Burial Monument, Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, WI

Burial Monument, Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, WI

 

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Mausoleum stone, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah, WI

 

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Mausoleum stone, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Neenah, WI

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MENASHA, WISCONSIN - Elizabeth Joan "Betty" (Niles) Schultz, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2019 on a beautiful sunny day, surrounded by family. Betty was born on November 18, 1925 in Appleton, WI to the late John J. and Catherine (Boehm) Niles. She attended St. Mary's School and graduated in 1943. Betty was employed at Marathon Corp. for several years in the traffic dept. She married Eugene "Geno" Forrest Schultz on Oct 1, 1949 at St. Mary's-Menasha where they were active members. Together with Geno's brother Gordon they built their house on Lincoln Street in Menasha, where they proudly raised six children. Betty worked at Herb's Food Town for many years to help support their children's Catholic education. Eugene and Betty celebrated 41 years of Marriage before Genes death in 1991. Betty enjoyed pursuing her interests of bowling, sewing, knitting, ceramics, reading, crafting and baking. She contributed crafts and candy to St. Mary's bazaars and volunteered at the Gift Shop at Theda Clark Hospital for 19 years. She was a proud sponsor of a young girl from India for 20 years through CFCA. Due to a stroke in 2016, Betty became a resident of Oak Park Place, Menasha. There she made many friends and found a new purpose with her positive attitude and good humor. She was a source of light and kindness to residents and staff. Betty is survived by her six children, Tom (Diana) Schultz, Appleton, Lou Ann (Richard) Wagner, Cross Plains, Sandy (Steve) Doepker, Appleton, Jack (Vicki) Schultz, Aloha, OR, Jeff (Maria) Schultz, Menasha and Lori Beth (Randy) Verhagen, Darboy; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great grandchildren, 3 nieces and 4 nephews. Many other family and friends. Preceding her in death are her brother, John Niles; 3 sisters-in-laws, Hildegarde Schultz, Frances Niles and Virginia Baumann; 2 brothers-in-law, Gordon Schultz, Ray Baumann; and a nephew, Bud Schultz. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 528 2nd St., Menasha, WI 54952 by Rev. Paul Paider. Family and friends may visit at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of mass. Entombment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Neenah. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers at Oak Park Place. "Grandma"was so appreciative! We also extend a sincere Thank You to Theda Care Hospice for their care and support. To leave a special memory or condolences, please visit wichmannfuner-alhomes.com
- Appleton Post-Crescent, 30 Apr 2019

 

 

 

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Burial Monument, St Johns Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, WI
Military Service Plaque, St Johns Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, WI

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Verhagen, Marvin J. Menasha
Age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Menasha, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marv was born May 12. 1927 in Kimberly, Wisconsin, the son of the late Mary (Ducat) and Louis Verhagen. He married Donna Gracyalna on January 3, 1955. Marv served in the U..S. Navy on the USS Terrier. He had worked for George Banta Company for many years, retiring in 1978. Marv was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Menasha. He enjoyed fishing, dancing and familly get togethers. He will be sadly missed by his wife and children. Marvin is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna, Menasha; one son, Gary (Kim) Verhagen and their son Cory, Shiocton; three daughters: Connie Brazee and her son, Chad. Appleton; Cindy (Brad) Biggar and their children: Tanya and Travis, Appleton; Gail (Ken) Doepker and her children Heather and Jason, Winneconne; four great-granchil-dren, including a very special one, Taylor Verhagen. Also sur-vived by one brother, Eugene (Rose) Verhagen, Darboy; three sisters: Delores (Ken) Hennessey, Kimberly; Blanche (Richard) Verhagen, Kaukauna; Yvonne (Russ) Hassell. Neenah; and further survived by three sisters-in-law: Betty Gracyalna, Appleton; Ruth Murphy, Appleton and Lorraine Wieseler, Kaukauna; many nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen, in 1976. three brothers: Averd, Harlan and Clayton and a baby sister Ethel.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Hollander and the staff at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center for all their loving care and compassion.
Funeral services for Marv will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 320 Nicolet Boulevard, Menasha, with Father Roy Geenan officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Menasha. Friends and family will be received at the Laemmrich Community Funeral Home. 312 Milwaukee Street. Menasha, on Friday evenino (TONIGHT) from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m prayer service. There will also be visitation at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m until the hour of the service. A memorial is being established.
- Appleton Post-Crescent, 26 Apr 2002

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Burial Monument, St Johns Cemetery, Menasha, Winnebago, WI

 

 

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Burial monument, Saint Johns Cemetery, Random Lake, Sheboygan, WI

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The Rev. Douglas R. Groenewold, 61, of Muskego, Wis., formerly of Bloomington, died Monday (May 20, 2002) at his home. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Risen Savior Lutheran Church of Franklin with private cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Max A. Sass & Sons, Mission Hills Chapel, Franklin, and from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to Risen Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund or Piano Fund, 9501 W. Drexel Ave., Franklin, WI 53132. Survivors include his wife, Gwen Eberhardt Groenewold; children, Christopher Haber-bosch (Jennifer Yeakley), Peter (Sandi) Groenewold, Joel (Susie) Groenewold, Jennifer (Jose) Paez, Aaron Groenewold and Andrew Haberbosch; 10 grandchildren, Spencer, Noah, Gretchen, Maggie, Elizabeth, Douglas, Celene, Matthew, Nicholas and Olivia; two brothers, David Groenewold and Jerry Groenewold; .one sister, Sylvia Hall; and other relatives and friends. Pastor Groenewold served as a missionary in PaPau, New Guinea, from 1967-1972; pastor at St. John Lutheran Church, Withee, Wis., 1973-1984; chaplain of Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, 1984-1988. He was pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Bloomington, from 1988 to 1995; and pastor at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Franklin, from 1995 until the time of his death. He conducted opening invocation for Milwaukee Mile for several years. He attended Pastoral Leadership Institute & The Garrett Theology Seminary. He was past president of Franklin Noon Lions Club. He was an avid bowler, and an accomplished woodworker.
- The Bloomington Pantograph, May 23, 2002

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Burial headstone, Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska, MI

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PETOSKEY - Edgar F. "Mr. Ed" Lantzer, 77, of Petoskey and formerly of Kalkaska, succumbed to cancer and passed from this life, in his sleep, at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Mr. Lantzer had been bravely fighting cancer for several years.
Born Feb. 12, 1932, in Kalkaska, he was the son of the late Ervin and Ruby (Bennett) Lantzer.
Ed Lantzer is the artist in marquetry whose unique work � 120 linear feet of four-by-eight, wood mosaic panels, depicting images from the life of Christ � had been on display at the Ed Lantzer Gallery on Mitchell Street in Petoskey for the past 18 months. The "panels" are currently placed on display in the Washington Square Mall of Evansville, Ind., where more than 20,000 visitors have enjoyed Ed's work since they left Petoskey on the 14th of October.
Last week, Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinsapfel and a local television crew descended on Washington Square Mall to proclaim Dec. 17 Ed Lantzer Day in Evansville, respecting the positive spiritual impact the artist's work has had on the lives of its citizens. Ed returned to Petoskey to spend his last days with friends. The panels will soon follow.
Ed married Jean Hulbert on Aug 22, 1950. He is also survived by their children, Donna (Ronald) VanderHulst, LeeRoy (Diane), MaryEllen (Ron) Pereira, Shirley Triplett, Catherine (Paul) Kissling, Patricia (Dean) Little, John (Amy) and Amy Jo (Clifford) Graves; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his sisters, Blanche Hogerheide, June Brunette, Mary Heinzelman and Delores Rainey; several nieces and nephews; long-time friends, Lon and Sandra Husbands; and dear friends on the board of Ed's foundation, "My Fathers Love."
Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Jean Yvonne; his son-in-law, Vic Triplett; and his brother, Irvin.
Visitation will take place Saturday, Jan. 2, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
Plans are in place to celebrate Ed's life at the gallery in Evansville, Ind., on Jan. 9, 2010. The board of directors of My Father's Love Foundation will organize a similar celebration in Petoskey later in January.
Those who would like to make a tax-deductible contribution in memory of Ed Lantzer to the Foundation's efforts to continue to tour My Father's Love exhibit may do so by designating their contributions to My Father's Love Foundation, P.O. Box 114, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, or by visiting the Web site at www.myfatherslove.info.
- Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, Petoskey, MI

 

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A loving, kindhearted, and hard working man, William Hillmert was best known for his spirit of generosity as he went over and above to give to others while expecting nothing in return. A devoted husband, dedicated father, and doting grandfather, he will be deeply missed and warmly remembered.
The 1960s saw the rise of civil rights, amazing accomplishments in space, and the Woodstock Festival during the time when we also elected the young John F. Kennedy as our 35 President of the United States. It was just as this decade was getting started that David and Melvina Hilmert welcomed their son, William Keith, into their hearts and home on September 7, 1961, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the third of four children in his family, raised alongside his siblings, Robin, John, and Charles. Bill�s father was a preacher while his mother was a nurse.
From a young age Bill had an independent spirit. He left home at the age of 14 and found a job as a cook in Mackinac City. After returning to Southwestern Michigan, Bill made a career working at several restaurants throughout the area. He was very talented, and his favorite dish to make was biscuits and gravy that his family and friends always said were fantastic. When his health issues demanded, Bill stopped working.
Life was forever changed for Bill when he met Rose Martinez at the Crystal Club where they were both working. After dating for a couple of years they were married on August 3, 1991. Bill also adopted her son, Crespin, and raised him as his own. Together they were blessed with two children, Joseph and David, and he also had a son named William from a previous relationship.
Bill was a dedicated father who was active with his children. During their younger years they did plenty of camping and fishing. Bill also enjoyed making home improvements to their house in Lawton. He was also a loving and devoted son who cared for his mother before her death in 2013 despite facing his own health challenges.
In his leisure time Bill enjoyed pursuing his interests. He loved being out in nature and was a talented hobby photographer whose work often included beautiful things outside. Bill even had his own darkroom. Fishing was another favorite activity. When relaxing he enjoyed watching television including nature shows, foreign movies, westerns, and Lord of the Rings. Convinced that he would find a reason for everything, Bill was a bit of a pack rat who threw next to nothing away.
Known for his amazing sense of humor, his constant smile, and his fantastic cooking skills, Bill Hilmert was an extraordinary man to know and love. Nothing put a sparkle in his eye like being around kids, especially his grandson, CJ. He will never be forgotten.
Bill Hilmert died on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Bill�s family includes his children: William Keith Hilmert, Joseph Del Hilmert, David Keith Hilmert; siblings: Robin McLoud, John Hilmert; 4 grandchildren; and former wife Rosie Hilmert. Bill was preceded in death by his son, Crespin in 2004; parents, and brother, Charles. Funeral Services will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler-Thompson, 60900 M-40, Paw Paw (657-3870). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Please visit Bill�s personal memory page at www.lifestorynet.com where you can sign his guestbook or archive a favorite memory or photo. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.