Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin Wednesday 26 April 2000 Josh Alt 229 Taylor St., Kaukauna Age 17, died Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, following a bone marrow transplant. He was born January 20, 1983, in Appleton. Josh was a junior at Kaukauna High School. He enjoyed computers, music and his play station. Survivors include his mother and step- father, Carla (Knott) and Brian Eide; a sister, Shannah Alt, at home; his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Delores Knott, Kaukauna; paternal grandmother, Joyce Alt, Appleton; step- grandmother, Sue Hulett, Kaukauna; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David Alt. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Mabel C. Braemer Neenah Age 71, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000. She was born November 16, 1928, in Rib Lake, daughter of the late Carl and Mary Forslund. Mabel married Edward Braemer on September 17, 1949, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha. She graduated from St. Mary High School. Mabel's greatest love was caring for and being with her family. Survivors include her husband, Edward; six children, Steve (Patty) Braemer, Menasha; Sally Braemer, Neenah; Alan (Mary) Braemer, Neenah; Mary Braemer and her fiance, Philip Vose, Lake Forest, Illinois; James Braemer, Neenah; Darlene (Ray) De Roche, Neenah; seven grandchildren, Brenda, Brian, Brigit, Jared, Matt, Eric and Nick; two sisters, Bernice Herman and Myrtle Kucera; a brother, Carl (Lois) Forslund; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 28, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home with the Reverend David Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. Margaret's Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday at the funeral home from 4:30 p.m. until the time of services. WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME 205 W. Doty Ave. Neenah 722-7151 Verna M. Gracyalny Appleton Age 80, died April 24, 2000, at the Outagamie County Health Center. Verna was born on September 27, 1920, in Hortonia, to the late John and Rhoda (Fulcer) Haynes. Survivors include two sons, John and Theodore Gracyalny; a daughter-in-law, Sue Gracyalny; three grandchildren, Timmy, Teddy Jr. and Carol Gracyalny. Further survived by long time friends Judy and Mary Ann Kelly of Hortonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wagner of Kaukauna. Verna is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Gracyalny. Private family services will be held. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Sylvester A. Kneepkens "Sonny" 922 Oviatt Street, Kaukauna Age 70, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at his home. Sonny was born in Kimberly on November 1, 1929, to the late John and Martina (Van Beek) Kneepkens. On October 7, 1950, Sonny married the former Beverly McGoey in Kaukauna; she survives. Sonny was employed by The Post-Crescent for some 44 years and retired on December 28, 1991. During his years with the newspaper, he served for many years as president of the Independent Union and was the pitcher on The Post-Crescent softball team. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers as well as of other sports, and in his earlier years, enjoyed swimming and diving. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him, and some of his greatest joys in life come from spending time with his grandchildren and watching their sporting events. Survivors include his wife, Beverly Kneepkens, Kaukauna; two daughters, Linda (Smyte) Smithlin, Winneconne; Lisa (Jack) Kenney, Kaukauna; a son, Tom (Linda) Kneepkens, Oshkosh; eight grandchildren, Andi and Tony Kneepkens, Kensley Smithlin, Trevr and Travis Smithlin, and Jodi, Michael and Jason Kenney; two great-grandchildren, Lee and Zachary Kenney; four brothers, John (June) Kneepkens, California; Al (Dorothy Mae) Kneepkens, Kimberly; August (Marge) Kneepkens, Kaukauna; Don (Jean) Kneepkens, California; three sisters, Joanne Burgess, Appleton; Josephine Courchane, Rockford, Illinois; Birdie (Phil) Bouressa, Kimberly. Sonny is further survived by Beverly's siblings, Mary (James) Kamps, Kaukauna; Joan (Tom) Heiss, New Richmond; Jane McGoey, Kaukauna; Norma McGrath, Marshfield; Michael McGoey, Tampa, Florida; and Gary McGoey, Appleton; and by his Godchildren, Jason Kenney, Vince Burgess, Katie Kroner, Tim McGrath, Mike Kneepkens, Bonnie O'Connell and Tom Heiss. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marie Harley; a nephew and Godchild, Kimpton McGrath; brothers-in-law, Don Courchane, Vincent Burgess and Ken McGrath; and by Beverly's parents, Tom and Louise McGoey. The funeral liturgy for Sonny will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, April 27, 2000, at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 301 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service. A memorial fund has been established in his name. FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200 Bernice O. Krull W2975 Culbertson Road Seymour Age 84, died Monday evening, April 24, 2000. She was born November 27, 1915, in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Frank and Hildagard Juneau. On September 2, 1944 she was united in marriage to Norman Krull. He preceded her in death in 1986. Bernice was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. She is survived by her sons, Delbert, Seymour; Charles (Sharon), Shiocton; a brother, Donald Juneau, Texas. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour with the Reverend Nicholas Johannes officiating. Burial in the Greenville Emmanuel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A special thank-you to the staff of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home for all their care and concern. John Kuehnl Appleton Age 50, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2000, at Appleton Medical Center following a brief illness. John was born on September 21, 1949, to the late Roland "Bud" and Mildred (Karweick) Kuehnl. He married Maggie Kilroy on February 13, 1993, in Appleton. John served his country in the United States Army, which included a tour in Vietnam. He joined the Appleton Fire Department on July 9, 1973, and after 26 years of dedicated service, retired on September 25, 1999, as a Driver/Engineer. John will be greatly missed by his wife, Maggie; daughters, Shelley and her fiance Ron Tabbert, Oshkosh; Kimberly and her special friend, Steve Novy, Appleton; stepchildren, Matt Shanley, Chilton; Colleen Shanley, Kiel; and Rachel Reinke, at home; his granddaughter, Skylar, and four step-grandchildren. He is further survived by two brothers, Jim (Elaine) Kuehnl, Presque Isle; Mike Kuehnl and his fiancee Trish Rindfleisch, River Hills; three sisters, Nancy (Tom) Giebel, Cudahy; Marilyn (Bruce) Anunson, Neenah; and Janice (Kevin) Flaherty, Crivitz; an uncle, John "Buster" Karweick; cousin, John "Dick" Karweick; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He is further survived by Maggie's parents, Robert and Alice Mand, Chilton. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, with Deacon Reinhard Wessing officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Fire Department will be conducting the Bell Ceremony on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial has been established in his name. The family would like to thank the staff at Appleton Medical Center for their kindness and care, especially during his stay in the ICU. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 MY PRAYER Have mercy on me, Lord. Please wipe away my sin and wash me clean. Let me be happy and joyful. Lord, listen to my prayer. My heart is racing and I am afraid. I tremble with fear. I wish I had wings like a dove, so I could fly far away and be at peace. I've asked for your help and you've pulled me from the darkness. I thank you, Lord, for showing your undying and always forgiving love. When I was really hurting, I prayed to you, Lord. You have answered me and took all my worries away. Your Word is a lamp that gives light wherever I may walk. Lord, you've given me new life. I now belong to you. I will never be far from you. Dad, this is the least I can give you. I love you very much, Kim. Daryll E. Noak 25 North 12th Street Clintonville Age 47, died unexpectedly Monday, April 24, 2000, at his residence. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home of Clintonville is serving his family. Daryll was born August 8, 1952, to Eldor Jr. and Betty (Hendrich) Noak in Clintonville. Daryll grew up in Clintonville where he attended Clintonville High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1973 and again from 1981-1984. Daryll was employed at several area industries, and was an avid fisherman and trapper. He was a member of the Clintonville American Legion Post 63. Survivors include seven brothers, Rodney Noak, Clintonville; Terry (Julie) Noak, Wausau; Brian Noak, Clintonville; Todd Noak, Waupaca; Daniel Jaeckels, Jacksonville, Florida; Craig Jaeckels, Appleton; Kevin Jaeckels, Green Bay; four sisters, Jacqueline (Wesley) Beyersdorf, Waupaca; Cindy Beyersdorf, Denver, Colorado; Shelly Nations, Waupaca; Tracy (Craig) Fultz, Denver, Colorado; his grandparents, Eldor and Lydia Noak, Clintonville; many aunts and uncles, including Orville Noak, Clintonville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home of Clintonville with the Reverend Vilas Mazemke officiating. Interment will be in the Little Wolf Cemetery, Manawa. Friends may call at the funeral home only after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the services. Dr. George W. Savage 45 Fox Point Drive Appleton Age 73, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2000, in Marathon, Florida. He and his wife, Grace, were winter residents for the last 15 years who enjoyed traveling and living in the Florida Keys. He was born November 21, 1926, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to the late George and Marion (Whiting) Savage. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1944. Dr. Savage then joined the United States Navy in January of 1945 and served as an Electronic Technician's Mate 1st Class until his discharge in November 1946. During his enlistment he was involved in the atomic blast tests in 1946 at Bikini Atoll. Dr. Savage graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1949, then from its Medical School in 1952. After internship and residency at Lutheran Hospital of Milwaukee, he established a practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology in Appleton during 1956. Later, he was a founder of Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates of Appleton. Dr. Savage was on the medical staff at both Appleton Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital, a member of the Milwaukee Gynecological Society, the Outagamie County Medical Society, the Wisconsin Medical Society, and American Medical Association. He and his wife, Grace, were members of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was married to June D. Richter on June 13, 1951, and was preceded in death by her on February 5, 1977; also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Elmer and Robert; and a sister, Irma Savage Miller. He married Grace Jensen Brahe on July 27, 1979; she survives along with children: Dr. Stephen and daughter-in-law, Lorrie Savage, Appleton; AnneMarie Savage and son-in-law, Jeffrey Ellison, Monkton, Vermont; Dr. Ellen Savage, Berlin, Wisconsin; Robin and son-in-law, John Sedivy, Roanoke, Virginia; Alison Nigl, Appleton; David C. Brahe, Appleton; Bruce B. and daughter-in-law, Judy Brahe, Appleton; and 18 grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Dr. Savage will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 209 S. Allen Street, with the Reverend Chris Lee-Thompson officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends and relatives may call at the church from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Appleton Medical Center Foundation, 1818 N. Meade Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 739-1231 Claude John Scherer Beverly Health Care Center Age 76, formerly of Sherwood, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at Beverly Health Care Center in Chilton. He was born on December 11, 1923 in the Town of Harrison, son of the late John J. and Agnes (Janty) Scherer. He farmed all his life with his parents in the Town of Harrison and later worked for the New Hope Center in Chilton. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton and formerly a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sherwood. He is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sally Gregorius, Appleton; Bernie (Karl) Wautlet, Appleton; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Roger Gregorius and a niece, Sue Wautlet. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sherwood with the Reverend Kenneth Frozena officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church in Sherwood from 10 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Claude Scherer. Wieting Funeral Home of Chilton is assisting the family. John Stepanski Menasha Age 91, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at his home. Funeral services for John will be held on Friday, April 28, 2000, at St. John Catholic Church in Menasha at 11:30 a.m. with Father Paul Radetski officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. at the Laemmrich Community Funeral Home and on Friday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's paper. Esther Stroschein Weyauwega Age 90, died late Monday evening at the Weyauwega Health Care Center. She was born September 2, 1909, in Weyauwega, daughter of the late Julius and Emma (Flandrey) Stroschein. Esther graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1928. She worked for a time at Lautenbach Department Store before joining the staff at the Weyauwega Chronicle, where she worked until retiring in 1978. She was a member of St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, and a former member of the church choir. The past six years she had been a resident of the Weyauwega Health Care Center. She is survived by her brother, Alfred, Weyauwega; two sisters, Verna Weber, Milwaukee; Ona Stroschein, Weyauwega; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. The Christian Funeral will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2000, at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church, Weyauwega, with the Reverend Robbin Robbert officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. The Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega is serving the family. Everly A. VanDeLeygraaf (Rietz) N2263 Buchanan Road, Kaukauna Age 56, died unexpectedly Monday, April 24, 2000, at Theda Clark Medical Center. Everly was born December 6, 1943, to Larry and Eleanore (Zimmer) Rietz in Athens, Wisconsin. She married Damian VanDeLeygraaf on Jue 27, 1969. She had been employed at Best Craft Furniture up until the time of her death. Survivors include her father, Larry Rietz; mother, Eleanore Rietz; a son, Allen; a daughter, Renae (Joseph) McMahon; a granddaughter, Amy; two sisters, Dorothy (Richard) Wicker; Donna (Richard) Van Handel; and two brothers, Glenn (Vickie) Rietz; Roy (Kathleen) Rietz. She is further survived by her mother-in-law, Leona VanDeLeygraaf; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Darvin Gagnow; Jean and Roman Bruecker; Arlene and Robert VandeVoort; Elaine and Ronald VanDenEng; two brothers-in-law, James and Sheryl VanDeLeygraaf; Robert and Caryl VanDeLeygraaf; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Damian; father-in-law; a niece and three nephews. Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute, with Father John Schuetze officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 3 p.m. on Thursday until the time of the service. The Verkuilen Funeral Home, Little Chute, assisted the family with arrangements. Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Lyons and the caring and compassionate nursing staff of the CCU at Theda Clark Medical Center. Also a very special thank-you to Don and Debbie Ketles for their caring support. Marie E. Walter Appleton Age 88, passed away Monday, April 24, 2000, at Outagamie County Health Center. She was born January 31, 1912, in France, daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Schmitt) Kempf. On February 2, 1934, Marie married Louis Walter. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1960. Marie moved to the United States from France in 1963. She worked as a seamstress for different department stores in the Fox Valley. She enjoyed cooking and traveling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. Many will remember Marie by the many floral bouquets which she so enjoyed giving. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Tom Van Elzen, Darboy; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Michelle (John) Schulz and their children, Yvette and Stephanie; Mark (Nori) Van Elzen and their son, Lance; Jacqueline (Richard) Schmidt and their sons, Patrick and Nathan; a sister, Emilie Engler, St. Louis, France, and her children, Marie-Rose (Andre') Treffeisen and Roland (Daniele) Engler. Marie is further survived by many relatives and friends. Other than her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a brother, Emil Kempf; a grandson, Patrick Van Elzen, and a brother-in-law, Ervin Engler. The funeral liturgy will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2000, at HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH, W5831 Hwy. KK, Darboy, with Fr. Tom Pomeroy officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name would be appreciated. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 E. Kimberly Ave. Kimberly 788-6202 The family would like to extend their most heartfelt thanks to the Aides, Nurses, Social Workers and Doctors at Outagamie County Health Care Center for their care and support. Laura W. Weihing Black Creek Age 90, died Monday, April 24, 2000. Services are pending. VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 2211 N. Richmond 733-5435 *Serving as would be Served* Lucille L. Winter Hortonville, Wis. Age 88, died Tuesday evening at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and pending at the Lewin Funeral Home, Fremont.