Thomas Wayne Shelton, age 68, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 1, 2009 in New Raymer, Colorado.

Howard Fenn

Howard Fenn, age 87 of the Township of Matteson, Waupaca County, WI, passed away Monday morning October 26, 2009 at the Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah.

Howard was born on June 2, 1922 in the Town of Matteson.  He was the son of the late Myles and Mary (Kleman) Fenn.  Howard grew up in the Town of Matteson and attended grade school in Embarrass.  As a young man he began working for a cheese factory in Embarrass and then served his country during World War II in the United States Navy.  When Howard returned home 4 years later, he was employed at a body shop in Embarrass and was united in marriage to Bernice Rapaich on October 13, 1946 in Shawano.  The couple moved to Readfield where Howard worked as a blacksmith until 1954 when they moved back to Embarrass.  Howard then ran his own minnow business before taking a position at FWD Seagrave in Clintonville as a welder.  While at Seagrave Howard became the President of the Local 815 of AFL-CIO for 32 years.  He retired from Seagrave in 1988.  He was a member of the Clintonville VFW Post 664 for many years and was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  One year he spent everyday fishing except for Christmas.  He also liked to rebuild snowmobiles and enjoyed gardening. 

Survivors include:  His wife of 63 years:  Bernice Fenn.

His Daughter:  Linda (Stan) Bethe, Minocqua.

His Son:  Robert Fenn, Clintonville.

His Granddaughter:  Jennifer (Kurt) Krause, Sparta.

2 Great-Grandchildren:  Kirsten & Carter Krause, Sparta.

His Sister-in-Law:  Delores Fenn.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Lee Fenn.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 12 Noon at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating.  Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery also in Clintonville with military graveside rites being conducted by members of the Clintonville American Legion Post 63 and VFW Post 664.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 AM Wednesday until the time of the services.  Condolences may be sent online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Adeline A. Soldner

Adeline A. Soldner, age 96 of Clintonville, WI , formerly of Seymour, WI, passed away Friday October 23, 2009 at the Shawano Medical Center following a brief illness.

Adeline was born on August 31, 1913 in Ashford, WI.  She was the daughter of the late William and Louisa (Guntley) Piehl.  Adeline grew up in Fox Lake, WI where she graduated from High School.  She then attended college at County Normal in Mayville, WI to become a teacher.  Adeline then taught at a country school outside of Fox Lake for 3 years and later was united in marriage to the love of her life Harley Soldner on June 16, 1934 in Waukegan, IL. The married couple started their family and soon moved to Reeseville, WI where Adeline was active with her church and community as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and was a teacher and  Superintendent of Sunday School at Reformed Church.  Adeline was also an active member at that time of the Eastern Star.  In 1963 Adeline and her family moved to Seymour, WI where was a past president and Chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary and also a member of the Seymour Homemakers.  Adeline also used her teaching abilities as a kindergarten teacher for Rockledge Elementary School for 23 years retiring at age 80.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in Ladies Aid.  Harley preceded his wife in death on March 28, 1971.  Upon her retirement, Adeline moved by her children in Clintonville where she was a current member of the United Methodist Church and volunteered to read for the children at the St. Rose Catholic School.  Adeline had many hobbies including gardening, dancing, bowling, playing  bingo, reading, and her weekly sign-in stops at Cindy B’s.  Perhaps most importantly she enjoyed being with her family and friends. 

Survivors include:  Her Daughter:  Shirley Travnicek, Clintonville.

Her Son:  Keith “Sod” (Bonnie) Soldner, Clintonville.

9 Great-Grandchildren:  Kristen (Brad) Watts, Edina, MN; Kerri Krubsack, Minneapolis, MN; Joseph & Thomas O’Connor, Clintonville; Alicia Travnicek, New London; Danielle & Staci Travnicek, Medford; and Kiara & Ava Paulson, Clintonville.

3 Step-Great-Grandchildren:  Walter, Cheyenne, & Autumn.

2 Sisters-in-Law:  Mabel Schwandt, Beaver Dam

                                  Lila Wilke, Waterloo, WI.

Also many nieces and nephews.

Adeline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harley, as son Gwenn, a son-in-law Norb Travnicek, and 3 brothers: Walter, Eddie, & Louie (Ruby) Piehl.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 11 AM at the United Methodist Church in Clintonville with Rev. Roberta Thomson officiating.  Interment will follow at the Reeseville Cemetery in Reeseville, WI. 

Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9 AM until the time of the service.  The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville is assisting her family.  Condolences may be sent online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.  

 

 

Leona E. Gould

Leona E. Gould age 88 of the Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, WI, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2009 at her home.

Leona was born on April 17, 1921 in the Township of Larrabee, Waupaca County, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Adela (Rindt) Kuschel.  She grew up in the Clintonville area and was later united in marriage to Lloyd Gould on June 6, 1942 in Clintonville.  The couple lived most of their married life in the Town of Belle Plaine.  Leona was a member of the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville.  She loved gardening and was devoted to her family her entire life. 

Arvila G. Passehl

Diane (Dalum) D. Groth

Karen J. Bauman

Karen was born on November 24, 1941 in Lake Geneva, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Tony and Florence (Knull) Kiefer.  Karen graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1960 and later met Frank Bauman at the Hacienda Bar near Genoa City.  The couple were later united in marriage on March 3, 1962 in Lake Geneva.  Frank and Karen lived near Lake Geneva, then moved to Genoa City, and later moved to Marion in 1970.  Karen was a current member of the Christ Congregational United Church of Christ in Clintonville since moving to Marion and had been active at church serving on the Ladies Aid and teaching Sunday School.  Karen had a talent for singing and was a member of the “Sweet Adeline’s” of Shawano.  Her family was her hobby, and she attended all of her grandchildren’s events.  Karen also drove school bus for Marion for a number of years and enjoyed spending the winter months near the ocean.  Some of her favorite times were spent in Gulf Shores, AL.  Karen also loved flowers and enjoyed caring for them around her house.

Survivors include:  Her Husband Frank.

1 Son:  Scott (Marilyn) Bauman, Tigerton.

2 Daughters:  Susan (Dave) Mattes, Marion.

                      Sherri (Clarence) Anderson, Land O’ Lakes.

7 Grandchildren:  Amanda & Jayme Bauman, Danielle, Cody, & Alissa Mattes, and Brittnay & Brooke Anderson.

1 Sister:  Delores (Dan) Baker, Milwaukee.

Also many other relatives and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Monday October 5, 2009 at 11 AM at the Christ Congregational United Church of Christ in Clintonville with the Rev. Jill Meyer officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date at the Greenleaf Cemetery in Marion. 

Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 AM until the time of the services.  The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville is assisting her family.  Condolences may be sent online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Emma C. Niebur

Esther L. West

Esther L. West, age 80 of Clintonville, WI, formerly of Marion, WI, passed away Thursday morning October 1, 2009 at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass, WI. 

Esther was born on October 12, 1928 in Bowler, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Herman and Esther (Grosskopf) Matz.  Within hours of her birth, Mother Esther passed away.  Baby Esther was immediately baptized by the Rev. Walter Nuechterlein and was taken to the home of her paternal grandparents, Frank and Louise (Bartelme) Matz, with whom she lived until their deaths.  Esther graduated from Bowler High School and Central State Teachers College, Rural Division, Steven’s Point.  She began her teaching career in Elcho, WI where she met and later married Oscar West on October 29, 1949.  The couple moved to Birnamwood, WI where Esther taught elementary school, later teaching in Eland, WI.  Oscar’s employment caused them to moved to Baraboo, WI where Esther also taught for several years at East School. During this time she particularly enjoyed participating for worship in church as both a member and director of the choir and also as church organist.  In 1967 the West family moved to Marion where Esther began working as a librarian later becoming director of the library retiring in 1993.  Esther called herself a “sports nut”.  In other words her favorite sport to watch was whichever sport was in season.  High school and college sports were her favorites as she felt is was important to show interest and support for young people.  Esther and Oscar were avid UW Green Bay Phoenix basketball fans enjoying season tickets to their games for 17 years.  The couple also went on trips with the Phoenix Booster Club traveling from Alaska to Texas and anywhere in between.  As health problems developed after her retirement, Esther spent most of her time at her sewing machine making quilts for Lutheran World Relief.  She was a charter member of the Marion Athletic Booster Club, serving as its historian.  Esther was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 57 years. 

Survivors include: 

Her Husband: Oscar.

Her Sons:  Paul (Kathy A.) West, Oshkosh.

                    Bruce (Kathy L.) West, Green Bay.

3 Grandchildren:  Krista (Bryan) Karlson

                                  Kari (Jason) Smith

                                  Joshua West

3 Great-Grandchildren.

2 Brothers:  Gene (Yvonne) Matz, Greenville.

                        Rodney (Carolyn) Matz, Neenah.

1 Sister:  Rita (Dewey) Norton, FL

Esther was preceded in death by her parents.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday October 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM at the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Willard Hager officiating.  Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in the Town of Almon, Shawano County, WI. 

Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1:30 PM until the time of the services.  Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran World Relief in Baltimore, MD.  The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville is assisting her family.  Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Herbert "Herb" C. Allender

Elma H. Pubanz

Elma H. Pubanz, age 94 of Clintonville, WI passed away Friday morning September 25, 2009 at her home.

Elma was born on June 28, 1915 in Bancroft, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Harry and Ruby (Campbell) Beggs.  Elma graduated from Bancroft High School and was later united in marriage to Leonard L. Pubanz in Stevens Point, WI on June 28, 1936.  The couple resided in Bancroft and in 1952 moved to Shawano, WI and later to Clintonville in 1964.  Leonard preceded his wife in death on January 9, 1987.  Elma was a very independent woman who loved to visit with friends and neighbors.  She also enjoyed flowers and flower gardening, and loved to cook.  Her family’s favorites were her potato salad and apple pies. Elma was also proud that she passed her last driver’s exam at the age of 94.  She was a Christian woman whose memories will be cherished by her family.