Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Tuesday 28 March 2000 William W. Baitinger New London Age 63, passed away Monday, March 27, 2000, at the Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca. He was born on July 31, 1936, in Poy Sippi, Wisconsin, to the late Lawrence and Marian (Wendt) Baitinger. He served his country in the Air Force National Guard and was a member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Peter) Schafer, Antigo; a son, Steve (Linda) Baitinger, New London; a sister, Virginia (Clyde) Routheaux, Sturtevant; six grandchildren, Logan, Sawyer, Melissa, Peter, Christopher and Candace. The funeral service is being held at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home in New London on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the Floral Hill Cemetery in New London. Visitation will be at the Cline & Hanson Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. William J. Bolz 317 E. Brooklyn St., Chilton Age 89, died on Monday, March 27, 2000, at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born on August 28, 1920, in Sheboygan, son of the late William and Catherine (Schoenung) Bolz. On May 18, 1943, he married Armella E. Bittner at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton. William farmed all his life in the Town of Chilton and also worked for Aluminum Specialty Co. in Chilton for 13 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton, the Holy Name Society and also the Catholic Knights. He is survived by his wife, Armella Bolz; four children, Katherine (William) Bush, Hilbert; Kenneth (Jane) Bolz, Chilton; Dave (Nancy) Bolz, Chilton; John (Beth) Bolz, Chilton; seven grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters and nine step-grandchildren, and several step-great grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Lucille Bittner, New Holstein; Josephine Valenta, Two Rivers; Joyce Hauser, Chilton; a brother, Alois (Viola) Bolz, Chilton; a sister-in-law, Helen Bolz, Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, John Diener; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Reedy; two brothers, Gilbert and Nicholas Bolz, and five brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2000, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton with the Reverend Mike Bigley S.D.S. officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Chilton on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., and again on Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. when family prayers will be held. A parish prayer service will be at 6 p.m. followed by a Catholic Knights Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in the name of William Bolz. To My Family and Friends I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave only treasured memories, smiles and good thoughts. Do not grieve for me, for I am free. I am following the path God has laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh or love or to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I've found peace at the end of the day. If we shared a laugh and a kiss yet these things I will miss too. Be not burdened with this time of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, good times, good friends and a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free. I love you all and will miss your smiling faces. BUT DO NOT GRIEVE FOR ME FOR I AM FREE Love, Dad Leona A. Braun 301 E. Florida Avenue Appleton Age 85, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2000, in Appleton. The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2000, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Stephensville. Visitation will be on Thursday at the Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home in Hortonville from 4-8 p.m. where there will be a parish prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday's Post-Crescent. Ruby Marie Coenen Mrs. Ray Coenen Greenville Drive, Greenville A mother's love is like a rose always blooming, forever caring, always giving, forever sharing. Surrounded by those who loved her, Ruby Fuss Coenen died at her home on Sunday evening, March 26, 2000. Ruby, a caring mother and grandmother, was born July 14, 1921, in Neenah, to Henry and Irene (Beattie) Fuss. She married Ray Coenen on June 1, 1938, in De Pere, where they resided until 1943. In 1943, Ray and Ruby moved to Greenville where they were partners in farming and raising their family. They sold their cattle in 1980 and enjoyed an active retirement together until Ray's death on April 21, 1995. Throughout her life, Ruby was known for her beautiful flower gardens. Her handmade comforters were a pleasure to receive and they'll continue to keep all her family warm for years to come. She was a great cook and loved to bake for family and friends. In her retirement, Ruby enjoyed traveling but always stated her favorite place was "at home." Memories of Ruby will always be cherished by her three sons and four daughters-in-law, Donald and Joann, Clintonville; Gerald and Marilyn, Greenville; Roger and Gloria, Hortonville; Barb Coenen, Appleton; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy Coenen-Eichhorn and Richard Eichhorn, Appleton; her beloved brother and sister-in-law, Raymond "Pete" and Virginia Fuss, Combined Locks. Ruby's love of family is evidenced by her close relationship with her grandchildren, who all spent time with her in the last days of her life, Deborah (John) Schlimm, Diane (Howard) Wachsmuth, Wendy (John) Hardy, Rochelle (Scott) Loewenhagen, Christine (David) Koeppl, Dawn (Thomas) Ziegler, Cheryl (Duane) Killips, Vickie (James) Rohan, Bonnie (Michael) LaFave, Laurie Hillsberg (special friend David Schmitting), Mark (Marg) Coenen, Michael Coenen, Jeremy Coenen, Kimberly Eichhorn, and Christopher Eichhorn. She is also loved by her 31 great- grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Ruby was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of almost 57 years, Ray; her son, James; and two grandsons, Douglas and Steven Coenen. Ruby, a devout Catholic, has been a member of St. Therese Catholic Church since 1943. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Morrison Street at Wisconsin Avenue, with Fr. Daniel Gilsdorf officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. There will be a parish prayer and scripture service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Affinity Hospice Program, especially Ann, Sarah, Jim, Sandy, and Gina, who are truly angels on earth. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 I Had A Friend I had a friend not long ago who took away my fears I had a friend not long ago who brushed away my tears now she's with her family in her home away from home and I know she'll be with me wherever I do roam I know that she's at peace now her pain has gone away but in my heart I long that she were here to stay author - Kimberly Eichhorn John F. Dorn 5319 Hample Road Black Creek Funeral arrangements are pending at the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour. Marie E. Ellis nee Gruper 218 Clybourn St., Neenah Age 86, passed away and joined her beloved husband, Howard in Heaven on Saturday, March 25, 2000, whispering prayers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Marie was born in Menasha on October 4, 1913, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (O'Hallron) Gruper. Marie graduated from St. Patrick Catholic Grade School and Menasha High School. Marie married Howard G. Ellis on July 3, 1937. Marie is survived by her children, including Michael G. (Sandy) Ellis, Neenah; Dick (Sylvia) Ellis, Columbus, Georgia; Bettie (Ed) Spethman, Omaha, Nebraska; David (Mary) Ellis, Neenah; Jean Ellis Sankari, Taos, New Mexico; Robert Michael (Elke) Ellis, Menasha; and Mark (Sue) Ellis, Neenah. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Katie (Dennis) Plante, Neenah; Lori Warbleton, Appleton; Erin Ellis, Menasha; Kelly Swietlicki, Larsen; Bridget Delano, Neenah; John and Tom Spethman, Omaha, Nebraska; Ellis Ann (David) Orsay, Boise, Idaho; Christine (Patrick) McAtee and Jean (Brian) Ruch, both of Kansas City, Missouri; Mary (Dan) Gordon and Megan (Jim) Krenzer, both of Omaha, Nebraska; Todd (Becky) Ellis, Neenah; Krystin and Kimberly Ellis, Neenah; Chad (Meghan) Ellis, Appleton; Brian Ellis and Miranda Ellis, Menasha; Raiya Sankari, Taos, New Mexico, and Karen (Olin) Wise, Columbus, Georgia; and dozens of great-grandchildren. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G.; sons Thomas, Joseph and Howard Francis; two brothers, Vern and Frank Gruper, and a sister, Liliosa Preisen; and son-in-law, Farouk Sankari. Marie was active in many services to St. Patrick Parish including Cub Scout Den Mother, Parent Athletic Association and a member of the Sanctuary Society. Marie had a strength and conviction of faith to the Almighty Father and the Blessed Virgin Mary that helped her pass into eternal life. It was that faith and compassion that she passed onto her family and all who knew her. May she be remembered as a simple person of faith, love and the truth that the passage to Heaven is through The Son, Jesus Christ. The family would like to give special thanks to Myrna, Krystin, Cindy and especially to Barb, along with the entire staff of Oakridge Gardens of Menasha, who treated our mother like their very own, and to Dr. Larry Donatelle who treated Marie with the same care and compassion as Marie did to all who were fortunate to share her path. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to benefit the continuing growth of St. Patrick's Parish has been established. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2000, at Saint Patrick Church with the Reverend Roy Geenen and the Reverend Michael Koch officiating. Interment will be in Saint Margaret Cemetery, Neenah. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday and at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. The rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday. KESSLER FUNERAL HOME 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah 722-6464 Raymond J. Heimmermann Appleton Age 67, died Monday, March 27, 2000. See Wednesday's Post-Crescent for a full obituary. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Joseph C. Giuliani Appleton Formerly of Mountain, Wisconsin, age 71, died Monday, March 27, 2000. He was born in Waucedah, Michigan, on September 15, 1928, to the late Joseph and Helen (Woyatzka) Giuliani. On October 2, 1990, he married Joan Fischer Laes. Joseph worked for NICOR Gas Company in Illinois for 35 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton. Joe was a very good golfer and bowler and a loyal Packer fan. He loved the outdoors, biking and hunting and especially his yearly fishing trip to Canada with his friends, Clarence Stroh and Tony Gajdostek. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Joan Fischer Laes Giuliani; children, Carol (Aaron) Theselius of Saukville, Wisconsin; David (Lynn) Giuliani of Park Forest, Illinois; grandson, Steven James Giuliani and step grandson, John Maxedon; special family members, Pamela (Gary) Meyer of Indianapolis, Indiana; Patrick (Jana) Laes and their sons, Christopher and Michael of Green Bay; sisters, Helen (Norris) Hanson of Yuma, Arizona, and Theresa (William) Grizer of McHenry, Illinois; brothers-in-law, Jack (Carol) Fischer, William (Janet) Fischer, Michael Fischer, all of Appleton; Raymond (Carol) Fischer of Cary, North Carolina; Charles Fischer of Los Angeles, California; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Jack of Appleton, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Kitterman. The family would like to thank Joe's brother-in-law and his wife, Clarence and Gloria Stroh and nephew and his wife, Charles and Candy Giuliani and their daughters, Crissi and Courtney, for all of their love and support in our time of need. The family would also like to thank Joe's and Joan's friends who were always there to lend a helping hand when needed, or to have a pleasant dinner with or a night of cards, or to stop in for a visit at Manor Care, and finally a special thank-you to the staff of Manor Care for all of their help and care. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 312 S. State Street, with Father Michael O'Rourke officiating. The visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. Memorials are appreciated to Cancer Research. God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be, So He put his arms around him, And whispered "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched, as we saw him fade away. And though we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Mary E. "PeeNee" Glim(e) Green Bay Age 57, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2000, after a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Green Bay on April 3, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Marie (Derepkowski) Saunders. On May 16, 1960, she married Garry Glime resulting in 18 years of marriage and four children. Mary graduated from Green Bay East High School and attended St. Norbert College. She was a longtime member of Holy Martyrs of Gorcum Church in Green Bay. Mary was very involved with the patients of Brown County Mental Health Center where she was employed as a Volunteer Coordinator for almost 20 years until her illness forced her into early retirement. She was also employed part-time at Wal-Mart East in Green Bay in the fabrics department. Mary truly enjoyed working at Wal-Mart and helping customers with their special projects. Although it was a very hard decision, she resigned from Wal-Mart to begin her next project, the remodeling of her father's home after his death on April 3, 1997. There wasn't a day that went by that Mary didn't talk about what wall she was going to tear down or what window she was going to put in. Mary's love of people and life showed in everything she did, whether it be painting, gardening, sewing, cooking, working, volunteering, remodeling or mothering. She is survived by her three sons, Garry (Joe) Glime Jr. and special friend, Deb Poupore, Dick Glim, Mike Glime, all of Green Bay; a daughter, Michelle and fiance, Greg Shavlik and his children, Connor and Ryan Shavlik, Seymour; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Wanda Saunders, Green Bay. One of Mary's many dreams was to be a grandmother. This wish came true with the arrival of Marcus Grant Shavlik to Michelle and Greg on January 4 of this year. Marcus Grant brought much love and joy to Mary's final days. A step-daughter, Susan Behnke, California; nieces and nephews, Amy Geyso, Wrightstown; Julie (Geyso) and Ken Rogers, Little Chute; Rick Geyso, Wrightstown; Lea Geyso, Green Bay; Dawn Saunders, Wrightstown; and Sheri Saunders, Green Bay; special friend, Janice "Maude" Schumacher, Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Tom. Friends may call at MALCORE Funeral Home, University Avenue at Baird Street, Green Bay, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and prior to the funeral on Thursday. There will be a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Martyrs of Gorcum Church with the Reverend Robert E. Rhyner officiating. Mary's children would like to extend a special thank-you to Gen Giese, Anne Stankewicz, Candy Krause and her many friends at Brown County Mental Health Center. Your kindness, support and love will never be forgotten. They would also like to thank 9th floor nursing staff of St. Vincent's Hospital for their care and concern. Earl A. Hauser 140 Wisconsin Ave., Brillion Age 76, died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, March 22, 2000. He was born June 10, 1923, in Hilbert, son of the late Mathias and Frances (Gruber) Hauser. On September 27, 1947, he married Rosella Behnke at Hilbert. Mr. Hauser worked for the Brillion Iron Works for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He also operated a roofing business for 35 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife, Rosie; two daughters, Carol Hauser, Hilbert; Linda (John) Moehr, Sheboygan Falls; a son, Don (Kathy) Hauser, Chippewa Falls; five grandchildren, Ben (Joanne) Moehr, Chris (Jessica) Moehr, Liz Moehr and Lindsay and Adrianne Hauser. Earl is further survived by a sister, Dolores (Gerald) Steiner, Visalia, California; two brothers, Gordon Hauser, Hilbert; Myron (Margaret) Hauser, Hales Corners; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law: Erna Heimann, Hilbert; and Leslie (Jeanette) Behnke, Brillion; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, brother-in-law, Arnold Heimann; and brother-in-law and sister- in-law, Elroy and Esther Behnke. Memorial Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2000 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Brillion with the Reverend Tom Long officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:30 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion. is assisting the family with arrangements. Byrne Henderson 1417 Dexter St., New London Age 71, passed away peacefully at The Alterra Sterling House in New London on March 27, 2000. He was born on April 10, 1928, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Thomas) Henderson. He was united in marriage to Mary Lasich on September 16, 1950, in Marquette, Michigan. He was a systems analyst for Simmons Juvenile Furniture Company of New London from 1963 to 1990. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Lasich) Henderson, New London; three daughters, Christine Schelly, Madison; Colette Guyette, New London; Patricia (Steve) Weber, Antigo; eight grandchildren, Olivia (Kevin) Schelly- Geller, Ian Schelly, Jennifer, Nathan and Ted Guyette, Joe, Jenna and Jake Weber; four great- grandchildren, Carrie, Tom, Jessie and Anthony. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2000, at St. John's Episcopal Church in New London at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Paul Feider officiating. Interment will be at the Most Precious Blood Cemetery in New London. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Roy J. Hubert Oshkosh Died Monday, March 27, 2000, at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born in Menominee, Michigan, son of Derrick and Delia (Thoune) Hubert. Roy married Dorothea Shane May 22, 1937 in Menominee, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea; a son, Roy J. Hubert Jr. and his wife, Patricia, Modesto, California; a grandson, Roy Hubert III and his wife Analynn and their son, Devon, Monterey, California; Jeanne St. John, Newport, Oregon; four nephews and their families. There will be no service. Interment will be in Fort Howard Cemetery, Green Bay. KESSLER FUNERAL HOME 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah 722-6464 Lincoln L. Lyon 1126 S. Outagamie St. Appleton Age 78, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Wausau on February 12, 1922, to the late Cleve and Helen (Buchberger) Lyon. Lincoln married Beverly Robinson on October 11, 1947 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Appleton. Lincoln worked for over 30 years with Kimberly-Clark at the Lakeview Mill, Neenah. He also served in the United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; two sons, Thomas (Linda) Lyon, and Jeffery (Karen) Lyon; a daughter, Peggy (Charles) Reetz; four grandchildren, Jenny, Stephanie, Jackie and Tim Lyon; two sisters, Ruth Peroutka and Doris Baumann; a sister-in-law, Bernice Lyon; and a brother-in-law, Russell Waldinger. He was preceded in death by three brothers, James, Melvin and Cleve Jr.; and two sisters, Loraine Waldinger and Betty Mae Lyon. Liturgy Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 10:30 a.m. at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 West Lawrence, Appleton, with Fr. David Belongea officiating. Friends may call directly at the church Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Lincoln's name. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Rita M. Mueller Appleton Age 80, died Monday, March 27, 2000. See Wednesday's Post-Crescent for a full obituary. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond St. 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Gerald Mundt Appleton Age 73, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Outagamie County Health Center. He was born April 18, 1926, son of John and Genevieve (Corbett) Mundt. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2000, at Oak Hill Cemetery with interment to follow. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Outagamie County Health Center Chapel. KESSLER FUNERAL HOME 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah 722-6464 Donna J. Schmidt Omro Age 39, died on Sunday morning, March 26, 2000, at her home. She was born in Ripon, Wisconsin, on March 23, 1961. She married Michael Schmidt on May 31, 1986. Donna was a member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, and Walleyes for Tomorrow. She was employed at Presto Products of Appleton. She is survived by husband Michael of Omro; mother Brenda of Oshkosh; one daughter, Jessica Stafford of Oshkosh; three brothers, Donald (Lori) Magnuson, Porter Ranch, California; Douglas (Rebecca) Magnuson and Dennis (Kris) Boe, all Oshkosh; one sister, Doreen Boe, Oshkosh, and one granddaughter, Brandy Stafford of Oshkosh; a very close and special friend, Linda Schnieder of Oshkosh, many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Memorial services for Donna will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church with the Reverend Dan Felton officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the hour of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial in Donna's name has been established. The family would like very much to thank Hospice for the love and care given to Donna and also to the employees at Presto Company. Poklasny Funeral Home 235-1170 Agnes Stroemer Menasha Formerly of Neenah, age 90, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center. She was born November 3, 1909, in Marshfield, the daughter of the late John and Ardemis (Raschon) Matowitz. Agnes married Otto Stroemer; he preceded her in death on March 30, 1979. In her early years Agnes worked for Kimberly-Clark. Later she owned and operated Main Street Tavern in downtown Neenah. Agnes and Otto enjoyed going to their cottage in Waupaca County. Survivors include a sister, Laniece (Orville) Dohm, Florida; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Agnes was preceded in death by three sisters, Ella, Lucille, Jeanette; seven brothers, Eddie, Joe, Leo, Al, Art, Mike and Bill. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 29, 2000, 11 a.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with Father Paul Radetski officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 W. Doty Avenue Neenah 920-722-7151 Norbert Vanden Heuvel 1244 Marian Lane, Green Bay Age 88, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at a local hospital. He was born June 20, 1911, in the Town of Chase to the late William and Josephine (VanderLinden) Vanden Heuvel. Mr. Vanden Heuvel was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5382 for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish. On May 16, 1939, he married Mary Hermus at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oneida and they were married for 60 years. He was a dairy farmer for many years before moving to Green Bay. At that time, he began working as a cheese maker, retiring in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Mary; ten children and their spouses, Patricia and Michael Burke, De Pere; Marge and David Bultman, Green Bay; Mary and Willard Schuh, Freedom; Jane and Terry Machut, Cedarburg; Christine and Steve Desotelle, Little Chute; Dan and Mary Vanden Heuvel, Seymour; David and Nancy Vanden Heuvel, Black Creek; Ken and Rose Vanden Heuvel, Green Bay; Lee and Lisa Vanden Heuvel, Oshkosh; Tom and Teresa Vanden Heuvel, Green Bay; 33 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, a brother and two sisters-in-law, Joe and Margaret Vanden Heuvel, Pulaski; Anna Vanden Heuvel, Seymour. He was preceded in death by a son, Allan Vanden Heuvel; seven sisters and six brothers. The visitation was held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1484 Ninth St., Green Bay, from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at the church with the Reverend Richard Getchel officiating. Burial was in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour. A memorial fund has been established. Blaney Funeral Home is assisting the family. Margaret A. Wildenberg New Holstein Age 81, died on Sunday, March 26, 2000, at the Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein. The funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2000, at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Father Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A memorial fund is being established. A complete obituary will appear in the Thursday edition of The Post-Crescent. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 E. Kimberly Avenue Kimberly 788-6202 Leota M. Word Appleton Formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on her 81st birthday at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Franciscan Care Center following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 26, 1919, in Oran, Texas, the daughter of the late Eslie and Agnes Bulah (Murray) Wikle. On August 4, 1935, she married Fred D. Word in McAlister, New Mexico, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1980. She is survived by two daughters, Martha (Jerry) Mims, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Wanda (Leonard) Bartman, Appleton; a son, Robert (Pamela) Word, Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Wichmann Funeral Home with the Reverend James J. Schmitz of Whiting Community Baptist Church of Neenah officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the services. A memorial fund is being established. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton739-1231 Lillian Potter Wussow (Lillian Rose Witthuhn) Passed away Saturday, March 25, 2000, in Glendale, Wisconsin, due to congestive heart failure, only five months after her 90th birthday. Lillian was born on October 9, 1909, on a farm near Black Creek, the eldest of five daughters born to Ernest and Esther (Mory) Witthuhn. Although she only completed the eighth grade, Lillian was an avid reader and was largely self-taught. When she was eighteen, she moved to Appleton to search for employment. Here she joined the old Evangelical Church and remained a faithful member of the congregation her entire life. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, teaching Sunday School, and working on raising funds for the new church. She met Robert Potter in the church choir, and married him in 1933 - at the height of the depression. While raising her children, she also operated a small seamstress business from her home, serving many clients in the Appleton area. After the children had left home, Lillian and Robert traveled extensively throughout the United States. In 1979, five years following the death of Robert, Lillian married her cousin's widowed husband, Maynard Wussow, and moved to his home on Shawano Lake. They enjoyed twelve years together before his death in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Mary E. (Joseph) Ackermann, Glendale, Wisconsin; a son, Donald R. (Juanita) Potter, Los Altos, California; three sisters, Arlene Seering, Tucson, Arizona; Evelyn Scott, Poulsbo, Washington; and Neva (Rev. Javan) Corl, Lebanon, Ohio; five grandchildren, Julie (Dennis) Luedtke, Waukesha; Lisa (Michael) Flaherty, Hartland; John Ackermann, Seattle; Sidney (Duncan) Johnson; Redwood City, California; and Robert Potter, Sunnyvale, California; five great-grandchildren, Gregory Luedtke, Jenna Bates, Shane Flaherty, and Jared and Jaime Johnson. Lillian is also survived by Maynard's children, Jim (Evelyn) Wussow, El Paso, Texas; and Joanne (Charles) Martin, Kirkland, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Robert and Maynard, and by a sister, Violet Kollath. Funeral services for Lillian will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2000, at EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 740 E. College Ave. in Appleton with the Reverend David Kalas, and the Reverend Lynn Kollath, Lillian's nephew, officiating. Interment will be in Highland Me