brightly she never missed an opportunity to send a gift or card to celebrate the special moments in the lives of those around her.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband Daniel Carmody; son Nathan Carmody; grandson London Carmody; and sister-in-law Audrey Doepker. Sharon is also survived by her siblings Mark Doepker, Mary Jo Gordon, Mike Doepker, Janet (Ron) Stellmacher, John Doepker, and twin Karen Doepker. She held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews who she loved and adored.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Tom.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 915 Ivory St., Seymour, WI 54165. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m., followed by a lunch gathering.
Sharon�s warmth and kindness touched many lives. May her memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.
- Appleton Post-Crescent, 28 Apr 2025

 

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Burial Monument, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Appleton, WI

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Burial headstone, Saint Martin Catholic Cemetery, Cecil, Shawano, WI

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BONDIJEL, Wis - Funeral services will be held Saturday morning for Michael F.[sic] Franckowiak, 37, town of Washington, farmer who died of a heart attack Wednesday shortly after he had shot a buck near Amberg. Mr. Franckowiak was hunting with a party which included his son, Bernard, and his brother, Albert. He had shot his buck and was taking part in another drive when the heart attack occurred. The rites will be held at 10 o'clock in St. Martin Catholic church, Cecil, with the Wendt Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Burial will he in the church cemetery. The body is at the Franckowiak residence, one mile southwest of Advance, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight. Mr. Franckowiak was born Aug. 14, 1910 in the town of Maple Grove, Shawano county. He farmed in Maple Grove seven years and in Brown county nine Years before moving to the present farm, formerly owned by Louis Klosterman, last April. He is survived by his wife, the former Elsie Eckert; his mother, Mrs. Simon Franckowiak, Cecil, route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Clar-ence (Lois) Pike, Cecil, and Shir-ley, at home; the son, Bernard, at home: a grandchild; six sisters, Mrs. Andrew Steck of Milwaukee, Mrs. Merle Schoen of Seymour, Mrs. Arthur Lemke, Shawano, Mrs. Herman Dittman, Cecil, Mrs. George Brozowski. Cecil and Virginia, Cecil; and two brothers, John, Cecil and Frank, Shawano. Another sister, Mrs. Alex Rychowski, Milwaukee, died last July.
- Green Bay Press-Gazette, 28 Nov 1947

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Burial headstone, Saint Martin Catholic Cemetery, Cecil, Shawano, WI

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Mrs. Harold (Elsie Franckowiak) Gussert, 76, 3171 Mill Road, Greenleaf, died early Monday, March 27, 1989. at a Rochester, Minn. hospital. She was born August 19, 1912, in the Town of Angelica, Shawano County to the late August and Cora (Dickson) Eckert. She married Mike Franckowiak and he preceded her in death in 1947. She married Harold Gussert July 24, 1966. at United Methodist Church, Lark. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Lark, and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 436 of Wrightatown. She is survived by her husband, Harold; one son and daughter-in-law, Bernard and Nancy Franckowiak, North Chelmsford, Mass.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Clarence Pike, Manitowoc; Shirley and Albert Doepker, Seymour; two brothers, Fred Eckert, Norfolk, Va.; and Edward Eckert, Lake Wales, Fla.; two sisters, Beatrice Schildbach, Sheboygan; and Luella Moede, Shawano; further survived by 18 grandchildren; ten great-grand-children; brothers-in-law and sis-ters-in-law , and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Henry, Hilbert, and August Jr. and one sister, Martha Braun. Friends may call at Nickel Fu-neral Home, Morrison, from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church, Lark, 7019 Dickinson Road, (County Hwy G.). Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the church with Rev. Holland Reidel officiating. Burial in St. Martin's Cemetery at Cecil. A memorial fund has been established for United Meth-odist Church, Lark.
- Green Bay Press-Gazette, 28 May 1989

  


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Burial headstone, Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

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LIEBBE Hilda M. Liebbe, aged 74, of Greenville, died Thursday, August 12, 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin E. (Bill) Liebbe; and two sisters and two broth-ers. Surviving are her daughter, Kath-leen O'Brien; two granddaughters, Jennifer and Shana O'Brien all of Greenville; four brothers, George and Rosalie DeYoung of Saranac, Ike and Arlene DeYoung of Grand Rapids, Leonard and Darlene DeYoung of Holly, Bob and Martha DeYoung of Grand Rapids; a sister-in-law, Ruth DeYoung of Grand Rapids; and sever-al nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends on Satur-day evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home. Funer-al Services will be held Monday, Au-gust 16, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery at Battle Creek. Memorial contributions in her memo-ry may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenville.
- BROWN-TEMAN FUNERAL HOME

 

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1940 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Burial Monument, St Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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Mrs Francis McKenna, 32. of 620 Howe st., died at a local hospital Monday evening after a long illness. Born in Carson City, she had lived in Lansing for the past 15 years Besides the husband. she is survived by four daughters, Patsy. Jeanne, Joann and Karen, all at home; her father, Richard Kavanagh of Carson City: two brothers. James and Richard Kavanagh of Carson City. and four sisters, Mrs. Harold Bennett of Lansing. Mrs. John Goyt of Alma. and Mrs. Kenneth Patton and Mrs. Morrie Riker. both of Carson City. She was a member of St. Mary cathedral parish. Funeral arrangements are being, made by the Lakey funeral home and will be announced later.

 

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1940 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
1950 Census, Lansing, Ingham, MI
Burial Monument, St Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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Francis Donald McKenna, 98, was born in Hubbardston, Michigan on March 4, 1914, to Peter and Alice Rebecca Cusack McKenna. He entered eternal life on August 2, 2012. He was baptized at and attended the church of St. John the Baptist in Hubbardston. Francis was a charter member of both St. Therese Church in Lansing and the Catholic Community of St. Jude in DeWitt, Michigan. Francis worked in skilled trades as a machinist at Fisher Body for more than 46 years and was a founding member of UAW Local 602. He also farmed a good piece of land, which he loved. He was a gentle and peaceful man who was loved and respected by all. His Catholic faith and Irish heritage were a source of great joy. Francis enjoyed the fellowship of bowling, golf, games of cards, the Knights of Columbus, music, dance, song, a good Manhattan, and the company of great friends, family, neighbors, and his dog, Chadwick. He is preceded in death by his wives, Gladys Irene Kavanagh, Catherine Lillian Kavanagh and 6 brothers, William Ferris, Matthew Mark, Thomas Merle, Nicholas Royal, Peter Clare and Peter Benedict. He had eight children for whom he was a loving role model. Daughters Kathleen and Joann and granddaughter Sarah Lincolnhol Nelson preceded him in death. Six children remain; Patricia (Raymond) Lincolnhol, Jeanne (James) O'Brien, Karen (Henry) Jallos, Brian (Donna) McKenna, Kristine (David) Poulson and Kevin (Brenda) McKenna. He loved children so and had many visiting to the end. His 18 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter, will also love and remember their wonderful Irish grandfather. He is also survived by sister-in-laws Helen Kavanagh and Esther (Morrie) Riker. His many, many nieces and nephews treasure their "Uncle Fan". Visitation will be at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Dewitt Chapel, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, on Sunday August 5, 2012, from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm. The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11:00am at the Catholic Community of St. Jude Church, 801 N. Bridge St. DeWitt, MI. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Contributions in Mr. McKenna's name may be made to the Special Olympics Area 8, 2901 Wabash Rd., Lansing, MI 48910, or to the Holy Cross Children's Services, Boysville Campus, 8744 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, MI 49236. May the sunshine warm upon his face and may God hold him in the palm of his hand.
- Lansing State Journal, Aug. 5, 2012

 

  

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Burial headstone, Fort Custer National Cemetery, Kalamazoo, MI

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Melvin E. (Bill) Liebbe, aged 73, of Greenville, passed away Thursday. he is survived by his wife, Hilda; daughter, Kathleen; and two granddaughters. Military Funeral Servives will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday 7-9 p.m. at the Brown-Teman Funeral Home, Greenville. Contributions may be made to trinity Lutheran Church, Greeville.
- Grand Rapids Press, 13 Jul 1991