Gallagher funeral home http://gallagherfuneralhome.net en Catherine Brazeau [06/28/1958 - 02/14/2012] Catherine Brazeau, 53, of Oconto, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay. Catherine was born June 28, 1958 in France to Dimitri and Emily (Petruchat) Zubko. Catherine moved to America at the age of three. She married John Brazeau on July 29, 1978. Catherine worked as a beautician at Luther Home, Marinette, running three different salons within the home, for thirty three years. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed sharing jokes with her clients. Catherine enjoyed reading, and her favorite holiday was Christmas. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, and the St. Anne’s Society. Catherine is survived by her husband John Brazeau, Oconto; father Dimitri Zubko, Coleman; two sons Nick Brazeau, Milwaukee; Zach Brazeau, CA. She also survived by four sisters and two brothers. She was preceded in death by her mother Emily Zubko, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Bonnie and Clem Brazeau. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Saturday, February 18, 2012. A memorial Mass will be Celebrated 11 AM Saturday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given.

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]]> Gerald D. Gibeault [08/31/1946 - 02/11/2012] Gerald D. Gibeault, 65, Oconto, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Bay Area Medical Center, Marinette. Gerald was born August 31, 1946 in Green Bay to the late Gerald Gibeault and Marcella Rysewyk-VanLorynen. Gerald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member and past president of the W.U.M.P.A.. Gerald was an avid golfer. He will be missed by his dog “Shadow”. Gerald is survived by special friend Eileen Dekanich, Clevland; a daughter Michele (Ssg. Devin Storey) Gibeault, VA; a son Michael (Janice) Gibeault, Oconto; a sister Dawn Gibeault, Green Bay; two brothers James Gibeault, LA; Jeffrey (Blaine) Gibeault, Green Bay; a half-sister Lisa (James) Philbrick, Lena; a step-sister Sherri (Joe) Mahn, Milwaukee; two step-brothers Robert (Sue) VanLorynen, FL; Joe (Patty) VanLorynen, FL; and six grandchildren Mason, Mercedes, Victoria, James, Jared and Dakota. Gerald was preceded in death by a brother Jack Gibeault, and step-father Norbert “Corby” VanLorynen. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Thursday, February 16, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Military Rites will be performed at the church by the American Legion Post #74. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net. A special thank you to the staff at Woodland Village, Dr. Kellner, Dr. Arora, and Stacy Sandberg for everything she did for Gerald. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given.

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]]> Donna R. Johnston [03/23/1956 - 02/05/2012] Donna R. Johnston, 55 of Stiles, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls. Donna was born on March 23, 1956 in Marinette to Leonard & Lila (Carlson) Sadowski. She married Lee Johnston on October 23, 1982. She started her forestry career with the Marinette County Forestry Department and later was hired by the DNR as a forester. In 1982 she married Lee, and together they started their own business, Johnston Forestry Consultants, until her retirement in 2010. Donna enjoyed crocheting, photography, and teaching watercolor painting at the senior center in Oconto Falls. Donna & Lee enjoyed the outdoors and camping at her favorite spot, Copper Harbor, MI. Donna was an active member at the local and state level of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association and was also a member of the Wisconsin Tree Farm Association. Donna is survived by her husband Lee Johnston, Stiles; father Leonard Sadowski, Porterfield; a brother Paul Sadowski, Appleton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Lila Sadowski; a son Lee Johnston, Jr.; and a sister-in-law Esther Sadowski. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 12 Noon to 2 PM Friday, February 10, 2012. Funeral service will be conducted 2 PM Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Gerhardt Miller officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.

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]]> Connie J. Behling [03/13/1948 - 01/26/2012] Connie J. Behling passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012, at her home in Oconto, after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie was born March 18, 1948 to the late Werner and Rita (Benesh) Schomaker in Marinette, WI. She attended Oconto Public Schools and Parochial Schools in Marinette, graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1966. She went on to the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, graduating in 1971 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. Connie enriched the lives of many children as she taught fourth and fifth grade in Oconto for 32 years, retiring in 2003. She was honored with the Oconto Elementary School teacher of the year in 2001. Connie married Doug Behling on October 28, 1995. Doug preceded her in death after five years of absolute joy on December 20, 1999. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a brother Gerry, and sister-in-law Karen. Connie is survived by two brothers Werner (Gail) Schomaker and Jeff (Ingrid Kress) Schomaker; four sisters Karen (Orin) Sandberg, Judy (Steve) Grace, Jeanne (Steve) Bouche, Jackie (Mike) Witter; her special friend Mary (Bob) Heiser; a brother-in-law Merlie (Jackie) Behling; a sister-in-law Kathy (Don) Kuhr; as well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Connie is also survived by two very special little girls and companions, Allie and Millie. Connie loved spending time with her large family, especially at the joy filled gatherings at her parents’ home. She enjoyed picking wild berries, gardening, floral arranging, making greeting cards and traveling. Doug and Connie ran B&B Crafts for three years where Doug built wood crafts for Connie to decorate. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 9 to 11 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11 AM at the church with Rev. Bob Karuhn officiating. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net. Connie was a devoted pet owner for many years, which led her to become a dedicated volunteer and generous donor to the Oconto Area Animal Shelter. It was her wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in her memory to the animal shelter to help support the work done there on behalf of the animals she loved so much. Donations may also be made to the Bread by the Bay food pantry. Connie’s family wishes to thank all the wonderful caregivers who have supported her so lovingly throughout her battle with cancer.

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]]> Mary L. Pecha [04/24/1917 - 01/19/2012] Mary Lorraine Pecha, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls. Mary was born on April 24, 1917 in Oconto to the late Peter and Leona (Carriveau) Shallow. On May 30, 1939, Mary was united in marriage to Archie Pecha at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Oconto. Archie preceded her in death on October 30, 1997. She lived in Oconto all her life on the family homestead. Archie and Mary owned and operated a tavern/gas station/grocery store for 27 years, which was started by her father and mother. Mary was a caregiver for her father and mother and anyone else who needed help. She worked at Frigo Cheese, had a foster home and worked with Respite Care for many years. Her home was always open to family, friends, and any stray animals. She was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Oconto, and St. Anne’s Society. Mary came from a family of 22 children whom she was the last survivor. Mary will be sadly missed by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Roger & Jackie, Neal & Cathy, and Ron & Anita, all of Oconto; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia & Ray Trever, Kelly Lake; and Cindy, Oconto; 2 sisters-in-law Bernice (John) Goetz, Oconto and Evelyn Saucier, Coleman; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; a very special person, Shirley Retzlaff, Oconto; and her lap dog, Sophie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie; an infant daughter; a son Harland; a daughter, Jane Marie; a grandson, Dale; a great-great grandson, Odis Davis; and 21 brothers and sisters. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Sunday, January 22, 2012 with St. Anne’s Rosary at 4:30 PM and prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, January 23 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Monday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net. Special thanks to daughter Cindy, Karen Carlin, and staff of Community Memorial Hospital for the love and comfort given to mom during this difficult time.

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]]> Marilyn "Dotes" Mae Bourassa-Schuh [11/10/1936 - 01/16/2012] Marilyn “Dotes” Mae Bourassa-Schuh, 75, Marinette, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Bay Area Medical Center, Marinette. Marilyn was born November 10, 1936, the 9th of 10 children, in Oconto to the late Edmond and Celia (Belongia) Bourassa. Marilyn loved doing crafts and was very gifted in drawing and needle work. She was a huge Green Bay Packers fan. Marilyn was a practicing catholic her entire life. She was a very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Marilyn is survived by four daughters Theresa (special friend Marshall Lund) Petermann; Marinette; Rhonda (Tom) Schmit, Pulaski; Dorothy “DJ” (special friend Troy Brezsko) Hendricks, Porterfield; Brenda (Craig) Hartwell, Green Bay; a sister Barbara (Jerry) VanHulle, Oconto; two brothers Tom (Viola) Bourassa, Oconto; Byron (Judy) Bourassa, Green Bay; two sisters-in law Frances Bourassa, WA; Marge Bourassa, Green Bay; eleven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers Clifford, Francis, Bob, and Bill Bourassa; two sisters Betty Willharm and Jean McGovern; and son-in-law Mike Petermann. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, Friday, January 20, 2012, from 5 to 9 PM, with prayer services by Deacon Walter Kaszynski at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Saturday, January 21st at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.

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]]> Mark W. Willame [04/07/1955 - 01/12/2012] Mark W. Willame, 56, of Oconto, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Dickenson County Hospital, Iron Mountain, MI. Mark was born April 7, 1955 in Detroit, MI. He married Lori Schewe on August 27, 1994. Mark owned and operated A.M. Willame Contracting. He was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed spending time on his property in Grover, planting trees and hunting. Mark also enjoyed camping and fishing. Mark spent a large portion of his time attending his children’s sporting events and cheering them on. Mark was dedicated to his family. Mark served as a volunteer firefighter for the city of Oconto and also served on the building and property commission. Mark was a member of First Trinity Lutheran Church, Marinette, Machickanee Players, NRA, and the Oconto Booster Club. Mark is survived by his wife Lori Willame, Oconto; son Marc Willame, Oconto; daughters Aleah Willame, Oconto; Marsha Willame, CO; parents James and Marlyss Willame; sister Peggy (Tim) Dacey, FL; brother Scott (Vicky) Willame, Pensaukee. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, from 4 to 8 PM Monday, January 16, 2012. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 9 to 11 AM at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 920 Wells St., Marinette. Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Fred Stubenvoll officiating. Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery, Marinette. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.

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]]> Carl M. Zimanek [02/02/1920 - 01/08/2012] Carl M. Zimanek, 91, of Oconto, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Country House, Oconto. Carl was born February 2, 1920 in Pensaukee to the late John and Anna (Kozielc) Zimanek. He married Rose Czachor on January 12, 1946, and in 1996 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Carl was inducted into the US Army on February 5, 1942, he served one year with a general hospital as an ambulance driver, and transferred to the 83rd Division as a combat medic during the Battle of the Bulge and the Hurtgen Forest, for which he received two battle stars and the Bronze Star for meritous service. Carl was discharged on December 3, 1946. He received a certificate of appreciation from the French government for the liberation of France 1944-1995. On July 1, 1947 Carl started at the post office as a city mail carrier for 30 years, retiring in February of 1975. He then started an upholstery shop which kept him busy until he retired from upholstery. Carl was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Lena, Holy Name Society, D.A.V. and American Legion Post# 74, Oconto. Carl is survived by his wife Rose Zimanek, Oconto; a son Jim (Kay) Zimanek, Appleton; daughter-in-law Brenda Zimanek, Oconto; sister Adeline (Paul) Pitroski, Abrams; sister-in-law Bernadine Zimanek, Pensaukee; two grandchildren Jason (Jacqueline Rizzo) Zimanek, Mark (Michelle) Zimanek; and one great grandchild Samantha Rose. He was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Zimanek and four brothers Albert, Louis, Anton and John “Jack” Zimanek. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Bob Karuhn officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion Post# 74. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online condolences may expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.

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]]> Marion R. Lane [08/11/1924 - 01/01/2012] Marion R. Lane, 87, Oconto, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Woodland Village in Oconto. She was born August 11, 1924 in Oconto to the late Peter and Mary (Pionkoske) Angelich. Marion married Russell “Red” Lane on May 8, 1946 at Saint Joseph Church in Oconto. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2004. Marion’s passion for baking and cooking began with her parents who owned the Oconto Home Bakery. Marion enjoyed working for many years at the 14 Karat Shop and driving school bus for Hoppe Bus. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. Marion was very creative, had a green thumb, loved to crochet, a great story teller, watching Lawrence Welk, collecting clowns and doing the chicken dance at weddings. She was also well known for her homemade candies and caramels. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Marion is survived by her daughter Bonnie Polczinski, Pulaski; son Robb (Brenda) Lane, Oconto; six grandchildren, Tyler Lane, Melissa (Jeremy) Lade, Lane Polczinski, Katie Polczinski, Alex Lane and Ryan Lane; one sister Katy (Alfred) Turco, Kenosha; three sisters-in-law Harriet Angelich, Green Bay; Beverly Angelich, Oconto; and Mary Angelich, Texas. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Marion was preceded in death by sisters Agnes Angelich and Bonnie Aubry, brothers Louis Angelich, Peter Angelich, Leon (Pege) Angelich and son-in-law Patrick Polczinski. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Oconto Public Library which Marion has been a member of since she was a young child. Marion’s family would like to thank the staff at Woodland Village of Oconto and Unity Hospice for their wonderful care and concern given to her.

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]]> Ralph Miles Faulds Sr. [05/15/1925 - 01/01/2012] Ralph Miles Faulds Sr., 86, of Oconto, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Woodlands Nursing Home, Oconto. Ralph was born May 15, 1925 in Oconto to the late Miles and Amanda (Johnson) Faulds. He married Jean M. Belongia on May 20, 1950. Ralph served in the US Air Force from 45-47, serving in Germany as an air traffic controller. Ralph retired back to Oconto in 1994. He enjoyed fishing and took trips to Canada with family and friends. Ralph was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, and a lifetime member of VFW Post# 06498. Ralph is survived by his wife Jean Faulds, Oconto; daughter Gail (Chuck) Nichols, St. Peters, MO; three sons Brian Faulds, Terre Haute, IN; Mark (Kathryn) Faulds, Port Washington; Ralph Miles Faulds Jr., West Bend; three sisters-in-law Dolores Tunney, Ruth Shufelt, Karen (Cliff) Dembroski; two brothers-in-law Claude Belongia and Vernon (Dorothy) Belongia; eight grandchildren Chad (Jefre) Nichols, Dr. Andrea Nichols, Sherry (David) Nornberg, Joshua (Johanna) Faulds, Lauren Faulds, Autumn Faulds, Micah Faulds and Jason; six great grandchildren Neo, Ethan, Skyler, Madison, Sophia and Dane. He was preceded in death by a son David Faulds and three sisters Marcella Campbell, Murial Barribeau and Ruth Hoffer. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9 to 11 AM Saturday, January 7, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Saturday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery with Military Rites by the American Legion Post# 74. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net. A special thank you to Dennis, Tracy and Eileen and to Unity Hospice, Oconto Hospital and Woodlands Nursing Home.

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