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Mrs. Albert Zimdars (Carol)

Mrs. Albert Zimdars lifelong resident of the town of Pella, died at her home there last Friday afternoon. An invalid for several years, Mrs. Zimdars. was born in the town of Pella Nov. 24, 1874. Her husband died several years ago.

Survivors include 7 daughters, Mrs. Richard Radtke of Clintonville, Mrs. Harry Genskow of Marion, Esther and Lydia of Neenah; Lena, Viola and Rose at home; 4 sons, Harry, Arnold, Vilas and Rueben all at home and 3 sisters, Mrs. Edward Meyer of Clintonville, Mrs. Alice Briggs of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Fred Ewert of Stockton, Calif.

Funeral services were held Sunday at Salem Evangelical church, Clintonville and burial was in Graceland Cemetery.

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Shawano Leader - Shawano, Wisconsin - Thursday, May 16, 2002
James Petcka

James "Jimmy Joe" Petcka, age 60, of N2987 Grass Lake Road, Clintonville, Township of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center in Clintonville.

BIRTH & PARENTS:
Jim was born on Dec. 7,1941, in Clintonville. He was the son of the late Joseph and Lois (Smith) Petcka.

EARLY YEARS & MARRIAGE:
Jim grew up in the Clintonville area where he later graduated from Clintonville High School in 1960.
He joined the United States Army in March of 1963, and had an honorable discharge due to a shoulder injury in August of 1963. Jim was united in marriage to Linda Gretzinger on Aug. 9,1968, in Clintonville, where the couple had resided until moving to Schofield for three years before returning to Clintonville.

INTERESTS - EMPLOYMENT:
Jim worked as a beverage service distributor for various area companies, and later operated Petcka's Clean-
Way Service in Clintonville for many years. He was a devoted Christian and a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville. Jim played for and was a fan of the Clintonville A's baseball team and the Clintonville Curling Club. He had many hobbies including fishing, hunting, golf, gardening, landscaping, and loved his dogs, especially golden retrievers.

SURVIVORS:
Survivors include: his wife, Linda; a daughter, Tammy (Herb) Tetzke of Bear Creek; two sons, J.J. (Deborah) Petcka of Bonduel, Joe Petcka of Jersey City, N. J.; five grandchildren, Thomas, Teddy and Tyler Tetzke, Gage and Grace Petcka; one sister, Joan Reinke of Clintonville.

PRECEDED BY:
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

FUNERAL SERVICES AND BURIAL:
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville., Friends may call at Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home from 5 until 8 this evening and after 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of services.

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Forrest Trees G. Barrow, age 80 of Clintonville passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Pine Manor Health Care Center, Embarrass
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Forrest was born on September 20, 1932 in Kingsford, MI, the son of the late Henry and Iona (Coen) Barrow. He attended Kingsford High School where he ran track and set some records that held for over 30 years. Forrest served in the U.S. Marine Corps from January 24, 1951 until his discharge on May 26, 1952 where he obtained the rank of drill sergeant. Forrest met a Clintonville girl, Dorothy Gretzinger in Milwaukee. The two were married on February 20, 1954 at the Christus Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The couple lived in Milwaukee and then in the Detroit, MI area until returning to Clintonville in 1971 where they have lived since. Forrest worked in different manufacturing management positions including Garwood Industries in MI and Marion Body Works. He later worked for Choice Beer Sales, Shawano until retirement. Dorothy preceded her husband in death on May 16, 2006 after 52 years of marriage. Forrests hobbies included curling, golfing, fishing, hunting and was an award winning humstrum player. He also enjoyed playing softball and was a proud member of the Untouchables team. His past memberships included the Clintonville Curling Club and the Clintonville Riverside Golf Course. Forrest enjoyed spending time and socializing with friends and especially with his family.

Survivors include:
His daughters: Cindy (Jerry) Zaddack, Neenah
Jeannie (Pete) Sasse, Clintonville
Nancy (Tom) Rohan, Bear Creek
Donna (Bob) Krueger, Clintonville
His son: Dave (Roxann) Barrow, Hortonville
His grandchildren: Brian Zaddack, Amanda (Brian) Boehm, Julie (Brian) Stamm, Zachary & Nicole Barrow, Briana & Jacob Bamke, Samantha (Cody) Ebert, Mallory & Brandon Roberts, Amber & Nathan Krueger

7 great grandsons:
His sister: Donna Poquette, Kingsford, MI
His sister-in-law: Beverly Barrow, Neenah

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy, 2 brothers, Calvin Dick and John Jack Barrow and his son-in-law, Joe Roberts.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday, February 14, 2013 at the St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville with the Rev. Daniel Burns officiating. Interment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville.

Friends may call from 4 until 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville and after 11 A.M. Thursday at the church until the time of the service.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post # 63 and the V.F.W. Post # 664 of Clintonville

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Elvira L. Wolff, age 85, of Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass, formerly of Clintonville, passed away Friday morning, May 25, 2007, at Pine Manor.

Elvira was born on Oct. 1, 1921, in Shawano. She was the daughter of the late Arnold and Augusta (Koeller) Kunschke. Elvira moved with her family to Clintonville as a young girl. She was later united in marriage to Willard W. Wolff on June 7, 1937, in Clintonville. The couple resided in Clintonville until 1950, when they moved to Caroline where they owned and operated Wolff’s Bar. The couple had then moved back to Clintonville before moving to Antigo in 1974, returning to Clintonville in 1984 where they continued to live. Willard preceded his wife in death on April 18, 1993. Elvira was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville for many years.

Survivors include three sons, Jim (Mari Ann) Wolff, Maitland, Fla., Ken (Karleen) Wolff, Fond du Lac, Thomas (Mary) Wolff, Clintonville; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Willard; two grandchildren; a sister, Elnora Buelter; and two brothers, Leonard & Ervin.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date at Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home, Clintonville, with the Rev. Christian Burg officiating and interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Memorials may be directed to St. Martin Lutheran Church in Clintonville.

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Ruth Irene Mehlberg - Graceland

Ruth Irene Mehlberg, age 91 of Clintonville was welcomed to Heaven and into the waiting arms of Jesus, her husband, John, daughter, Bonnie Jacoby, infant son, Johnny and four other infant children on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville after a short illness.
Ruth was born on July 15, 1918 in Wittenberg, WI, the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Blum) Mech. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. After graduating from High School, Ruth married John R. Mehlberg on July 24, 1937at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville. The couple lived in Clintonville all of their married life. Ruth loved spending time working in her yard as evidenced by her beautiful flowerbeds and rock gardens. For a number of years, Ruth & John won awards for outstanding Christmas displays at their home. Ruth was a gifted seamstress who was especially proud of her quilting. She and her mother, Irene owned and operated Southside Apparel in Clintonville. After closing the store she worked for 10 years as at Schultz Brothers Store, Clintonville. Ruth later worked at the J.C. Penny Store also in Clintonville for 21 years, serving as assistant manager the last few years before retiring in 1980. Mr. Mehlberg preceded his wife in death on February 14, 1982. For years, Ruth was an active member of St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville where she belonged to the Sewing Bee. Later in life, she came to enjoy playing bingo and was a bus host for Diane Thede Tours until this past November. A fierce competitor, Ruth an avid card and game player who made sure everyone played “honestly”. Ruth was a loving and gentle woman who truly loved life. She led by example and taught us to make the most of the life we were given, not questioning God’s plan for us. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include:
Her daughter: Wanda (Thomas) Van Stiphout, Kaukauna
Her son-in-law: LeRoy “Jake” Jacoby, Clintonville
Her brother: Roger Mech, Clintonville
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jay (Sharon) Van Stiphout, Little Chute and their children (Tessa, Elizabeth & Cash), Lindi (Don) Nelson, Pulaski and their children (Amanda & Jessica), Jody (Bruce) Vosters, Hatley and their children (Zach, Leah & Ben), Mike (Vicki) Jacoby, Clintonville and their children (Jon & Joe), John (Susan) Van Stiphout, Kaukauna and their children (Hannah, Elliott & Garrett, Marty (Tammy) Jacoby, Clintonville and their children (Trevor & Britany) and LaDonna (Scott) Wyant, New London and their children (Brooklyn, Autumn, Elijah & Athena)

Her brother and sister-in-law: Elroy & Elaine Mehlerg, Pella, WI
Her sisters-in-law: Gerri Middleton & Deloris Mehlberg, Clintonville
Many nieces, nephews & cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, 2 daughters, Judith in infancy & LaVonne “Bonnie” Jacoby, a son, Johnny in infancy, a grandson, Kit Jacoby in infancy, 2 brothers, Ray & Roy Mech and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Funeral services will be held 6 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville with the Rev. Daniel Burns officiating. Inurnment will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville;

Friends may call at the Church on Tuesday from 4 P.M. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the St. Martin Lutheran Church.

The Mehlberg family would like to thank Aunt Gerri & Aunt Delores for the many card games; the visits with Uncle Elroy & Aunt Elaine: all her bingo friends, especially, Debbie. A special thanks to Orville Noak for all your kindness. To family, friends & neighbors who have supported Uncle Roger and the family through Ruth’s illness. Also to the Greentree and Heartland Hospice staff for all of your kindness.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting her family with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent through www.eberhardtstevenson.com

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - July 14, 2012
Julanne R. Laatsch

Julanne Rose Sannes Laatsch, 82, Green Bay, an Amherst Junction native, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at the Unity Hospice Center in De Pere.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville, with the Rev. Alan Daugherty officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville.

Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the services.

Memorials may be directed to the Unity Hospice Organization, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, De Pere, WI 54115.

Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Mrs. Laatsch was born July 12, 1930, in Amherst Junction, a daughter of the late Bernie and Louise (Fontaine) Johnson. She attended school in Amherst.

She was married to Everett Sannes on Feb. 12, 1949. He died on Jan. 13, 1971.

She was married to Earl Laatsch on Jan. 3, 1976.

The couple moved to Memphis, Tenn., until he retired in 1986 and they returned to Clintonville. In 2006 the couple moved to Woodside Manor in Green Bay where they have lived since.

She was an active member of the Christus Lutheran Church while in Clintonville where she was a member of many Women Circles and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She was a certified nursing assistant and worked at the Clintonville Hospital from 1972 until 1977.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jeffrey (Karen) Sannes and Steven (Eileen) Sannes; one daughter, Cheryl (Jeff) Macejkovic; one stepdaughter, Alyce Ricker; one sister, Shirley Damas; six grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bertha Kisling and Nell Jensen; and two granddaughters.

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Wausau Daily Herald - Wausau, Wisconsin - November 11, 1980
Mrs. Wayne Wedde (Beverly)

Mrs. Wayne (Beverly) Wedde, 44, Clintonville, a former resident of the Hatley and Wittenberg area, died Tuesday afternoon in Clintonville.

The former Beverly Koskey was born on Feb. 21, 1936, in Hatley, daughter of the late Joseph Koskey and Regina Koskey, Pike Lake. She spent her early life in Wittenberg and, on Oct. 8, 1955, in Clintonville, married Wayne Wedde, who survives. She lived her entire married life in the Clintonville area, where she and her husband owned and operated the Shoppers Guide.

Surviving besides the mother and husband are a daughter, Kim, at home; two sons, Randall and Bruce, both of Clintonville; two brothers, Elroy, Pike Lake; and Joe, Menomonee Falls.

Services will be Friday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Martin Lutheran Church, Clintonville, with the Rev. Donald Miller officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Eberhardt Funeral Home, Clintonville, and on Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - October 2, 2009 pg6
Elma H. Pubanz

Elma H. (Beggs) Pubanz, 94, Clintonville, a Bancroft native, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville, with the Rev. Vilas Mazemke officiating. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Monday until the services.

Condolences may be offered online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

Mrs. Pubanz was born June 28, 1915, in Bancroft, a daughter of the late Harry and Ruby (Campbell) Beggs. She graduated from Bancroft High School.

She was married to Leonard L. Pubanz on June 28, 1936, in Stevens Point. He died on Jan. 9, 1987.

The couple resided in Bancroft, moving to Shawano in 1952 and to Clintonville in 1964.

Survivors include one daughter, Wilda Burdick, Wisconsin Rapids; one son, Len (Judy), Shawano; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, Howard Beggs; and four sisters, Eva Buelow, Merna Bowen, Flora Jackson, and Zita Beggs in infancy.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - July 14, 2012
Edna Witt Seering

Edna M. Seering, 89, Junction City, formerly of Clintonville, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield while under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Martens/Kundinger Funeral Home in Junction City, with the Rev. Timothy W. Roser officiating. Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery in Clintonville.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Friday until the services.

Memorials in her name may be designated to House of the Dove Ministry Health Care.

Condolences may be offered online at www.rembsfh.com.

Mrs. Seering was born July 14, 1917, in the town of Wyoming in Waupaca County, a daughter of the late William and Amelia (Lueck) Witt. She graduated from eighth grade.

She was married to LaVern "Shorty" Seering on Dec. 7, 1940, in Caroline. He died in July 1978.

Through the years she worked as a caregiver at several nursing homes in the Clintonville area.

Survivors include one daughter, Jill Solinsky, Junction City; one son, Scott, Mosinee; one brother, Harold Witt, Clintonville; and three grandchildren, Bobbi del Plaine, Oshkosh, and Lindsay and Lauren Seering, both of Mosinee.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Bernice Piotrowski.

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Newspaper unknown - October 2009
Arvila G. PASSEHL

Arvila G. Passehl, age 95 of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday morning October 13, 2009 at the Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass, WI.

Arvila was born on June 13, 1914 in Bear Creek, WI. She was the daughter of the late Otto and Amelia (Abraham) Prellwitz. On May 31, 1933 Arvila was united in marriage to Clarence Passehl in Clintonville where the couple were members of the Christus Lutheran Church. Clarence preceded his wife in death on September 15, 1969. Arvila lived 95 years filled with laughter, love of family, and love for the Lord.

Survivors: Her Daughter, Phyllis (William) Blackwell, Oshkosh. Her Son. Dennis (Sheila) Passehl, Richmond, VA, 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren, & 9 Great-Great-Grandchildren, a sister, Merva Graichen, New London, a Son-in-Law, Donald Schroeder. Also many special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence, a son Jerry, a daughter Dona Schroeder, Sisters; Leona Warden, Lorine Rindt, Edna Clemm, and Brothers; Robert, Martin, Norman, and Rueben Prellwitz.
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Funeral services will be held Friday October 16, 2009 at 11 AM at the Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville with the Rev. Willard Hager officiating. Interment will follow at the Graceland Cemetery also in Clintonville.

Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 AM until the time of the services. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville is assisting her family. Condolences may be sent online at www.eberhardtstevenson.com.

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Newspaper unknown - 1947
John (Johann) PASSEHL

John (Johann) Passehl - His obituary as stated in the Clintonville Tribune:

Friday, June 7, 1918. AGED MAN GONE. John Passehl died last week Sunday, aged 81 years. He was a pioneer in the Bear Creek country and was of the men who made a fruitful field of the dense forest, and blazed the way through hardship and hard work, with dauntless energy, for our present advance state of culture. He was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, and came to American as a young man. He settled at Dale. Later he moved to Bear Creek, where he lived for 45 years. He was married 3 times, his last wife dying 12 years ago. He has for some years made his home with his son Herman, on the old homestead. He left 2 sons Fred and Herman; and 1 daughter, Mrs. Gust Pranke; 26 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.