Obituaries from The Post Crescent, Appleton Wisconsin

Tuesday
02 May 2000




Joshua Alt

Joshua Alt CORRECTION: The name of the father, Michael Alt, was inadvertently omitted from
Joshua's obituary on April 26, 2000.

Marcus J. Crain

Marcus J. Crain 210 W. Winnebago St., Appleton Age 39, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at Theda
Clark Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1961, in Fond
du Lac, son of James and Margo (Magana) Crain. Marcus graduated from Neenah High School. He
attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW-Stevens Point. Marcus was an accomplished
musician playing with bands in Madison, Chicago and Los Angeles. He was also a very good artist
and he enjoyed painting. Survivors include his parents, James and Margo Crain, Neenah; a sister,
Christine Crain, Neenah; a brother, Thomas Crain, Neenah; a niece, Gabrielle Crain, Neenah; aunts
and uncles, Mary Schroeder, Fond du Lac; Richard and Helen Crain, Atlanta; Donald and Mickey
Crain, Wautoma; Joseph and Virginia Magana, San Antonio, Texas; Mary and Jess Godina, Fond
du Lac; Roy and Betty Magana, Fond du Lac; John and Kathleen Magana, Fond du Lac; Teresa
Magana, Fond du Lac; Mike and Sharon Magana, Milwaukee; Elaine Magana, Germantown;
Natalie Magana, California; Margaret La Point, Oshkosh; Bob and Delores Elmer, Oshkosh; Tony
Magana, Michigan; Pat and Celia Magana, Rhode Island; and many, many close friends. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents, two uncles, two aunts and four cousins. A Memorial Service
will be held Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church with Fr.
David Koch officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac. Friends may call
Wednesday at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. and
again on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial is being
established in his name.

Martin Ebben

Martin Ebben Appleton Age 74, died Sunday, April 30, 2000. Martin was born November 11,
1925, to the late William and Gertrude (Linskens) Ebben in the Town of Vandenbroek. He married
Betty Bayer, June 25, 1949, at St. Mary's of Menasha.

Martin served in the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from the Wisconsin
Electric Power Company after 36 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Betty; a son, Christopher (Margaret) Ebben; a daughter,
Gayle Pierce; two grandchildren, Brandon and Kelsey Pierce; two step granddaughters, Tina
(Moises) and Tana (Roemie); three brothers, Robert (Gladys) Ebben, Donald (Dorothy) Ebben and
James (Maryln) Ebben; a sister, Lucille (Roger) Hietpas; five sisters-in-law, Charlotte DeWidt,
Marge (Cy) Berg, Vivian Bayer, Betty Bayer, Catherine Bayer; two brothers-in-law, Karl
Minkebige and Cyril Bayer; many nieces and nephews.

A Private Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Thomas More with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating.

In lieu of flowers, a gesture of concern may be made to the St. Thomas More scholarship fund or a
charity of one's choice.

The family wishes to thank the many caregivers Martin had at AMC, Parkside Nursing Facility and
Outagamie County Health Center for their patience, kindness and understanding. A special thanks to
Father Falk, Sister Betty, John, Father Norm and Dr. David Ebben. God Bless.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231

Mrs. Willard Gehrke

Mrs. Willard Gehrke (Natalie) 21 Meadowbrook Ct., Appleton Age 78, passed away Monday, May
1, 2000, at Peabody Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and pending.

Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N. Oneida St.

Appleton 733-7383

Henry Hoffman

Henry Hoffman Kaukauna Age 100, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000, at the St. Paul Home,
Kaukauna. He was born March 29, 1900, in Kaukauna, son of the late Balthazor and Magdeline
(Yingling) Hoffman. On November 22, 1919, Henry married the former Lillian Novak at a chapel
in Marinette, they enjoyed 72 years of marriage together prior to her death July 25, 1992. Henry
worked at Thilmany's for 42 years, retiring in 1965. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,
Kaukauna, and the Thilmany Quarter Century Club. Henry recently enjoyed his 100th birthday
party of 200 friends and family members. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob
(Dottie) Hoffman, Carl Hoffman (special friend, Carlene), Ken (Luann) Hoffman, all of Kaukauna;
Tuttie Hoffman, Hollandtown; a son-in-law, Larry Whitthun, Appleton; 51 grandchildren, 112
great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ceil Whittman, Kaukauna; Helen
Taylor, Green Bay; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three daughters and
a son-in-law, Marie (William) Jansen, Dorothy Whitthun, Betty VanSchyndel; a great-grandson,
Jim Hoffman; a sister and six brothers. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary
Catholic Church, Kaukauna, with Father Robert Udulutsch officiating. Burial in Holy Cross
Cemetery, Kaukauna. Friends may call directly at the church from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time
of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. The Boettcher
Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna, is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to the staff of the St. Paul Home for the excellent
care and concern shown to Henry.

Bernadine A. Lennert

Bernadine A. Lennert 1110 Daniel Court, Neenah Age 58, died Monday, May 1, 2000, following a
courageous battle with cancer at her daughter's home surrounded by family and friends. She was
born July 11, 1941, in Neenah, daughter of Bernard and Marie (Pawlowski) Forsythe. Berni
married Robert Lennert May 25, 1963, in Neenah and he preceded her in death September 4, 1984.
She was employed as a pattern services technician at the Neenah Foundry Company for 271/2 years
and American TV and Appliances for 10 years. She was a member of the Catholic Family Fraternal
Organization and a branch board member for the past 10 years. Berni loved to spend time with her
children, grandchildren, family and friends. She loved to travel all over with family and friends.
Berni enjoyed working and spending time with her co-workers and had many special friends from
work, high school and her travels. The last few months were spent traveling with her family. She
lived her life to the fullest until the very end.

Berni is survived by her mother, Marie Forsythe, Neenah; her daughter, Brenda Castillo, Neenah;
her son, Robert (Brandy) Lennert, Wild Rose; four grandchildren, Stephanie, Robert, and Tailor
Castillo; Savannah Lennert; a brother, Keith (Dorothy) Forsythe, Neenah; a sister, Marlinda
Shukosky, Neenah; numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her father,
Bernard Forsythe; an infant daughter, Mary; a brother, Harold Forsythe; two sisters, Pamela
Hooyman and infant Mary Forsythe.

Memorial services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Saint Gabriel Catholic
Church, Neenah, with the Reverend Richard Allen officiating. Friends may call at the church from
11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established.

KESSLER FUNERAL HOME 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah 722-6464 

Mrs. Theodore Nabbefeld

Mrs. Theodore Nabbefeld (Verona R. Wilson) South Milwaukee Formerly of Golden Venture in
Kaukauna, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in a South Milwaukee nursing home at the age of 82.
Verona was born February 2, 1918, in Stockbridge, daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Holtzer)
Wilson. She married Theodore Nabbefeld on May 19, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1967.
Verona was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church and in her earlier years worked for
Fall River Canning Company in Appleton. She is survived by a daughter, Lorna (Richard) Gritton,
South Milwaukee; three grandchildren, Donald (Candice) Gritton, Brown Deer; Darrell Gritton,
New Berlin; Brenda (Robert) Branski, Oak Creek; two brothers, Robert (Nancy) Wilson,
Stockbridge; Norbert (Mary) Wilson, Stockbridge; three sisters, Juanita Wyngaard, Kaukauna;
Gladys Verhagen, Appleton; Mabel (Donald) Kassman, Chilton. She was preceded in death by her
husband in 1967; a granddaughter, Janet Gritton, in 1972; brothers William, John and Lester
Wilson; a brother-in-law, Anthony Wyngaard. The funeral liturgy for Verona will be 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 4, 2000, at ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna, with
Father Robert Udulutsch, OFM Cap., officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends
may call Thursday, directly at the church from 12 noon until the hour of the service.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna 766-6200

Rev. Anthony J. Thoma

Rev. Anthony J. Thoma OFM Cap.

St. Fidelis Friary, Appleton Age 89, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.
Fr. Thoma was born on June 3, 1910, in Hartford, to the late Henry J. and Catherine (Bauer)
Thoma. Reverend Thoma's first religious profession was on July 23, 1931, and his ordination was
on June 20, 1937. Survivors include his brother, Eugene (Phyllis) Thoma, and his brother-in-law,
Leo Elmore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond; his sister, Evelyn Elmore; his
brother, Vincent, and his sister, Rita Koening. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 W. Lawrence Street,
Appleton, with Fr. Vernon Wagner, OFM Cap., officiating. Friends may call at St. Fidelis Friary on
Tuesday beginning at 7 p.m. and again directly at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the
time of services. There will be a Rosary Service at the Friary on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Interment will
be in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-1231