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B-4 fl POST-CRESCENT, APPLETON-NEENAH-MENASHA, WIS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1998 Kaukauna wants state to look at State 5500 intersection Home destroyed ft ku c- n-' -i Since it became 4way stop, there have been several accidents By Doug Erickson Post-Crescent staff writer KAUKAUNA Members of the Board of Public Works decided Monday to ask the state Department of Transportation to investigate ways to make the intersection of County 00 and State 55 safer. There have been three intersection-related crashes at the site since four-way stop signs were installed in September of 1996. Prior to that, only traffic on 00 stopped. In two of the crashes, vehicles traveling south on 55 failed to stop, said Assistant Police Chief Paul Morse.

In the third crash, a vehicle traveling north on 55 hit the rear of another car stopped at the intersection. Aldermen raised the safety issue following the most recent crash in January. Even though the intersection is within city boundaries, it falls under the jurisdiction of the state. The city is not recommending any particular solution. "There are always things you can do to make an intersection safer," said Morse.

"That doesn't mean it's a bad intersection." The state maintains the intersec- tion and likely would be responsible for paying for any improvements, said City Engineer Ken Schoenike. The state could decide that no remedy is needed, or that something should be done, such as installing rumble strips andor flashing lights on 55, he said. County 00 already has rumble strips and flashing lights on its stop signs. During the 17 months prior to the stop signs being installed on State 55, there were five accidents at the intersection, all involving drivers who failed to yield from the stop signs on 00. AP photo by Ben Jones ROBIN BERAN THROWS SNOW on the embers of a fire that destroyed his brother Frank's home near Abbotsford in Clark County Sunday night.

Critics say W-2 will not be enough to break cycle of poverty find themselves in a housing crisis," he said. Sen. Gwendolynne Mdore, D-Milwaukee, questioned how the prograhi could consider people "job ready" when they don't have a high school diploma. "A person would have to have had some steady or recent employment history and also have the education and training background for low-income women, in remarks prepared for the hearing. "Many of us who've been on welfare have held jobs, often combining work with public assistance," she said.

"The problem is the lack of full-time, permanent jobs, not to mention jobs that pay a living wage and insurance." She said her group is hearing from women "whose lives are being OBITUARIES destroyed by W-2." Some, she said, are driven out of school because they must find jobs. Others are told they don't qualify for W-2 because they work 5-10 hours a week, she said, and some are being told they are job ready and sent to look for work even though they have no work experience and need job training. was preceded in death by two sons: Daniel and Michael Nackers; a son-in-law, Joseph Ludwig; a brother, Russell Nackers; a sister-in-law, Elaine VanDera and his father-in-law, William VanDera. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St.

Aloysius Catholic Church, Kaukauna with Father Dave Schmidt officiating. Entombment in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Boettcher Family Funeral Home, 2401 Field-crest Drive, Kaukauna and Wednesday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the cortege leaves for the church.

There will be a parish prayer service at 6 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund has been established in his name. A very special thank you to Dr. Guenther and the staff at Appleton Medical Center.

Margaret E. Vander Velden 135 S. Sidney Kimberly Age 79, died Sunday, February 1, 1998 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a short illness. She was born July 18, 1918 in Little Chute, the daughter of the late William and Christine (Van Handel) Van-den Heuvel.

She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She is survived by her three children: Nancy and Fran Seidl, Combined Locks; Mary Pat and Gene Gloudemans, Kimberly; Jim and Sharry Vander Velden, Combined Locks; nine grandchildren: Gail (Dan) Schultz, Jeff (Barbara) Seidl, Susan Mielke and special friend, Jeff Smith, Steve (Kelly) Seidl, Jay (Sharon) Gloudemans, Tod Gloudemans, Jake, Clayton and Ross Vander Velden; greatgrandchildren: Aaron, Alyssa, Andrew, Alec, Amanda, Cassie, Tyler, Kalli, Tony, Taylor, and Sam; Step-great-grandchildren: Jamie, Josh and Helen; two sisters and three brothers-in-law: Mary and Casey Verbruggen, Little Chute; Joan and Joe Verbrick, Little Chute; and Ted Heid, Kimberly; a sister-in-law Delores Vanden Heuvel, Kimberly. She is further survived by her husband's sister and sister-in-law: Martha Schwab, Kimberly and Marie Vander Velden, Shawano; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend, Todd Mielke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleborne a daughter, Judy, a brother, Leo Vanden Heuvel, two sisters: Doris Heid and Alice Hermsen. The funeral liturgy will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, February 5, 1998 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly with Fr.Robert Stegmann and Fr.

Robert Vanden-berg concelebrating. Burial will be in St Johns Cemetery, Little Chute. Friends may call at Holy Name Catholic Church, 602 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly from 10 a.m. on Thursday until the time of service.

A memorial fund has been established in her name. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly "Mom and Grandma Velden, We love you and will miss you." Be a know-it-all! Subscribe to The Post-Crescent every day. Phone Circulation Service for convenient home delivery every day. 739-9437 or WISCONSIN'S BSST NIWSrAPBn" MILWAUKEE (AP) The Wisconsin Works program, designed to get former welfare recipients into the workforce, shouldn't expect those in low-paying, part-time jobs to be self-supporting without state help, witnesses told a legislative committee.

Marcus White, director of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Mrs. Anton F. Budweiser Eleanor Mildred Knoll 1044 Claude Menasha Age 92, passed away Sunday, February 1, 1998 at her home in Menasha. She was born November 5, 1905 in Appleton. Eleanor was a life long resident of Menasha and was a charter member of St.

Timothy Lutheran Church in Menasha. Survivors include a son, Ronald (Mariann) Budweiser, Wild Rose; a son-in-law, Lester Knispel, New London. Also surviving Eleanor are several grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Anton, two daughters: Beatrice Knispel and Shirley Porteous, five sisters, and two brothers. Fu neral services will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at 6 p.m.

at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 N. Superior Appleton, with the Rev. James C. Pfymire officiating. Friends may call from 3 p.m.

until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. A memorial fund has been established to benefit St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 473 Seventh Menasha. Carroll Collier Springfield, Ohio Age 77, former resident of Wisconsin passed away at his home in Springfield, Sunday, January 25, 1998 after a brief illness.

He was born in Bryant, Wisconsin, December 6, 1920 the son of Festus and Carrie (DeHart) Collier. He served in the Army Third Division Medical Corps during World War II in the European Theater. He retired from Dayton Newspapers, and was affiliated with the International Pentecostal Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Allene (Mabry) Collier, whom he married August 7, 1942; three sons and daughters-in-law: Frederick and Mclanie Collier, Columbus, Ohio; James and Deloris Collier, Urbana, Ohio; Paul and Jeannie Collier, Springfield; three daughters and sons-in-law: Mary and Russell Moore, Urbana, Ohio; Jo and Robert Haley, Lois and Larry Seibold, all of South Vienna, Ohio; four brothers and two sisters-in-law: Merle Collier, Springfield; Lloyd Collier, Neenah; Robert and Theresa Collier, Dale Collier, Menasha; Penny Collier, Vancouver, Washington; six sisters and five brothers-in-law: Mariorie and Billy Burns, Portland, Oregon; Betty Wells, Phyllis and Robert Arndt, Nancy ana Robert Elwood, all of Neenah; Frances and Tom Plum-mer, Winneconne; Shirley and Basil Everson, Redgranite; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Arnold, Joe and William.

Richards, Raff Dunbor Memorial Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements and the funeral services were held in the International Pentecostal Church of Christ, Springfield with the Rev. Richard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Enon Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Gladys Marie Cornelius to A f-a. fix (nee Near) Colony Oaks Care Center Age 90, died at 7:45 p.m.

Satur- that allows him to be competitive for an available job," said Linda Stewart, secretary of the state Department of Workforce Development. "We're seeing what happens when women on welfare run into the low-wage job market," said Elizabeth Felt, a former welfare recipient now with the 9to5 Poverty Network Initiative, a statewide group flowers, memorials are appreciated to the the First Presbyterian Church, Neenah. Westgor Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Specialist James M. Mitchell United State Army 1121 Desnoyer Street Kaukauna Age 23, died Thursday, January 29, 1998 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

He was born November 9, 1974 in Kaukauna, the son of Matt and Judy (Hurst) Mitchell. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1993. He then enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in June of 1994 and the United States Army in March of 1996. He is survived by his parents, Matt and Judy Mitchell, Kaukauna; maternal grandmother, Pearl Hurst, Kaukauna; paternal grandmother, Ella Mitchell, Kaukauna; eleven brothers and sisters: Todd Mitchell and his fiancee, Kate Faulkner, Waupaca; Mark (Debbie) Mitchell, Kaukauna; Hope (Bill) Welch, Hartford; Kathy (Jack) Schmeis-ser, Kaukauna; Ellen (Mark) Pen-nings, Appleton; Pete (Stacey) Mitchell, Kaukauna; Sarah (Larry) Waalkens, Black Creek; Dawn (William) Statezny, Menasha; his twin brother, John Mitchell, Freedom; Mary Mitchell, Little Chute; Jason Mitchell, Kaukauna; 18 nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his special friend, Christy Shelley, Bear Creek. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Harold Hurst; paternal grandfather, Peter Mitchell; and a nephew, Jeremy Welch.

The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 1998 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna, from 2:30 p.m. on Thursday until the time of service.

Complete military rites will be conducted immediately following the service. A memorial fund has been established in his name. Fargo Funeral Home 400 West Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna Jim Beloved son, supportive brother, Adored uncle, fraternal twin Kind grandson, caring nephew, Fun cousin, loyal friend. Avid fisherman, respectful hunter. Great outdoorsman, nature-lover.

Face-maker, beet-eater, Careful thinker, truly a leader. Admirable soldier, life protector, Loving gentleman, true believer. In our lives, in our hearts, In our minds, in our thoughts. Forever touching us, Forever changing us, With our God, watching over us. Dorothy C.

Rutkauskas 7774 Bay Lane, Fremont Age 81, died peacefully at home Sunday February 1, 1998 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 17, 1917 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Fred and Nora (Shaw) Kneevers. On January 18, 1937 she married Joseph Rutkauskas in Milwaukee, told the state Senate Labor, Transportation and Financial Institutions Committee Monday that more should be done to help people escape poverty, not just cut out assistance. "We have to offer real work experiences, real education and training, and we have to prevent situations that would cause families to day, January 31, 1998, following a brief illness. She was born February 26, 1907 to the late John Cur-ren and Marie Gertrude (Lau-tenschlager) Near in Huron Township, Michigan, and earned her teaching degree in 1930 at Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan.

Gladys taught elementary education in Dearborn, Michigan, and Jane Adams Housing in Chicago, Illinois. She married Vernon Graves Cornelius on November 24, 1934 in Eloise, Michigan, and moved to Appleton in 1945 with their new baby daughter. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Alpha Lamda Epsilon Sorority, Riverview Country Club, bridge clubs, and was president of the Appleton Medical Center Auxiliary. She was extremely talented in crafts, sewing and knitting. Gladys was a seamstress for the hospital auxiliary and her family, and could sew a wicked She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Ronald C.

Green; two granddaughters: Ellen Marie (Brian) Wittwer, Kath-ryn Ann Green, all of Appleton; two nieces and their families: Virginia Barber, St. Agnes, Michigan, Virginia Wood, Rapid City, Michigan; a nephew, Don (Deane) Wood, Independence, Kansas; a niece, Jean (Vern) Wenzelman, Homewood, Illinois; a great-nephew, David Wenzelman, Richton Park, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon G. Cornelius, on March 5, 1991; two sisters: Famia (Earl) Wood, Ellen (Allan, McClean; a nephew, Boyd Wood; sisters and brothers-in-law: Frances and Jack Simo-ni, Arnold and Gladys Cornelius; and a great-nephew, Larry Wenzelman. Memorial services for Gladys will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 5, 1998 at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 724 E. South River Street, with Rev. John T. McFadden officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park.

Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Congregational United Church of Christ would be appreciated. The WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements. Gladys wished to thank her family, loyal friends, and the staff of Colony Oaks Care Center for their care and concern.

"Keep the candles burning." Leona F. Cramer Neenah Age 80, passed away Sunday, February 1, 1998 at Manor Care, Appleton. She was born August 24, 1917 in Neenah, the daughter of the late Bruno and Lucy (Smith) Yost. She married Carlton H. Cramer, January 15, 1943; he preceded her in death in 1988.

Leona was a member of Neenah-Menasha Homemakers and St. Paul Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Cramer, Oshkosh; a son, Charles (Betsy) Cramer, Appleton; two great-grandchildren: Sarah and Joe Cramer, Appleton. She was preceded in death by a son, Carlton in 1994. A memorial services will be held Thursday, February 5, 1998, 7 p.m.

at the Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Krabbe officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 p.m. until the hour of service. Inurnment will be in Oakhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Neenah and the Menasha Senior Center. Henry James Doerfler 217 N. Locust Appleton The faithful servant of God. Henry James Doerfler, entered eternal live on January 30, 1998 at his home at the age of 80.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 4, 1998 at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. John Doerfler officiating. Burial will take place at St.

Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 4 until 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 until 10:30 a.m. at which time the cortege will leave for the church. A parish wake service will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

at the funeral Chapel. A memorial fund has been established. FUNERAL CHAPEL 606 N. Appleton St. 920-733-7383 Joseph Alix Gilman Mesa, Arizona Died Tuesday, January 27, 1998 in Mesa, Arizona.

He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. Mr. Gilman served during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Force 440th Troop Carrier Group based in England and France. He was a National Sales Manager in the cosmetic industry.

He was a volunteer with the United Way for several years. In later years, he followed his true interest in acting and writing. Survivors include his wife, Lois; two daughters: Susan Gilman Ferguson and Sidney Jones Druckman; a son, Donald George Gilman; two sisters: Laura Gilman and Helen Giovannini, both of Appleton; several nieces and nephews; four granddaughters and a great-grandson. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 1998, in Mt.

View Memorial Gardens Mortuary Chapel, Mesa, Arizona. The Mt. view Mortuary, 7900 E. Main Mesa, Arizona; (602) 832-2850; assisted the family with arrangements. William C.

"Bill" Janssen Underhill Age 82, died Monday morning, February 2, 1998. Bill is the father of William M. Janssen, of Greenville. Friends may call at the Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and then at St.

John Catholic Church, Gillett, Thursday after 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus and parish wake service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Funeral mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 1998, at the church, with Rev.

John M. Gallagher officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund has been established, in Bill's name, and will be designated at a later date. James P.

Johnson Neenah Age 64, passed away Saturday, January 31, 1998 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1933 in Portland, Maine; the son of the late Dr. Henry P. and Hazel M. Johnson.

Jim was a graduate of Hebron Academy and the University of Vermont. He was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Elzafar Shrine Temple. He was president of Midwest Fibre Inc. and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Neenah.

Jim is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan; a daughter, Cindy (Jim) Peterson, South Carolina; a son, Gregory (Cynthia) Johnson, Virginia; four grandchildren: Thomas and Andrew Peterson; Katherine and Elizabeth Johnson; two sisters: Margaret Smart and Pauline Perry. Jim will also be missed by his dog, Bridget. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 1998, 3 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel with the Rev. Richard J. Moore officiating.

In lieu of Sheboygan. They lived in Sheboygan until moving to Reedsburg in 1960. They moved to Fremont in 1962. Dorothy was a homemaker her entire life and enjoyed golfing, fishing and crafts. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Weyauwega.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her children: Victoria (Lloyd) Beil-fuss, Fremont; Joseph Plymouth; Judith (Ron) Liggett, Neenah; Rosemary (Ron) Erdmann, Fremont; Dorothy Jo (Roger) Erdmann, Eagle River; James, Fremont; Diana (Roger) Gwiazdzien-ski, Winneconne; Thomas, Fremont; John, Oshkosh; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A daughter, Carolyn (Nick) Russo; two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. The funeral will be 1 1 a.m. Wednesday February 4, 1998 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Weyauwega with Rev. Ed Stockus officiating.

Burial will be in the Wolf River Cemetery in spring. Friends may call at the Cline-Hanson-Dahlke Funeral Home in Weyauwega from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. Wednsday until the procession leaves for the church. There will be a parish prayer service 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the funeral home. Dorothy was a most loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by us all. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Agnesian Hospice Care Center, Berlin, Wisconsin will be appreciated. Victor H.

Nackers 106 Wulgaert Way Combined Locks Age 72, died Sunday February 1, 1998 following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born March 31, 1925 in Kaukauna, son of the late Henry and Petronella (Lieber-gen) Nackers. Victor served in the U.S. Air Force from 1945 to 1947. He was a supervisor at Thilmany Pulp and Paper during his 40 years of service and President of the Management Club.

He was also a part-time carpenter for 20 years. He was also a member of the Catholic Knights, the Catholic Family and the Urban Klister Post of the American Legion, Wrightstown. He was actively involved with St. Aloysius Parish. Survivors include his wife of almost 50 years (June 24, 1948), Loretta (VanDera), Combined Lock; four sons and daughters-in-law: Dale (Linda) Nackers, Appleton; Roy (Ann) Nackers, Appleton; Mark (Pat) Nackers, Darboy; Jim (Joan) Nackers, Combined Locks; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Karen (Bill) Jackels, Black Creek; Lois Ludwig, Oshkosh; Lisa (Dave) Rupiper, Appleton; Vicky (Marty) Vanderloop, Kaukauna; 23 grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters-in-law: Evelyn Nackers, Kaukauna; Gerald (Mary) Nackers, Freedom; Leo (Alice) Nackers, Seymour; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Eunice (Bernard) Tennessen, Kaukauna; Marie Nackers, Kaukauna; Rose (Vincent) Schmidt, Combined Locks; Margaret (Clyde) Romenesko, De Pere; his mother-in-law, Mary VanDera, Appleton.

He is further survived by his wife's four brothers: Henry (Blanche) Van Dera, Kaukauna; Ted (Jean) VanDera, Crivitz; Pete VanDera, Freedom; Bob (June) VanDera, Appleton; numerous nieces and nephews. He I.