Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Tuesday 7 March 2000 Francis L. Champine 925 S. 39th St., Manitowoc Age 86, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Major Harry Litherland and Captain Paul Logan with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born February 28, 1914, in Tower, Mich., son of the late Erlic and Rosalie Dauzet. On July 16, 1936, he married the former Rhea Mae McCash at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Francis was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and Manitowoc, receiving his honorable discharge in 1942. He was employed with the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company and then with Mirro Company at the Rolling Mill for 34 years, retiring in 1979. Survivors include his wife, Rhea, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Francis E. and Shirley Champine, Manitowoc, Michael and Irene Champine, San Diego, Calif.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Janice and Maury Reed, Appleton, Cheryl Ellerman, Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Wanda Dauzet; one niece, Joyce Dilworth; one nephew, Kevin Land, all of Michigan. Also surviving are other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and one son-in-law, Donald Ellerman. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Irene H. Desens 57 Pearl Street, Clintonville Age 94, died Monday morning, March 6, 2000, at the Bethany Home in Waupaca. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home of Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements. Irene was born on February 1, 1906, in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, to the late Richard and Augusta (Wiese) Hoffman. As a young girl she spent most of her life in Eau Claire, where she eventually graduated from the Wisconsin State Teachers College. On June 12, 1935, Irene was united in marriage to Eric Desens in Eau Claire. The married couple then moved to the Clintonville area where they lived their entire married life until Eric's death on January 5, 1977. Irene continued to live in Clintonville for the remainder of her life. She was an active member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville where she was a member of the Ladies Aid. She was also called upon as a stitute teacher in the school at St. Martin in the 1940s. Irene was also a member of a bridge club and the Clintonville Women's Club. She was a past member of the Clintonville Hospital Auxiliary. Irene is survived by her son, James (Carole) Desens, Weyauwega; two grandsons, Robert Desens, Wauwatosa; Richard (Kristen) Desens, Waukesha; a sister, Erna Mitchell, Waupaca. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Eric. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2000, at 12 noon at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Reverend Vilas Mazemke officiating, and interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville. Friends may call at the church only after 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. Memorials may be directed to the St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, or the Bethany Home, Waupaca. George B. Floros Neenah Age 39, died unexpectedly Monday, March 6, 2000. Arrangements are pending with Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. Mary C. Kunde Oshkosh Age 85, died Sunday morning, March 5, 2000, at Bethel Home. She was born in Montello on April 29, 1914, the daughter of the late Oliver and Rose Budnick Wicks. She married Clarence Kunde on October 23, 1935; he preceded her in death February 15, 1980. Mary was a member of St. John Catholic Church. She is survived by three sons, Clarence (Joyce), Neenah; Gerald (Patti), Washington, D.C.; Richard (Jean), Berlin; a daughter, Suzann (Ronald) Verstegen, Oshkosh; a sister, Ruth Schroeder, Berlin; a sister-in-law, Marion Wicks; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; a son, Donald; three brothers, Omer, James and Joseph; and a sister, Veronica Treder. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary on Thursday, March 9, 2000, at 5 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Oshkosh, the Reverend Wm. Van DeKreeke officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of services. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park. A memorial has been established by Mary's family. Poklasny Funeral Home Oshkosh 920-235-1170 C. David McDaniel, D.C. Age 45, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2000, at his home after a valiant battle with cancer. He was a wonderfully loving husband and father who weathered the many trials of life with resolute strength and quick dependable humor. He touched many in both his vocation as a chiropractor and his avocation as an accomplished jazz drummer. He will be sorrowfully missed by his wife, Claire, Waupaca; his children, Matthew, Madison; Christopher, Oshkosh; Samantha and Kelly, Waupaca; his brothers, Joe, Jackson, Tennessee; John, Thomson, Georgia; his father, P.G. McDaniel Jr., Thomson, Georgia. A memorial celebration open to all will be held Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 1420 Berlin Street (County E) in Waupaca. The family would appreciate donations in lieu of flowers in memorial for David to the Waupaca area Special Olympics, P.O. Box 347, Waupaca, WI 54981. A heartfelt thank-you goes to all the wonderful people of the community of Waupaca who have supported and loved the McDaniel family through this difficult time. Lillian S. Mielke 307 Robert Street, Marion Age 85, died March 5, 2000, at the Vallhaven Care Center, Neenah. Lillian was born May 8, 1914, in the Township of Rushford, Winnebago County, the daughter of the late Clark and Lydia (Garry) Hickman. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Marion in 1921. Later Lillian was united in marriage to William L. Mielke on February 9, 1935, in Marion. The couple lived and farmed in the Township of Dupont all of their married life. Mr. Mielke preceded his wife in death on January 14, 1971. In 1997, Lillian again moved to Marion where she has lived since. She enjoyed playing cards and taking pictures with her camera and setting up photo albums. She also was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Marion, where she belonged to the A.L.C.W. and served as their historian. The special moments and a lifetime of love from you will always be cherished within our hearts forever. Family members include three daughters, JoAnn (Milton) Strong, New London; Sharon (Ralph) Klemz, Oshkosh; Marlene (James) Wendorff, Mesa, Arizona; her son, William D. Mielke, Marion; six grandchildren, Kathryn (Harry) Lorge, Kaukauna; Diane (Peter) Marshall, Beverly Hills, Michigan; Robin Sica, Lindale, Texas; Lisa Salentino, Rockledge, Florida; Bradley Wendorff, Mesa, Arizona; Brenda (Dale) Eliason, Peoria, Arizona; two step grandchildren, Debra Klemz, Oshkosh; Mary Schmude, Oshkosh; six great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lura Lilja, Rockford, Illinois; Lydia Schmidt, Evergreen Park, Illinois; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William L. Mielke; a brother, Hadron and a grandson, Steven Strong. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000, at St. John Lutheran Church, Marion, with interment in the Roseland Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Eberhardt Stevenson Funeral Home, Marion, and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of the service. Florence D. Solomon Menasha Age 84, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center in Menasha. She was born June 16, 1915, in Menasha. Florence married James Solomon and he preceded her in death August 28, 1991. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Menasha. Florence is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard (Gretchen) Solomon, Brookfield, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Amanda Solomon, Milwaukee; Michael Solomon, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In accordance with Florence's wishes no services will be held. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Menasha. Laemmrich Community Funeral Home is assisting the family. Donald R. Tepolt Menasha Age 58, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2000, at his home after a long fight with cancer. He was born January 29, 1942, in Appleton, son of the late Margo Tepolt Obermeyer. He married Jeanne Raschke on June 6, 1964. Don graduated from Kaukauna High School and Fox Valley Technical College. He served in the U.S. Army. He was in the finance business for 15 years. Don then started Don Tepolt Construction Company Inc. which he operated for 21 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and his land up north. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; a daughter, Donna Tepolt, Appleton; a son, Duane (Kara) Tepolt, Neenah; three granddaughters, Jenna, Desirea, and Haley; two sisters, Karen (Ben) Brooks, Kaukauna; Pam (Gordy) Van Dera, Kaukauna; a brother, Rod (Cindi) Tepolt, Florida; sister-in-law, Lynn Tepolt, Kaukauna; a special friend, his dog Schnookers; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Tepolt. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church with Fr. Paul Radetski officiating. Friends may call at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home on Tuesday (TODAY) from 4 until 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m.; and again on Wednesday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in his name. WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 1140 Appleton Road Menasha 720-0314 Anna E. Tesch W3847 Cicero Road, Seymour Age 90, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour. She was born January 5, 1910, in Bear Creek, daughter of the late Walter and Matilda (Krause) Tietz. On June 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Raymond Tesch. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1994. Anna was a member of Cicero Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed living on the farm and gardening. She is survived by her sons, Ronald (Marianne) Tesch and Lloyd (Patricia) Tesch, all of Seymour; her grandchildren, Tammy (Dean) Dorn; Troy, Trisha, and Steven Tesch; a sister, Norma (Arthur) Mueller, Black Creek; and a sister-in-law, Volga Tietz, Poy Sippi. She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Louis. Friends may call at Cicero Immanuel Lutheran Church from 10:30 a.m. until services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Reverend Brad Pearson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, is assisting the family. A memorial fund has been established to Cicero Immanuel Lutheran Church. A special thank-you to the staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Reverend Brad Pearson for all their special care and concern. Frank "Franky" E. Young 2021/2 Wolf River Ave. New London Age 36, died as a result of a snowmobile accident that occurred on January 9, 2000. He was born on July 22, 1963, in Clintonville. Franky lived in the New London area his entire life. He farmed with his parents until 1989 and worked for Arrow Casting in Shawano until 1994. He was currently employed at Hillshire Farm in New London. Die Hard/Hardware Hank enjoyed fishing, hunting, tubing, boating and camping with his boys. He was a member of the Symco Threshermen's Club. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Bear Creek. He is survived by his two sons, Darrin and Dillan and their mother, Tammy; his parents, Lyle and Rose Young, New London; a brother, Billy (Shannon) Young, New London; six sisters: Connie (Donald) Guyette, New London; Cathy (Tom) Symonik, Shiocton; Sandy (Pete) Carmody, New London; Debra (Donald) Drath, Shiocton; Joan (Randy) Bessette, Bear Creek; Margie (Jim) Carmody, Clintonville; Also cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Josephine Young; Erwin and Anna Dain; a son, Dustin and a brother, Chipper. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, March 11, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bear Creek with the Reverend Msgr. Mark Schommer officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. We love you daddy and will always remember you and take care of each other.