Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Friday 3 March 2000 Frank J. Brum 1321 W. Spring Street Appleton Age 86, died Wednesday morning, March 1, 2000. He was born August 30, 1913, to the late Joseph and Rose (Winters) Brum, in Appleton, where he was a resident all of his life. Frank served with the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II in Italy. He had been employed by Fox River Paper and by the City of Appleton, as the caretaker of City Park, retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie M. (Wolfgram) Brum, to whom he had been married for 63 years; a sister, Mary Hahn, Appleton; many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Mark (Kitzie) Brum. He was preceded in death by three sisters: Anna Brum, Rose (Jake) VanDinter, and Theresa (Jim) Holzer; and four brothers: Joe (Vivian) Brum, Louis (Gladys) Brum, Leo (Janell) Brum, and Henry (Elvina) Brum. The Funeral Liturgy for Frank will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 3, 2000 at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence Street, with Father John Holly officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass. A Parish Prayer and Scripture Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. A memorial fund is being established. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton739-1231 Mrs. Walter Ebert (Florence Schwab) Green Bay Age 93, died Thursday, March 2, 2000. Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. There will be a Rosary at 4 p.m. Sunday. There will be a Parish Wake Service at 7 p.m. Sunday. Friends may also call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. Monday until the procession leaves for church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Annunciation Catholic Church, 401 Gray St., Green Bay, with Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Kathryn H. Hartzheim St. Paul Home Kaukauna Age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2000. She was born July 1, 1908 in Little Chute, daughter of the late John and Anna (De Groot) Hammen. Kathryn married Al Hartzheim, he preceded her in death in 1954. Survivors include a son and three daughters: Charles and Kathy Hartzheim, Fremont; Janet Perdue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Margaret Hill, Madison; and Kay and James Van Grinsven, Crandon. Kathryn is further survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Other than her parents and husband, Kathryn was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Perdue, a son-in-law, Lee Hill, a brother, Franklin Hammen, and two sisters: Cloe Sprister and Edith Boots. The funeral liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, with Fr. Dave Hoffman officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. > until the time of service. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Kaukauna766-6200 The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of St. Paul Manor and St. Paul Home for their special care and support. Erin D. Hill N3591 Sunset Lane, New London Age 7, passed away Friday, March 3, 2000. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and pending at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London . Marion J. Kleinschmidt 1815 9th St., Green Bay Age 82, entered into heaven with her family at her side March 1, 2000. She was born July 14, 1917 in the Town of Ellington, daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Miller) Beyer. On December 9, 1935 she was united in marriage to Ervin Kleinschmidt. Ervin preceded her in death June 30, 1980. Marion enjoyed working in her garden and loved her many flowers. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting at church, Marion was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ashwaubenon. Marion is survived by her daughters: Carol (Raymond) Hendricks, Green Bay; Barbara Walinski, Green Bay; Sandra Belschner, Suamico; eight grandchildren: Mike (Judy) Hendricks, Michelle (Jim) DeGrave, Jeff (Sheryl) Hendricks, Scott (Donna) Walinski, Karen Douglas, Kim Walinski and special friend, Rick, Debbie Stone and fiance Chris, John (Mary) Belschner; great-grandchildren: Leah, Krista, Dalton, Ciara, Dawson, Adam, Nichole, Brandon, Breanna, Shawn, Jessica, Jason, Dannielle, Casey and Abbey; her brothers: Emroy (Virginia) Beyer, De Pere; Russell (Helen) Beyer, Freedom; her sister, Ione Court, Freedom. Marion was preceded in death by a son, Ervin; an infant daughter and a son-in-law, Wayne. Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour from 6-9 p.m. this evening and Saturday after 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 2700 Babcock Road, Ashwaubenon until time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dennis Schatt officiating. Burial in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Oneida. A special Thank You to the staff of San Luis Manor. Especially Teri, Jane, Diane and also Hospice for all their special care and concern. Joseph F. Le Breck Green Bay Age 87, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000. He was born February 10, 1913 in Oconto, to the late Arthur and Jennie (Murphy) Le Breck. On June 22, 1942 he married Dorothy Burbey. He was employed by Better Built Wood Products for 20 years until his retirement in 1975. Mr. Le Breck was a member of the Local Union #75. He enjoyed trap shooting and was a member of the Brown County and Outagamie County Conservation Club. Mr. Le Breck was a member of St. Patrick Parish. Survivors include his children and their spouses: Lynn Le Breck, Mary Le Breck, both of Green Bay; Joan and Jerry Schmidt, Kimberly; Jean and Bob Schaden, Pulaski; La Vonne and Jim Hamlin, Suamico; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Betty Le Breck, Oconto; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Le Breck; four brothers: Cletus, John, Kenneth and Paul Le Breck; and his wife, Dorothy. Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Msgr. Brian Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Oconto Catholic Cemetery. The family would like to express their special thanks to Dr. Leh, Dr. Rosenthal and the 200 Wing of Western Village and St. Vincent Hospital for their care and concern during Joseph's illness. Florence W. Lincoln Oshkosh Age 88, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on Thursday, March 2, 2000. She was born in Milwaukee on July 17, 1911, a daughter of William and Martha Barzinski Bobber. On August 21, 1935, Florence married Gilbert B. Lincoln in Appleton. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1958. Florence was Head Wicker for Lenox Candles for over ten years and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She was a devoted and proud mother of her three children, and loved cooking, knitting afghans and doing craftwork to share with her family. Florence was also an avid bowler and enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening, being known for her prized African Violets. Survivors include one daughter, Kay (John) Senderhauf, Oshkosh; two sons: David (Jean) Lincoln, Oshkosh; and James (Barbara) Lincoln, Appleton; one step sister, Doris (John) Barry, Appleton; and eight grandchildren: Renee (David) Young, Susan (Rick) Cavanaugh, Lorrie (Steven) Thill, Cori Oleson, Steve Oleson, Alyse, Christy and Grant Lincoln and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2000 at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Westside with Rev. Thomas McFarland officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from noon until the time of service. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. A memorial has been established. The family would like a special thanks to go to Delores and Rita of Supportive Home Care, Mary of Home Health, and Xandi of the Winnebago County Dept. of Social Services. I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside Into the shadows where we could confide; Away from the hustle where all day long I hurried and worried when active and strong. I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled, But gently, so gently my cross He upheld, And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things,- Though weakened in my body my spirit took wings To height never dreamed of when active and gay. He loved me so gently, He drew me away. I needed the quiet, no prison my bed But a beautiful valley of blessing instead; A place to grow richer, in Jesus to hide I needed the quiet, so He drew me aside. Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes 100 Lake Pointe Drive 231-1510 Alice G. Meidenbauer Waukesha Age 90, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at the Virginia Health Care Facility in Waukesha. Alice was born November 18, 1909 in Delafield, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late John Rudolf and Emma Meta (nee Etter) Zimmerman. She is survived by her three sons: Roy (Joellen) Meidenbauer, Waukesha; James (Marcia) Meidenbauer, New Berlin; Edward (Louann) Meidenbauer, Waukesha; a daughter, Jean (Robert) Vande Hey, Hilbert; along with 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Alice is also survived by her two brothers: Ernest (Verna) Zimmerman, Waukesha; Arthur (Margaret) Zimmerman, New Berlin; a sister, Pat Pfeiffer, Waukesha; along with other relatives and friends. A memorial service for Alice will be held on Friday, March 3, 2000 at 4 p.m. at the Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home - West on Moreland Blvd. Friends may call on Friday from 2:30 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. Memorials in Alice's name are appreciated to the family so that they can donate a special gift for her friends at the Virginia Health Care Center. For more information please call 262-542-6609. Florence R. Nufer Neenah Age 78, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at Theda Clark Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1921 in Oconomowoc where she was a lifelong resident, daughter of the late Daniel and Lorena Hammel. Florence married George A. Nufer on January 22, 1942. Florence was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, George A.; four children: Patricia (Charles) Seider, George L. (Susan) Nufer, Bruce C. (Kathleen) Nufer, Phyllis A. Nufer; six grandchildren: Christopher, Claudine, Jessica, Terri, Margaret and Elizabeth; a sister, Lucille Wood, Mesa, Arizona; two brothers: John (Pauline) Hammel, Nashotah, Wisconsin; Gordon Hammel, Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Neenah with the Rev. Tim Malek officiating. Interment will be in Glenview Memorial Gardens, Ixonia. A visitation will be held on Saturday directly at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Florence's delight was her grandchildren and she loved to treat them with their favorite apple, cherry and blueberry pies. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah - 722-7151 Michael S. Sopa Sparks, Nevada Age 33, formerly of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2000 at VA Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. Michael was born Sunday, July 24, 1966 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, the son of Severine and Edwina (Mrochinski) Sopa. He married Miok Choe on June 22, 1988 in Korea. Michael served in the U.S. Army from 1984 until 1998 when he was medically discharged. He loved hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Miok Sopa, Sparks, Nevada; a daughter, Erica, at home; his parents: Severine and Edwina Sopa, Waupaca; five brothers: Edwin (Sally), Waupaca; Marvin (Theresa), San Jose, California; John (Brenda), Mark and Donald, all of Waupaca; and three sisters: Char Smith, Arelene (Patrick) Goggins, and Audrey (Tom) Lubinski, all of Waupaca. He is further survived by eighteen nieces and nephews, a great-niece and a great-nephew. Private family services will be Tuesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at Main Chapel, Wisconsin Veterans Home, King, Wisconsin with Deacon Donald Lobdell officiating. Burial will take place in Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King. Public visitation will take place Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca. HOLLY FUNERAL HOME Waupaca, Wisconsin Gertrude C. Steinfest Appleton Age 89, peacefully passed away, Wednesday, March 1, 2000. She was born December 8, 1910 in Brillion, Wisconsin to the late August and Emma (Schumann) Wolf. Gertrude married Elmer Steinfest on May 7, 1930 in Brillion, Wisconsin. Gertrude is survived by her husband, Elmer, Appleton; a brother, Eldon (Dottie) Wolf, Arizona; sons-in-law: Norbert (Jean) Fuhrmann, Appleton; Ken (Judy) Nieland, Menasha; grandsons: Jeffrey (Rose) Nieland, Menasha; Craig Fuhrmann, Appleton; Kelly Fuhrmann, California; Chad Fuhrmann, Appleton; Mark Nieland, Menasha; Karen (Marty) Gavinski, Menasha; great grandchildren: Heather Nieland, Courtney Nieland, Cody Nieland, Kaela Nieland, Joshua Gavinski, Ashley Gavinski and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughters: Jeanne Fuhrmann and Dianne Nieland; a brother, Weilor Wolf, sister-in-law, Inez Wolf, a brother-in-law, William Steinfest; a sister-in-law, Emma Kayser. The Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2000, at ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 302 North Morrison, Appleton, with the Rev. Ralph C. Waack officiating. Friends may call at the church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to St. Paul's for the wheelchair ramp fund. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231