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OSHKOSH NORTHWESTERN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001 B3 FOR THE RECORD BIRTHS FOR THE Michelle A. Plante of Oshkosh, was born on Nov. 23. Sibling is Shanika R. Plante.

Grandparents are Robert C. and Joanne Plante of Oshkosh. Nicholas Matthew Potratz, son of Jessica Ann and Matthew Brian Potratz of Oshkosh, was born on Nov. 13. Grandparents are Leo and Agnes Potratz of Oshkosh and Roger and Joan Zentner, also of Oshkosh.

Kaitlyn Marie Rhodes, daughter of Elizabeth Rhodes and Joshua Roche of Hortonville, was born on Nov. 25. Grandparents are Nancy and Randy Roche of Hortonville, Russell and Michelle Rhodes of Neenah, and Deida Clark of Rhinelander. Sawyer Alexandra Smith, daughter of Kelly and Sean Smith of Sophie Lashock, age 88, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2001, at the Sunnyview Health and Rehabilitation Center in Princeton. She was born on February 2, 1913 in the Township of Mecan, Marquette the daughter of Michael and Martha (Kryzenski) Bartol.

She married Sylvester Lashock on May 27, 1941 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Dorotha M. "Dot" Peterson, age 75 of Oshkosh, died Monday morning November 26. 2001 at Oshkosh Medical Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Sterling City, Texas, the daughter of George and Erie Ann (Blavelt) Helms.

Dot married William C. Peterson on June 18, 1960 in Oshkosh and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1982. Dot was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Her great Anthony W. 'Bill' or 'Tony' Roemer, age 76, of the Town of Saxeville in Waushara County, died Sunday Nov.

25, 2001 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on April 25, 1925 in Waupaca, son of the late Anthony Mabel (Stevenson) Roemer Sr. He married Gloria Mae Nehring on November 7. 1953 in Poy Sippi.

Bill was a former Town Clerk for the Town of Saxeville. He served on the Wild Rose School Board, enjoyed collecting and restoring tractors. Bill was a Virginia A. Freund, 82, formerly of 82 Third St. in Fond du Lac and currently a resident of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home died Sunday, November 25, 2001 at the home.

She was born in Fond du Lac on August 13, 1919, the daughter of John 0. Lynch and Alma Gross. On June 29, 1946 she married Edwin P. Freund at St. Joseph's Church in Fond du Lac.

Virginia graduated valedictorian from her class in 1937 from St. Mary's Springs Academy. She graduated Suma Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in elementary educa- Sandra Ellen Stoddart, age 59 of rural Redgranite, Town of Leon, died suddenly early Sunday morning, November 25, 2001 at her home. Sandra was born April 28, 1942 in Oshkosh, the daughter of Henry E. and Grace Mike Pownell.

She married Lawrence H. Stoddart on October 3, 1998 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Saxeville. Larry survives. Sandra was raised in Oshkosh and Westfield and was a 1960 Graduate of Westfield High School.

She had lived in Wisconsin Rapids and Wild Rose, before moving to her home in rural Redgranite. She was employed RECORD BIRTHS We welcome the opportunity to publish out-of-town births involving area grandparents. Please submit, in writing, the gender and name of baby and date of birth, of parents, of grandparents, and siblings of the newborn. Include name and phone number of contact person. E- mail the information to Mail or drop off information at 224 State PO Box 2926, Oshkosh, WI 54903.

The Northwestern can answer listing questions at 426-6687. OSHKOSH Mercy Medical Hospital Blake Phillip Carlson, son of Tonya and Darin Carlson of Fond du Lac, was born on Nov. 21. Grandparents are Virgil and Vicki Carlson of Watertown, SD, and Daniel and Julie Phillips of Fort Wayne, IN. Isaac James George, son of Sarah M.

George of Menasha, was born on Nov. 21. Grandparents are Kathy M. George of Menasha and James Kieffer of Kaukauna. Ethan Benjamin Oscar Mann, son of Megan Wendt and Chad Mann of Ripon, was born on Nov.

23. Grandparents are Henry and Margaret Wendt of Ripon and Alvin and the late Judy Mann of Brandon. Niyah Ann Plante, daughter of William Thornton Mr. William Thornton, age 79, a former resident of the Wautoma Care Center and Redgranite, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 25, 2001 at the Omro Care Center.

Bill is the beloved husband of Dorothy Thornton. Funeral Services for Mr. William Thornton will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christi in 1 Redgranite.

The Rev. Dorothy HecknerMendonca, Pastor will officiate. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in the Foster Road Cemetery, Redgranite. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Saturday only at the Church, prior to the Services. A Memorial has been established. A complete obituary will be published in Wednesday's Oshkosh Northwestern. Ruminski Funeral Home Highway 21, Redgranite (920) 566-2313 Serving the family Dolores Matsche Dolores Matsche, age 77, of Appleton, passed on Sunday, November 25, 2001, at Cherry Meadows surrounded by her family. She was born in Oshkosh on September 3, 1924, to the late Albert and Mae (Eyers) Reichenberger.

On September 14, 1946, she married Clarence Matsche. Dolores was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence, her son, David, and daughter, Janis, both of Appleton; brothers Gilbert (Leona) Reichenberger and Kenneth Reichenberger, both of Oshkosh, and other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, La Verne Reichenberger, and a brother, Norman Reichenberger.

The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, 500 W. Marquette with Father Mark Vander Steeg officiating. The family wishes to thank the staff of Cherry Meadows for their kindness in our time of need.

A million times we've thought of you a million times we've cried. If love alone could have saved you you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a special place, no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for most of us went with you that day, when God took you home.

Though out of sight You'll forever be in our hearts and minds. Valley Funeral Home 2211 N. Richmond Appleton (920) 733-5435 Serving as would be Served Pastor Emil Toepel Pastor "Joe" Emil Toepel, age 83, of Appleton, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2001, at Peabody Manor. He was born July 17, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Rev. Karl and Lydia (Markworth) Toepel.

He graduated from Northwestern College in 1939 and from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1942. He married Eunice Stern on October 19, 1944 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, St. Paul, MN, sharing 56 years together before her death April 13, 2001. He served as a tutor at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, for two years and served congregations in Cataract, Onalaska, Sun Prairie, and Baraboo.

Following retirement, he worked as a visitation pastor at Faith Lutheran Church, Appleton. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Peter Mazurak, Hortonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Alice Toepel of Oshkosh: four grandchildren, Karl and Pamela Mazurak and Elizabeth and Andrew Toepel; a sister, Irmgard Block, Waukesha; three sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law: and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Dorothea Toepel, and two brothers, Paul and Martin. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev.

Paul Brinkman officiating. Memorials may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church. There will be no visitation. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel 606 N. Oneida Appleton (920) 733-77383 www.btlfuneral.com Travis Charles Hilgart Charles uary will appear in Ripon, for- Wednesday's paper.

Sunday, John R. Wiecki unexpect- Funeral Home a life time (920) 361-2050 A full obitDEATHS Corpus Christi, Texas, died following a long illness on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Services were on Monday, Nov. 26.

Sophie Lashock, age 88, of Princeton, died Sunday, Nov. 25, Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home. Dolores Matsche, age 77, of Appleton, died Sunday, Nov. 25, Valley Funeral Home. Dorotha M.

Peterson, age 75, of Oshkosh, died Monday, Nov. 26, Seefeld Funeral Chapels. Anthony W. Roemer, age 76, of Saxeville, formerly of Waupaca, died Sunday, Nov. 25, Holly Funeral FLOWERS SYMPATHY OR PLANTS SPEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF YOUR HEART DEEPEST HAVE SYMPATHY hrnaks.com 1307 W.

FLOWERLAND 9th Oshkosh, GIFTS, 231-6460 INC. Oshkosh, was born on Nov. 22. Grandparents are Dave and Karen Smith of Oconomowoc, WI, Mike and Debbie 0 'Driscoll of Oconomowoc, Paul and Lori Gephart of Navarre, FL. Dylan Paul Straveler, son of Melissa Brewer and Zeke Straveler of Oshkosh, was born on Nov.

24. Grandparents are Betty and Paul Brewer of Neenah and Loyal and Joan Straveler of Oshkosh. Isaiah Cole Taylor, son of Mindy Jo Barnes and Samuel George Taylor, was born on Nov. 23. Sibling is Regan Marie LeDoux.

Grandparents are Vernon Barnes of Fond du Lac, Sharon Taylor of Berlin, and Dennis Taylor of Appleton. Theeda Xiong, daughter of Chao -OBITUARIES- Sophie Princeton. Sophie is survived by two nieces, Alice (Rueben) Nighbor of Princeton, and Jackie (Larry) Frericks of Janesville, three great-nieces, Sharon, Janice, and Tara, six great-nephews, Warren, Allen, Dennis, Joel, Arron, and Joshua; seven greatgreat nieces and nephews, four great-great-great nieces and nephews; and one sister-in-law, Beverly Lashock of Fond du Chang and Kao Xiong of Oshkosh, was born on Nov. 22. Grandparents are Tong Kai Xiong and Seng Yang of Oshkosh.

OUT OF TOWN Family members announce the birth of: Andrew Ronald Ploeckelman, son of Tracy Milwaukee, and Ron was born Ploeckelman on Nov. 22. Grandparents are Lynn and Terry Mathias a and Terry Timmons, all of Ripon, and Tom and Carol Ploeckelman of Hartford. APPLETON St. Elizabeth Hospital Evelyn Rose Brzozowski, daughter of Kimberly and John Brzozowski of Neenah, was born on Nov.

Lashock Lac. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Thomas and Clifford, daughter Mary Ann, five sisters and two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial for Sophie Lashock will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Princeton, with Father Dale Grubba offici- Dorotha M. Peterson pleasure was crocheting afghans for her grandchildren and great grandson, Tyler.

She was employed at Mike's Airport Grill, Oshkosh B'Gosh, C.A. Neubergers, and Evergreen Manor. Survivors include four sons: Bobby (Anna) Helms of Coville, Washington; James Peterson of Milwaukee; Scott Peterson of Milwaukee; David (Carla) Peterson of Oshkosh; two daughters: Jana (Richard) Spanbauer of Oshkosh; Betty Young of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren: Lisa Spanbauer, Jody Spanbauer, Richard (Jody) Spanbauer Theresa Peterson, Brian Peterson, Kevin Peterson, Tim Peterson, David Peterson, and Aimee Helms; eighteen great grandchildren; one brother: Newton (Mary) Helms of Neenah; many nieces and nephews. Dot was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Services for Dorotha will be held at 5:00 p.m.

on Anthony W. Roemer Pine River, (Ruth) Nehring of Roemer of London. He is also (Kathy) other relatives and Rose, 11 Tony was preceded in Brianna his grandson Justin Kelly, and a brother Donald Makenzie Mass of Christian Fire Warden for Madeline; Kevin, Waushara County for Nathan Brent, 2 over 40 years. Great Grandchildren: He is survived by his Caleb Williams Elias Wife: Gloria, One Roderick, one brother: Daughter: Marie (Ken) Eugene (Catherine) Thompson of Wild Roemer of Weyauwega, Rose, Four Sons: Brian sister in law: Alice (Suzanne) Roemer of Roemer of Appleton, Roemer Poy Sippi, Wayne brother in law: Louis (Lori) Roemer of Bruce (Colleen) Pine River, Alan Roemer of Wild Grandchildren: Brandon; Stephanie, Shelby Paul; Virginia A. Freund tion from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

She taught elementary school for five years in Sheboygan and was a substitute teacher in the Fond du Lac parochial and public school system for 26 years. She was very active in the Democratic Party and worked the polls for years. Virginia is survived by one son, Dave and his wife Lynda Freund of Lafayette, IN; four daughters, Kathy and her husband Reimer Pertsch of Unterwaldenhausen, Germany, Elaine and her husband Don Ford of Marengo, Illinois, Jean and her husband Mark Felker Roemer of Oshkosh, and Caroline and her husband Greg Bruce of Pace, Florida. She is further survived by seven grandchildren; Kurt and Chris Pertsch, Jason and Nathan Freund, and Rochelle, Robert, and Ryan Bruce. She is also survived by her sister Georgene Frank of Racine and her daughter-in-law Jane Martineau of Lancaster, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edwin, and one son, Joseph Freund. Visitation for Mrs. Freund will be held on Wednesday evening from 4-8 p.m. at Sandra Ellen Stoddart as a Closing Specialist in the Loan Department at Anchor Bank of Oshkosh. Sandra was a member of St.

John's Lutheran Church in Saxeville. She enjoyed her grandchildren, golfing, line dancing, and playing the guitar. Survivors include her husband, Larry; 2 sons, Tim (Terri) Mancl of Wautoma, and Todd (Angie) Mancl of Wild Rose; 2 step-sons, Greg Stoddart of Redgranite and Jesse (Amanda) Stoddart Shawano; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy, Brian, Andrew, Krystine, Austin, and Makayla; 3 sisters, Shirley (Jim) Tangye A 30-DAY ARCHIVE of obituaries can be found on The Northwestern's Web site at www.thenorthwestern.com. In Memory of Leida Grable who passed Nov. 28, 1952 John Grable who passed Nov.

26, 1972 Mom You left us before we had a chance to Thank You. Dad You stayed with us after mom was gone. You helped us and watched our children grow. You left us so suddenly, we mourned with only the solace you had been without mom for the last 20 years, missing her as much as all of us. Both of you are sadly missed by those that knew you and those who never got the chance to know you.

Your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 21. Kaleb Robert Kappell, son of Kristy and Eric Kappell of Neenah, was born on Nov. 21. Marty Jack Vosters, son of Holly and Jason William Vosters of Kimberly, was born on Nov.

23. BERLIN Berlin Memorial Hospital The hospital announced the following births: Emily Sue, daughter of Sarah Wentland and Jordan McCoy of Montello, was born Nov. 15. Ethan James, son of Kari Norton of Ripon, was born Nov. 18.

Miguel Abel, son of Maria Rios and Abel DeLeon of Ripon, was born Nov. 21. ating. Burial will follow the service at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Princeton.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 6:30, from the Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home in Princeton. Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home, Princeton, (920)-295-6631 Serving the Family Wednesday, November 28th, at the Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 300 N. Eagle Street, the Rev. Clyde Friedman officiating. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Park.

Family and friends may call at the Seefeld Eagle Street Chapel on Wednesday beginning at 3:00 p.m. Entrusted To Our Care Seefeld Funeral Chapels www.seefeldfuneral.com (920)236-7750 will be held at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Redgranite on Wednesday. Nov. 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.

Father Roger Strebel will officiate, Visitation will be held at the Holly Funeral Home in Poy Sippi on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at the church on Wednesday hour prior to Mass, Interment will be in the Pine River Cemetery in the Town of Leon, Waushara County, Wisconsin. Holly Funeral Home Poy Sippi, WI (920) 987-5135 New survived by friends. death by Roemer, Roemer. Burial and Carrie (Pat) Kilp, both of Oshkosh, and Mary Jenkins of Ft.

Pierce, FL; and a brother, Robert (Mabel) Pownell of Waupun. Sandra is also survived by 5 sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Roger) Stadler and Laura (Mike) Hennell, both of Oshkosh, Sue (Jeff) Kehlert of Pewaukee, Carol (Bill) Ridgely of Madison, and Barb Kasuboski of Neenah; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Randy J. Mancl, her parents, a brother and sister, William and Nellie Pownell. OBITUARIES are prepared and homes.

For assistance, contact Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish-St. Joseph's Church with the Rev.

Jerome Wagner officiating. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Steele and the staff of the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home for their wonderful care and compassion. A special thanks to Cecelia, Karen, Gail, and Bridget.

Uecker-Witt Funeral Home is serving the family. Berlin Travis Hilgart, age 21 of merly of Berlin died November 25, 2001 edly at his home after of kidney problems. Barbara Jean (Kassner) Bloechl, Funeral Services for Sandra E. Stoddart will be held Friday, Nov. 30th.

at 3 P.M. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Saxeville. The Rev. Ted Gulhaugen, Pastor will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Saxeville Union Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Ruminski Funeral Home in Redgranite, and at the Church from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.

Friday, prior to the Services. A memorial has been established for St. John's Lutheran Church of Saxeville. Ruminski Funeral Home Highway 21, Redgranite (920) 566-2313 Serving the family Home. William Thornton, age 79, of Redgranite, died Sunday, Nov.

25, Ruminski Funeral Home. Pastor "Joe" Emil Toepel, age 83, of Appleton, died Saturday, Nov. 24, Brettschneider-Trettin-Ledereder Funeral Chapel. Sandra Ellen Stoddart, age 59, of Redgranite, died Sunday, Nov. 25, Ruminski Funeral Home.

Virginia A. Freund, age 82, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, Nov. 25, Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. Travis Charles Hilgart, age 21, of Ripon, died Sunday, Nov. 25, John R.

Wiecki Funeral Home. When Words Can't Say Say it with flowers Ever -Green Flor a 2283 State Highway 44, Oshkosh Teleflora 3 231-2100 Sat. www.evergreenfloral.com submitted by families and funeral our news desk at (920) 426-6687. CEMETERY MEMORIALS Red Ruscus Wreaths Crosses Saddles OPEN: Daily 9-4 Saturday 10-3 Sunday 235-3737 OSHKOSH (House Flowers 1930 Algoma Blvd. Oshkosh (Across from Riverside Cemetery) NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION FOR 2002 STATE OF WISCONSIN WINNEBAGO COUNTY TOWN OF CLAYTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Clayton on Tuesday, April 2, 2002.

If Tuesday, February 19, 2002. The ceed the present incumbents listed. The Town John Town Patrica NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the papers is December 1, 2001 and the is Tuesday, January 2, 2002, County Road Larsen, Wisconsin. A a Declaration of Candidancy must be Tuesday, January 2, 2002 in the office election will be held in the Town of necessary a primary will be held on following officers are to be elected to SUCterm for all offices is for two years. Incumbent Kiesow.

Incumbent first day to circulate nomination final day for filing nomination papers in the office of Town Clerk, 8358 Campaign Registration Statement and also filed no later then on of the Town Clerk. Joanne Sievert, Clerk Town of Clayton.