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Ronald L. Rosenow, age 71, Wittenberg, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of AseraCare Hospice.
He was born on December 29, 1940 in the township of Morris, the son of the late Herbert and Frieda (Herzberg) Rosenow.
Ronald graduated from Bowler High School in 1958 and then farmed with his parents and brother.  They operated the Evergreen Dairy, bottling and distributing milk to customers in nearby towns.
On October 6, 1962 Ronald was united in marriage to Fay Seefeldt in Wittenberg.  She survives.
Ron and Fay raised beef cattle and ostriches.  He also worked at Up Country Manufacturing until recently.  Ron was able to fix anything and was always ready to help when asked.  His biggest joy was spending time at the cottage, on the pontoon boat with a fish pole in his hand.  He also was the fabric cutter and sewer of the quilts for sale at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
Survivors include his wife, Fay Rosenow, Wittenberg; their daughter, Lori Hartleben, Wittenberg and her children, Jordan (Ashley) Hartleben, Honolulu, HI and Cody Hartleben, Menominee, WI; their son, Kevin Rosenow, Wittenberg and his children, Callie Rosenow (fiancee Brandon Hirsch), Weston and Courtney Rosenow, Eau Claire.  He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Donnamae Rosenow, Wittenberg and a brother-in-law, Gary (Bernadine) Seefeldt, Antigo.
In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother LaVerne Rosenow.

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Richard A. Converse, age 76, Antigo, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Langlade Hospital.
He was born on January 21, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Stephen and Carolyn (McArthey) Converse.
Richard served in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1957.
On June 27, 1959, Richard was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Schreurs at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa.  She survives.
Richard worked for F.F. Mengel, Wisconsin Rapids and Payne and Dolan, Waukesha, as a road construction supervisor.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #139,  the John Owen American Legion Post #287, Mattoon and St. Boniface Catholic Church, Aniwa.  Richard was the life of the party, always joking around and having fun, this earned him the childhood nickname, "Boogie".  He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, spending time up north, traveling and writing poetry, but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Converse, Antigo; five children, Camille (Gary) Smith, Aniwa, Stephen (girlfriend, Laura) Converse, Aniwa, Carol (Todd) Mowrer, Wausau, Andrew (Linda) Converse, Birnamwood and Matthew (Amy) Converse, Antigo; 16 grandchildren, Jothan, Christopher, Holland, Jesse, Joseph, Leah, Tammy Jo, Andrew Jr., Anthony, Aaron, Allan, Chad, Jamie, Michael, Sam and Alex and 10 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, including his sister's children, Judy Dedic and Joan (Bill) Hietmanek, both of Chicago.
In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by one son, Patrick Converse; daughter-in-law, Linda (Froehlich) Converse; one grandchild; his sister, Patricia Anderson and his nephew, Ross Anderson.

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Emma Schreurs - mother-in-law

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Eleanor Brzezinski, 85, Bevent, died peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2012 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
Eleanor was born December 15, 1926 in the town of Franzen, Marathon County, the daughter of the late Frank & Adelia (Stroik) Goskowicz.
On October 4, 1947, Eleanor was united in marriage to Alex Brzezinski in Galloway.  He preceded her in death on September 8, 2001.
Eleanor was a member of St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent and its Rosary Society and choir.  She was also a member of the Prayer & Praise Group.  Eleanor enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Pine Tree Quilters.  She sewed a quilt for each of her children with each receiving an award for Workmanship.
Survivors include six children, Joanne (Henry) Filtz, Custer, Andrew (Marlene) Brzezinski, Wausau, Loretta (Stephen) Stoltz, Minnetonka, MN, Leon (Karen) Brzezinski, Wausau, Francine “Tina” (Terry) Filtz, Galloway and Joyce (John) Morien, Ringle; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, five brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Garski, Rosholt, Esther Ostrowski, Galloway, Alvin Goskowicz, Milwaukee, Antone (Rose) Goskowicz, California and James Goskowicz, Tennessee; three sisters-in-law, Lucille (Ed) Stankowski, Mosinee, Mary Ann (Harley) Vander Kooy, Weston and Agnes Gliniecki, Mosinee; five brothers-in-law, Anthony Brzezinski, Amherst, Carl Brzezinski, Wausau, Bernard (Dolores) Brzezinski, Mosinee, John (Chesterine) Brzezinski, Muskego and James Brzezinski, Wausau.
In addition to her husband and parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by three brothers, Julian, Norbert and Eugene and three sisters; Bernadette Wanta, Bernice Szeremet and Wanda Trzebiatowski.

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Helen F. Rogge McIntyre, 71, Houston, Texas, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston.  She was born August 23, 1940 in Bowler, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Orville and Elizabeth (Dahl) Rogge.  Helen graduated from Oshkosh High and attended UW Oshkosh.  She was an airline stewardess for Delta Airlines and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in pharmacology.  Helen was a dedicated pharmacist for over 35 years.  She was a member of Champions Golf Club and held a pilots license.  Helen was an avid fisherman and was known for her stories.  She was very gracious and giving and enjoyed vacations in Wabeno, the Green Bay Packers and baseball.  Most important to her was her dog, Tutu.
Survivors include her daughter, Terri (Jeff) Wall, Chicago, IL; granddaughter, Lacey (Michael) Haugh, Houston, TX; one great-grandson, Grant; one brother and three sisters.  In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald.

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Delores A. Buntrock, age 89, Tigerton, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Shawano Medical Center.
She was born on March 25, 1922 in the township of Wittenberg, the daughter of the late Albert and Cora (Williams) Kutchenriter.
On February 22, 1941 Delores was united in marriage to Norman Buntrock, Sr. in Wittenberg.  He preceded her in death on September 27, 1964.
Delores was a very dedicated member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg.  She was a member of the church choir, the Ladies Aid and also was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher.  Delores was an avid sports fan and a wonderful cook.  She enjoyed gardening, wildlife, crossword puzzles and playing cards, but she especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include eight children, Dale Buntrock, Sr., Wittenberg, Nancy Buntrock, Tigerton, Frank Buntrock, Wittenberg, Norman (Irene) Buntrock, Jr., Wittenberg, Lynn Neuman, Tigerton, Joan (Mark) Carlson, Tigerton, Sandra (Jeffrey) Lang, Wittenberg and Robert Buntrock, Tigerton; 18 grandchildren, Dale (Renate) Buntrock, Jr., Heather (David) Yaeger, Brooke Buntrock, Tanya, Kyle and Katie Buntrock, Paula (Paul) McGeary, Valerie Bowman, Robert Neuman, Shawn (Hether) Schmid, Cori (Richard) Rowland, Ryan Neuman, Rachel Schmid, Toni Wozniak, Danielle Lara, Amy (Eric) Schroeder, Natalie (Eric) Shea and Joshua Lang, 21 great-grandchildren, one sister, Joyce Vaughan, Washington, North Carolina and one sister-in-law; Shirley Kutchenriter, Elderon.  Delores is also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Norman Buntrock III, a granddaughter in infancy; her daughter-in-law, Janice Buntrock; son-in-law, Paul Neuman and her siblings, Mona Cotter, Ramon Kutchenriter, Rosemary Kutchenriter, Wilma Whitworth and Leonard Kutchenriter.

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Edward W. Brunner, 87, formerly of Wittenberg, died on Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King. 
He was born on January 19, 1925 in the Township of Norrie, Marathon County, the son of the late Alexander and Anna (Torbeck) Brunner.  On September 14, 1946, Edward was united in marriage to Agatha Erickson in Wittenberg.  She preceded him in death on February 17, 2010.
Edward served in the United States Armed Forces including the Army, Navy and retired from the Air Force.  He was a member of the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW.  The couple enjoyed traveling the country together.  Edward enjoyed working with his hands and was an excellent woodworker.  He enjoyed playing Solitaire, hunting, fishing and camping.  Edward also enjoyed watching the squirrels and birds.
Survivors include four children, Sandra (Norberto) Adaglio, Westview, KY, Wayne Brunner, Sturtevant, Dale (Joan) Brunner, Wittenberg and Donald (Tammy) Brunner, Oshkosh; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.  In addition to his wife and parents, Edward was preceded in death by his siblings, Agnes Brandt, Alice Strassburg, Hilda Moss, Dorothea in infancy, Elmer Brunner and Harold Brunner. 

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Sidney "Sid" J. Matsche, age 46, Birnamwood, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Langlade Hospital, Antigo.
He was born on January 13, 1966 in Wausau, the son of James and Germaine (Ostrowski) Matsche, Birnamwood.
On April 2, 2005, Sid was united in marriage to Tammy Jaeck at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley.  She survives.
Sid was a 1982 graduate of Bowler High School.  He farmed in the town of Almon all his life.  Sid enjoyed farming, tractor pulls, camping, fishing, cooking and snowmobiling, but he especially loved spending time with his children, family and friends.  Sid will be greatly missed by his wife, children and all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, James and Germaine Matsche and his wife, Tammy Matsche, Birnamwood, Sid is survived by two children, Taylor Matsche and Rylee Matsche, Birnamwood; his siblings, Scott (Carrie) Matsche, Birnamwood, Sandra (Bill) Lang, Goulburn, Australia, Steven (Sarah) Matsche, Hatley, Susan (Brian) Keene, San Francisco, CA and Shelly (Chad) Nousen, Birnamwood; his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Darlene Jaeck and sisters-in-law, Heather Jaeck and Tracy Jaeck.  Sid is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

"We love you Daddy"

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Frank Matsche - grandfather

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Eugene Duranceau, 79, Bowler, died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wausau at his home.
He was born on October 25, 1932 in Brokaw, WI, the son of the late Frank and Myrtle (See) Duranceau.  Eugene was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War in the 1st Cavalry. 
On October 15, 1960, Eugene was united in marriage to Charlene Fordham in Waukesha.  She survives.
Eugene was employed as a Lumber Yard Foreman for Home Supply in Waukesha for 38 years until his retirement.  He enjoyed cutting wood, hunting, fishing and driving his tractor.  Eugene especially enjoyed the time spent with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Charlene, survivors include four children, David (Laurie) Duranceau, Waukesha, Daniel (Jill) Duranceau, Stevens Point, Debra (Steve) Fleischmann, Eagle and Peggy (Joon) Park, Columbus, OH; 10 grandchildren, Jonathan Park, Hannah Burton, Sarah Park, Danielle Duranceau, Andrew Fleischmann, Christopher Fleischmann, Caitlin Duranceau, Megan Fleischmann, Austin Duranceau, and Cody Duranceau; one sister Belva (Edwin) Marshman, Watertown and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence and two sisters, Ione Dixon and Lois Schmidt.

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Raymond J. Stroik, age 86, Wittenberg, died on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.
He was born on August 25, 1925 in the Township of Germania, Shawano County, the son of the late Julian and Julia (Wierzba) Stroik.
Ray was a US Army Veteran serving during World War II in Japan.  He was a member of the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW.
On September 21, 1953, Ray was united in marriage to Patricia Hintz at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent.  She survives.
Ray worked at Briggs & Stratton, Milwaukee and the couple also farmed the family farm in the township of Germania.  He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway and its Men’s Society of which he was a former president.  Ray enjoyed the Milwaukee Brewers, cutting wood but especially enjoyed deer hunting.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia, their children; Paul (Kari) Stroik, Whiting, Michael (Julie) Stroik, Joseph (Cindy) Stroik, and Charmayne (Mike) Paap, all of Wittenberg, Pamela (Mark) Smith, Saukville, Lorraine Skibba, Junction City, John (Mary) Stroik, Waldo, Monica (Todd) Abt, Ringle, Frank Stroik, Rosholt, Samuel (Kristi) Stroik and Sally Stroik, both of Schofield, 26 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and siblings; Emily Filtz, Sugar Camp and Victor Stroik, Oak Creek.  In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a child in infancy, Maryann, three grandsons; Timothy Stroik, Raymond Skibba & Noah Kedrowski, siblings; Tony, Frank, Felix, Stanley, Leo, Walter and Esther Steinke.

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