Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Friday 10 March 2000 Eleanor M. Bartel Oshkosh Age 86, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Parkview Health Care Center - Pleasant Acres. Funeral arrangements are pending with Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. Ermina E. "Minnie" Brunner 533 E. Chestnut St., Chilton Age 83, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was born June 19, 1916 in the Town of Charlestown, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude (Daniels) Woelfel. Ermina married Anton Brunner on September 15, 1942 at St. Martin Catholic Church in the Town of Charlestown, he preceded her in death on June 18, 1987. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Charlestown for many years. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, the Catholic Knights and the Association for Retarded Citizens. Ermina enjoyed gardening, crocheting and playing cards. Survivors include five children: Gertrude (Robert) Bonlander, Chilton; Caroline (Dennis) Cada, Oshkosh; Rose Marie Brunner, Chilton; Richard (Evelyn) Brunner, Alexandria, Virginia; Linda (Jeff) Lynch, Reeseville; five grandchildren: Ryan Compton, Oshkosh; Derek Cada, Oshkosh; Amy (Brent) Shiplett, New Holstein; Caitlyn Lynch, Reeseville; Jesse Lynch, Reeseville; two step-granddaughters: Denise (Craig) Gonzales, Oshkosh; Jennifer Cada, Glendale, Arizona; two step-great-grandson: Trevor Daniels, Oshkosh; Joshua Gonzales granddaughters: Denise (Craig) Gonzales, Oshkosh; Jennifer Cada, Glendale, Arizona; two step grandsons: Trevor Daniels, Oshkosh; Joshua Gonzales, Oshkosh; four sisters: Gudelia Kraus, Plymouth; Lucille (Melvin) Gries, Manitowoc; Odelia (Henry) Schneider, Hilbert; Cyrilla "Peggy" Weber, New Holstein; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Brunner; three sisters: Cecelia Daun, Valeria Klapperich and Florence Woelfel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday March 11, 2000 at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Gary New S.D.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and again on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. when family prayers will be held. A parish prayer service will be 6 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. God's Garden God looked around His garden, And He found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth, And saw your tired face, He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest; God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone: For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. Zachary Allan Chizek W5661 County A, Black Creek Infant son of Allan and Carla Chizek died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at a Milwaukee hospital. He is survived by his parents; his sisters: Crystal and Johanna, at home; maternal grandparents, Herbert and Agnes Hooyman, Shiocton; paternal grandparents, Edward and Deloris Chizek, Black Creek; great-grandmother, Florella Stephan, Black Creek. Private family services will be held. Muehl Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour assisted the family. Lelah T. Gill (Endres) Appleton "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 30:28 Age 87, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Appleton Medical Center. Lelah was born in the Township of Harrison, near Iola, Wisconsin on September 15, 1912. She was the daughter of Matthew and Caroline Endres. On January 27, 1934 she was united in marriage to Gilbert H. Gill and is now reunited with him in heaven. Lelah enjoyed reading, reciting poetry, wildlife and playing games with children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mom never belonged to a club, never received an award, never earned a degree, but we honor her with our deepest love and respect. She will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones. Lelah is survived by two sons: Merlin (Toots), Appleton; Mel (Judy) Gill, Greenville; four daughters: Betty (Donald) Abel, Appleton; Audrey (Peter) Akmentins, Appleton; Shirley (Richard) Niemi, Rochester, New York; Sandy (John) Ellenbecker, Appleton; 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, a sister, Margaret Wolfington, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert and eight brothers: John, Matt, Alfred, Tony, Leonard, Joe, William and Frank Endres. Funeral services will be 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2000 at Valley Funeral Home. Visitation will be 2 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at the Northland Lutheran Church Cemetery in Northland, Wisconsin. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond Street Appleton 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Adelia K. Hilliker 150 South Cecil Street Bonduel Age 86, died Thursday afternoon at her apartment. Funeral arrangements are pending with Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour. Eugene M. Kosmosky 330 E. 1st Avenue Appleton Age 81, died Thursday, March 9, 2000 with the family by his side. He was born July 18, 1918 in Brillion, son of the late Charles and Mary (Kornetzky) Kosmosky. On October 19, 1946, Eugene married the former Mary Ann Joosten, she preceded him in death on August 20, 1982. Eugene enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, boating and spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Appleton. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law: Vaughn (Colleen) Kosmosky, Little Chute; Keith Kosmosky, Chilton; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Karen (Robert) Broeren, Hollandtown; Barbara Funk, Weyauwega; Debbie (Arnie) Simon, Neenah; Wendy (Tom) Popp, Chilton; 14 grandchildren: Tiffany, Brian, Jeff, Tracy, Christopher and Travis Kosmosky, Robyn Broeren (special friend, Jim Frankow), Beth (Seth) Otto and Bobby Broeren, Angela and Joshua Simon, Zachary Kosmosky, Ashley and Preston Gruett; one great-grandchild, Blayne Otto. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons: Bruce in 1970 and David in 1998; a grandson, Michael, in 1970; a sister, Bernice Ott; and a brother Cornelius Kosmosky. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 225 E. Harris Avenue, Appleton, with Pastor Kenneth Frey officiating. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sherwood. Friends may call directly at the church from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family with arrangements. Norbert F. Noie St. Paul Manor Kaukauna Age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2000 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Norbert was born May 30, 1907 in Kaukauna, son of the late Frank and Nellie (Weyenberg) Noie. He was a 1927 graduate of Kaukauna high school where he served as class president and captain of the football team. His college years were spent at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he was selected to participate in the Alexander Meiklejohn Experimental College along with his hometown friend, James McFadden. Norbert was also a member of the University Hockey Team. On October 24, 1935 he married the former Adele Wilpolt. She preceded him in death on October 28, 1997. Norbert was most proud of his commitment to the Kaukauna High School Alumni Association. His involvement began in 1957 when he assumed the chairmanship for reservations and ticket sales for that year's Rally. A year later, he was named to the Alumni Board of Directors, and continued as an Alumni Officer for six more years. He held the top post in the Alumni organization, Chairman of the Board in 1978 and 1979, and had worked on numerous alumni affairs committees through the years. In 1976, the alumni recognized Mr. Noie's efforts by dedicating the 1976 issue of the Alumni News in his honor. In 1987, he received the prestigious Kaukauna High School Alumni Award. He had been a member of the Alumni Advisory Board since 1965. Norbert was on of the very first inductees to the Kaukauna High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Other civic-minded groups that were near and dear to him were the B.P.O.E. Lodge #962 in Kaukauna and Council 1033 of the Knights of Columbus. A longtime member of St. Mary Parish, Norbert had served as an usher there for many years. His employment at the Appleton Papers Locks Mill was of thirty-seven years duration. He worked as a manager in the personnel department and was also a representative of the company during labor negotiations. He helped found the Combined Locks Credit Union and served as its Treasurer for some thirty years. His longtime employment at the Locks Mill gained him membership in the Quarter Century Club there. Survivors include two sons: Tom Noie, Buffalo Grove, Illinois; and Scott (Jill) Noie, Oak Creek, Wisconsin; a daughter, Nancie (David) Thompson, Chicago, Illinois; eight grandchildren: Tom (Jennifer) Noie, Christopher (Jennifer) Noie, Jennifer Noie, Amy Noie, Patrick Noie, Eric Noie, Brian Noie, and Sean Noie; two great-grandchildren: Tyler Noie and Abby Noie; two brothers: Harold Noie, Pound; and George (Audrey) Noie, Appleton; three sisters: Genevieve Walsh, Kaukauna; Lucille Flynn, Eau Claire; and Lynn (James) Weisgerber, Appleton. Norbert was preceded in death by his wife in 1997, a daughter-in-law, Geraldine Noie, a sister-in-law, Merelda Noie, and by two brothers-in-law: Melvin Walsh and Tom Flynn. The funeral liturgy will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2000 at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. Seventh street in Kaukauna with Father Robert Udulutsch, OFM, Cap. officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the hour of the liturgy. FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna766-6200 Mary H. Pack Menasha Age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center in Menasha. She was born March 9, 1910 in Menasha, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Gatza. Mary married Clem Pack in October of 1933 at St. John Catholic Church in Menasha and he preceded her in death in May of 1955. She was employed at Theda Clark Medical Center for 20 years before she retired in 1972. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time visiting with her children. Mary is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law: Richard (Joanne) Pack, Menasha; Ronald (Rachel) Pack, Appleton; Ted (Arlean) Pack, Appleton; and Bernard Pack, Seattle, Washington; a daughter and son-in-law: Patricia (David) Rusch, Lake Zurich, Illinois; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Gertrude Cera, Neenah; a sister-in-law, Armella Zelinski, Neenah; numerous nieces and nephews. Mary was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, March 11, 2000 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha with Rev. Robert Lussier S.S.S. officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Menasha. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the church. A memorial is being established. Laemmrich Community Funeral Home is assisting the family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center for their special care. Thank you Mom for giving us life and thank you so much for being a wonderful mother. Leone A. Sweeney St. Joseph Residence New London Age 104, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. She was born on January 5, 1896 in Brillion, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Schaumberg) Krause. On October 12, 1921 she was united in marriage to Arthur L. Sweeney in New London. Leone loved to play cards and belonged to a bridge club for many years. She was known to be an excellent cook who welcomed friends and relatives to her home for dinner. Survivors include many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, Arthur in 1938, her daughter, Carol in 1968, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2000 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in New London with Rev. Luke Bocher officiating. Interment will be in Floral Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. The Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in New London is assisting the family. Earl L. Tipler Winneconne, Wisconsin Earl "Tip" Tipler, 79 of Winneconne died March 8, 2000 at Theda Clark Medical Center peacefully with his loved ones at his side. Family and friends may call at the Westgor Funeral Home, Neenah on Friday (TODAY), March 10, 2000 from 4 until 8 p.m. Military graveside services will be Saturday March 11, 2000, 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah with a celebration of life to follow at Tip's home, "The Shores". In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 West Doty Avenue Neenah 722-7151