Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin

Sunday
19 March 2000

Janet C. Bockin
Waupaca

Age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2000, at her residence in Waupaca. She was born on
September 5, 1921, in Larsen, a daughter of the late Carl Norman and Ella (Anunson) Sauby. She
married Orrin L. Bockin on July 25, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April
28, 1987. Janet was a member of Scandinavia Lutheran Church. 

Survivors include two sons, Larry (Blanche) Bockin of King and Foster Bockin of Lewisport,
Kentucky; two daughters, Lola (Harlan) Hansen of Glendale, Arizona, and Twila Wohlrabe of
Waupaca; 58 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and one
brother, Abner Sauby of Neenah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson; a
great-grandson and a brother. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Scandinavia Lutheran Church in
Scandinavia, with the Reverend Mark Sabin officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 6 until 8
p.m. at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca and on Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, at
church. Interment will be at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King. A memorial has
been established in her name. 

She will be greatly missed for her cookies, friendships and flowers. 


Robert J. Carter

Age 75, passed away on March 17, 2000, in his Park Ridge, Illinois, residence. Mr. Carter, formerly
of Davenport, Iowa, was a longtime resident of Park Ridge. He was a proud World War II Veteran,
serving as a pilot in the Navy. 

He is survived by his wife, Janet M. Carter; his children, Patricia (Alex) Yarmulnik, Carolyn (Tom)
Webb, Elizabeth (Curt) Dachelet, Menasha; and John (Monica) Carter; his grandchildren, Ben,
David and Michael Yarmulnik, Laura, Sam, Matt, Margaret, Sarah, Peter and Michael Webb,
Philip, Stephanie, Pamela, Katie and Timothy Dachelet, Ned and Kyle Carter; a brother, William
(Joann) Carter; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross
Church, Park Ridge, Illinois. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa. A
visitation will be held on Monday, March 20, 2000 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the RYAN-PARKE
FUNERAL HOME, 120 S. NORTHWEST HWY., PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS. In lieu of flowers,
memorials to OPUS DEI, 5800 N. Keating Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646.


Michael J. Connelly
Tampa, Florida

A wonderful father, husband, brother, friend and son was called home by his Heavenly Father on
March 17, 2000, after a courageous three-year struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). His
loving family was with him in his final hours.

Michael Joseph Connelly was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, on January 22, 1957. He was united in
marriage to Dona Borrell on July 5, 1986, in Savage, Minnesota. He grew up in Appleton,
Wisconsin, graduating from Appleton West High School in 1975 and the University of Wisconsin-
Eau Claire in 1979 with a degree in Marketing. He spent his entire career in paper distribution,
working for the same company in sales, marketing and management. His last position was General
Manager for Unisource Worldwide in Tampa, Florida. He resigned in February 1997 after his
illness was diagnosed so that he might spend his remaining time with his family. In his final few
years, he had many memorable experiences.

Michael's life was marked by accomplishment and he had a positive impact on many people. He
lived by the Golden Rule, putting the needs of others ahead of his own. He leaves a legacy of love,
honesty and good times to his numerous friends. His deep faith during his illness was an inspiration.
Those who shared his life were blessed by his kindness, generosity and example and he will be
greatly missed by all of them.

Surviving Michael are his wife, Dona; his three beloved sons, Ryan Charles, Brendan Michael and
Sean Thomas; his parents, Chuck and Joanne Connelly, Appleton; his three sisters and their
husbands, Kathleen (Bruce) Van Eyck, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin; Maureen (Brian) Ziegler,
Janesville, Wisconsin; and Patricia (Daniel) Conway, Barrington, Illinois. Additional survivors
include Dona's family and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Tampa, on Tuesday, March
21. Presiding will be Father Bendan Lawlor, Pastor of Corpus Christi Church, and the Reverend
Robert Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg.

Memorials in memory of Michael may be made to St. Pius X Church, Appleton, or the charity of
your choice.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who
love Him." (I Corinthians 2:9)


Adeline E. Hadler
Neenah

Age 81, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Theda Clark Medical Center. She was born
October 24, 1918, in Birnamwood, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Rudolph and Martha
(Reichman) Kolbe. Adeline was married to Willard Hadler for 43 years; he preceded her in death on
January 1, 1988. 

Survivors include three sons, Bill (Dorothy); Roger (Donna); Mike (Linda); 13 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; five sisters, Viola (Zigismund) Hints, Neenah; Rose Malouf, Neenah; Angeline
Discher, Birnamwood; Lydia Kolbe, Neenah; Velda (Dorrance) Fischer, Oshkosh; other relatives
and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2000, at 11 a.m., at St. Timothy Lutheran
Church, Menasha, with the Reverend John Krueger officiating. Entombment will be in the Shrine of
Heaven Mausoleum. Friends may call on Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of
service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to St. Timothy Lutheran Church.

WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME
205 West Doty Avenue
Neenah 722-7151


Arlene R. Johnson
Weyauwega, Wis.

Age 66, died March 17, 2000, at her home. She was born September 11, 1933, in Ellendale, North
Dakota, the daughter of the late Fred and Ella (Handke) Retzlaff. She married Darrel E. Johnson
June 26, 1955, at the Methodist Church in Ellendale; he survives. Arlene was a member of First
Presbyterian Church in Weyauwega, where she served as organist for many years. She was a
bookkeeper in her husband's veterinary practice for many years and served on the city recreation
committee for 17 years. She enjoyed her musical activities and church work, gardening, various
handicrafts, travel opportunities and reading. 

Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Darrel; two sons, Timothy Johnson O.D., Bellows Falls,
Vermont; Todd Johnson D.V.M., Montpelier, Vermont; two daughters, Debra Johnson D.V.M.,
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; Danise (Guy) Otte, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; two grandchildren: Alex
and Conner Otte; two brothers: Palmer "Pete" (Patti) Retzlaff, Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania; Fred
(Zelfa) Retzlaff, Aberdeen, South Dakota; one sister: Joan (Harold) Witte, Hector, Minnesota; one
brother-in-law, Duane (Lorraine) Johnson, Lindstrom, Minnesota; one sister-in-law: Dolores
(Warren) Dahlin, New Brighton, Minnesota; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at First Presbyterian Church
in Weyauwega with the Reverend Nelson Craig officiating. The family will greet relatives and
friends following the service in Memorial Hall at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has
been established for First Presbyterian Church. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in
Weyauwega is assisting the family.


Beulah K. Morkin
De Pere

Age 91, formerly of Appleton, died Thursday, February 24, 2000, at a De Pere nursing home.
Beulah was born September 27, 1908, to the late William and Mary (Waldeman) Kroneman, in
rural Deerfield, Wisconsin. She graduated from Deerfield High School and Madison College.
Beulah married the late Glenn B. Morkin, of Bloomington, Wisconsin, in 1938. The couple lived in
Appleton and then Boca Raton, Florida. She returned to Appleton in 1985. Beulah was an active
member of the First Congregational Church of Appleton, helping to set up the church library in the
1950s. She was a caring member of the Appleton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the King's
Daughters, Butte des Morts Country Club, and the Century Club, all of Appleton. From their
earliest childhoods, Beulah and Glenn prized and nourished every friendship ever made.

Survivors include a son, the Reverend Charles William Morkin; two grandchildren, Maggie A.
Fritz-Morkin and Patrick W. Fritz-Morkin, all of Green Bay; and a niece, Sandra Skoien, Middleton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Leslie Kroneman, Janesville, and a
sister, Mae Ellestadt, Monona.

A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Appleton, Tuesday, March
21, 2000, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Jane Weeden officiating. Memorials will be given for the
benefit of the Sunburst Youth Home, Neillsville, Wisconsin. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is
assisting the family.


Marilyn Morley
100 E. 15th St., Kaukauna

Age 76, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at Appleton Medical Center after a six-week illness and
complications from surgery. She was born December 18, 1923, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late
Harvey and Meta Allman. Marilyn worked as a bookkeeper in Appleton and the surrounding areas
retiring in 1986 from AAL. She enjoyed gardening, camping, traveling, playing cards and dancing.
She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaukauna. 

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Leonard, Kaukauna; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon
(David) Borree, Kaukauna; two grandchildren, Rebecca Borree, Kaukauna; Joel Borree, Appleton;
a brother and sister-in-law: Jack (Dorothy) Allman, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. She is further survived
by her husband's family, Dale (Nadine) Morley, Bowling Green, Florida; Helen Miller, Bloomer,
Wisconsin; Lucille Blaisdell, Rush City, Minnesota; Betty Lou (Hugh) Reed, New Auburn,
Wisconsin; many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant sister. 

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Kaukauna, with
Pastor Walter Steinbach officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
Friends may call directly at the church from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of services. A memorial
fund has been established in her name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, is assisting
the family with arrangements.


Alma M. Renn
St. Paul Home
Kaukauna
Age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2000. The funeral liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, March 20, 2000, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street,
Kaukauna, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Monday
from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, 766-6200


Beulah B. Rock
Dale, Wisconsin

It's nice to think about the special relationship we had - how we shared so many experiences, how we
accepted each other as we were and could talk about our thoughts and feelings easily. How through
the years we became closer and closer. Having you for a sister was wonderful because you were also
my friend.

Beulah was born August 19, 1919, the daughter of the late Dr. Christopher and Blanche (Hurth)
Rock. She was a 1937 graduate of Appleton High School. She graduated from the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1961 having received a Bachelor of Science degree. Beulah was active in
teaching in Outagamie, Dodge, Winnebago and Waupaca counties. She taught the last 15 years in
the Neenah Joint School System from which she retired in 1974 after having completed 32 years of
dedicated service to her profession. She was a teacher of primary grades and found particular
satisfaction in teaching reading skills to beginners. She was a teacher who allowed her students to be
different, to set their own pattern.

Beulah belonged to the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, the American Association of
Retired Persons and was a former member of Dale United Church of Christ.

She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Katherine Rock, with whom she shared the family home. She
was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Edgar Robert and Howard James.

Funeral services for Beulah will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lewin
Funeral Home in Fremont. The Reverend Virgie Davis will officiate. Burial will be in Dale Union
Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lewin Funeral Home on Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on
Tuesday from 8 a.m. until the time of service.


Franklin C. Varner
"Clay"
Kaukauna

Age 88, died peacefully at his new home, the St. Paul Villa, on Saturday, March 18, 2000. He was
born August 10, 1911, in Delphos, Iowa, the son of the late Omer C. "Pops" and Nina (Stephens)
Varner. He attended Simpson College and Iowa State Teacher College, leaving just one quarter
short of graduation. He interrupted his education several times in order to earn enough money to
continue, serving as a teacher in rural schools across Iowa. When he was offered a job with
International Harvester, he left college and soon thereafter purchased Decorah Implement in
Decorah, Iowa. Clay spent the majority of his life in Decorah as an implement and truck dealer until
his retirement in 1985. Many happy years were spent in Green Valley, Arizona, before moving to
Kaukauna in 1992. 

Clay married the former Lelah Hanson in 1939 and the couple had five children, Ruth Schmitt,
West Bend; Stephen, Roanoke, Virginia; John (deceased); Faye (Ed) Binsfield, Little Chute, and
William (Patricia) of Tokyo, Japan. He had great pride in his 10 grandchildren, his step
grandchildren and his eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother, Alvin (Galene)
Varner, Coronado, California. Clay was a devoted husband who visited his wife daily in her final
years at the St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lelah; his
son John; son-in-law, John Schmitt, and three of his four brothers. It was Clay's wish to be cremated
and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna,
is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Clay enjoyed each of his homes throughout his life, but he was especially grateful for the many
kindnesses and friendships he found in Kaukauna and at the St. Paul Home. His family joins in
thanking the St. Paul Home for their kindness which exceeded any professional duty, and the staff at
the St. Paul Villa for making his final week one of privacy, dignity and enjoyment. 


Anthony (Tony) Zitzelsberger
Appleton

Age 76, died Friday, March 17, 2000. Tony was born September 15, 1923, to Joseph and Mary
Bloechel) Zitzelsberger in Brothertown. He later married Celia Rueden on September 4, 1952. Tony
owned his own excavating company for many years until he bought a farm in 1973, and through the
years became known for his fresh produce. He also enjoyed his licensed deer farm and spending time
with his grandchildren.

Anthony is survived by his wife; three sons, Randy (Susan), Steven (Sharon), and Mark; and one
daughter, Barb (Don) Laux, all of Appleton; one sister, Agnes Schaefer of Chilton and six brothers,
Joseph of Chilton, Louis (Margaret) of Brothertown, Norbert (Mavis), Arizona; Leo (Violet),
Stockbridge; Lester (Agnes), Appleton, and Gilbert (Shirley), Menasha, and three sisters-in-law,
Marion, Viola and Libby. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Amy, Eric, Kristie (fiance Nick
Marx), Brett Zitzelsberger, and Andrea, Jennifer and Melissa Laux.

He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Lawrence, Adolf and Alex.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 20, 2000 at St. Pius X Church in Appleton
at 11 a.m. with Father Don Zuleger officiating. Visitation will be held TONIGHT, Sunday, March
19, at Valley Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service, and also on
Monday from 10 a.m. until time of services at church. In lieu of other expressions, a memorial fund
has been established.

God's Garden
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never
get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids,
and whispered "Peace be Thine."
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.

VALLEY FUNERAL HOME
2211 N. Richmond Street
733-5435
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