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Ruth E. McDonald age 80 passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born on March 22, 1936 in the town of Rushford to Ezra “Ed” and Lutie (Stiller) Coats. Ruth married Daniel McDonald on May 19, 1958 in Eureka, Minnesota.
She enjoyed attending church at Bethel Home.
Over the years, Ruth was employed at Badger Lumber, Kraft Foods, YMCA and UpJohn Home Care taking care of the elderly which she truly loved.
Dan and Ruth enjoyed many years with their camper, traveling and camping with their children. After their retirement Dan and Ruth enjoyed spending 2-3 months in the winter in Florida.
Survivors include her husband: Daniel; one son: Eric (Anita) McDonald of Oshkosh; one daughter: Gail McDonald of Greenville, WI; three grandchildren: Kendra Roble, and Amanda Roble of Appleton, WI, Ryan McDonald of Oshkosh, WI; sister: Marion Oleson; sisters-in-law: Beverly Coats and Janet (Robert) Haddad. She is further survived by many nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her mother and father; five brothers: Lawrence, Clair, Rexford,Elwin and Robert Coats; one sister: Helen Carpenter; sisters-in-law: Agnes Coats, Eva Mae Coats, and Dorothy Coats.
Upon Ruth’s request there will be no funeral or visitation. A private graveside burial will be in North Rushford Cemetery.
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Dale Franklin Stiller, age 81 years of Endeavor died on Monday, October 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO to Lawrence and Donna (White) Stiller.
Dale grew up in Missouri, graduated from Beloit High School. then attended and graduated from Wisconsin State College, Platteville with a degree in mining engineering. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War for which he received the Combat Infantry Badge. On November 7, 1957 Dale was united in marriage to Karen Johnson. They had lived in Madison for many years before moving to Endeavor in 1995. Dale worked for the Madison Metro Sewage District for 27 years where he retired as director of maintenance. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Doric Lodge #356, F & AM, Madison Scottish Rite, Zor Shriners, past president of Endeavors Lions Club, board member of the village of Endeavor, member of the Endeavor/Moundville Vol. Fire Dept., American Legion Post # 2930 and a lifetime member of the 25th Infantry Division Association. Dale also enjoyed wood carving, metal sculpturing, rock collecting and wintering in Gulf Shores, AL.
Survivors include his wife, Karen of Endeavor, 4 sons, Clay (Randi) Stiller of Jefferson, Cory (Kathryn) Stiller of Flower Mound, TX, Cole Stiller of Union Grove and Clint (Cathy) Stiller of DeLand, FL, 3 grandsons, Jacob, Scott and Michael, sister in law, Mary Ellen (Martin) Tollefson of Roseville, MN, nieces, Beth Cregan and Kari Krengel, nephew, Ross Tollefson, friends, neighbors, his dog, Annie and cat, Spike. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Orland “Speed”.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Portage with Rev. Dick Inglett officiating. Inurnment with military rites by the Portage area veterans will follow at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Endeavor. Friends may call at the church on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10 am until 11 am.
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Lucille A. Roycraft 1920 - 2008
Lucille A. Roycraft, 87, of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008, at United Hospital System - Kenosha Campus. Born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Oshkosh, Wis, She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Mottl) Spanbauer. She attended schools in Oshkosh.
On Sept. 18, 1954, in Omro, Wis., Lucille married Arthur Roycraft. Lucille enjoyed being a homemaker while raising her family. Sadly, Art passed away in 1990.
She and Arthur came to Kenosha in 1963 from Omro and participated in the Foster Parent Program. Lucille enjoyed the freshness and freedom of the outdoors, especially when she could plant flowers and tending to her gardens. Spending time with her friends always brought her joy, and she adored going up north to fish with her family.
Left to remember her are her two daughters; Patricia Gibson of Kenosha, and Teri Roycraft of Houston, Texas. She is survived by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Coerper of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by a sister: Nadine D. Marks and nieces and nephews.
In keeping with Lucille's wishes, all services will be held privately.
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Lyle C. Morrison
Lyle C. Morrison, 81, of Iola died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Appleton Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Iola United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Voie Funeral Home in Iola. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in the town of Iola.
He was born Oct. 23, 1922, in the town of Wyoming to the late John and Florence (Douglas) Morrison.
Lyle was married to Beverly Lewinski on April 19, 1952, in Amherst. She died July 20, 1997.
He had worked at the Big Falls Feed Mill for 18 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl (John Funk) Dahlen of Iola, Kathleen (Paul) Pacocha of Iola, Patsy (Brian) Howell of Plainfield and Mary (Gus) Simonis of Iola; one son, Dennis (Joji) Morrison of Iola; two sisters, Beverly McGrorty and Lois Miech, both of Muskego; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
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- Obituary (Wausau Daily Herald, WI, Sept. 23, 2014)
David L. Colrud, 79, Mosinee, died Monday September 22, 2014 at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born July 16, 1935 at the Iola Hospital, Iola, WI to Melvin and Rena (Douglas) Colrud. He entered the United States Navy in January 1955 and was discharged in December 1958. He was an engineman class 1. On June 3, 1961 he married Florence Oelke. Together they had two sons, Dan and Doug. David worked for Foreway Express Inc. from 1959 until 1992. He was the Wisconsin truck driver of the month in July 1990.
He loved fixing cars, old machinery and he, with his two sons, restored many old tractors. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting.
David was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mosinee, having performed ushering duties during his good health. He was also a member of Manawa DAV.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Colrud; 2 sons, Dan and Doug (Jodi) Colrud; 2 grandsons, Benjamin and Will; 2 sisters-in-law, Lucy Heldt and LouAnn Oelke and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gilman (Angie) Colrud, 4 brothers-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law, Angie Colrud and LaVila Buetow.
Services will be 11:00 am Thursday September 25, 2014 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mosinee. Rev. Andrew Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be in the Mosinee Cemetery, Mosinee. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday at Beste Funeral Home and again from 10:00 am until the time of the service, Thursday at the church.
Thank you to the staffs of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice and Dr. Ahuja for the care given to David during his illness.
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- Obituary (Wausau Daily Herald, WI, June 10, 2013)
Jerome "Jerry" D. Emenecker, age 80, of Kronenwetter died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 08, 2013 at Kennedy Park.
Jerry was born on July 29, 1932 in Mosinee to the late Isodore and Theo (Douglas) Emenecker. He graduated from Antigo High School and later went on to serve his country honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War. He married Donna Eaton on October 19, 1957.
Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing and had a love for watching sports. He was an active member of the Peplin VFW Post 8280.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Donna Emenecker of Kronenwetter; children Craig (Julie) Emenecker of Wausau and Julie (Jeff) Muras of Oshkosh; brother Doug (Connie) Emenecker of Delafield; sisters Janice Denfeld of Wausau, Rachael McCoy of Greenville, MS, and Linda (Duane) Besaw of New London; 5 grandchildren Laura (Adam Rodemeier) Emenecker of Wausau, Ryan (Amanda) Emenecker of Kronenwetter, Jay Spanbauer of Oshkosh, Justin Spanbauer of Milwaukee, and Kadan Kapp of Oshkosh.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Isodore and Theo Emenecker.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Brainard Funeral Home-Everest Chapel, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston. The Rev. Park Hunter of Mosinee United Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will take place from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Brainard Funeral Home, with a VFW Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Kennedy Park for their care and compassion.
Brainard Funeral Home-Everest Chapel is assisting the family.
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Elaine M. Patri
Elaine May Patri age 75 of Oshkosh, WI died Friday morning March 11, 2005 at Vallhaven Care Center in Neenah. Elaine was born in Oshkosh on April 14, 1929 the daughter of Robert and Bernice (Berrell) Davidson. She married Harold Patri in Oshkosh on July 29, 1950. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.
Elaine is survived by her three sons: Robert Patri of Oshkosh, Timothy Patri of Oshkosh, and Marc (Pam) Patri of Appleton. Two daughters: Kathleen (Rick) Langhoff of Menasha and Ellen (Larry) Korth of Oshkosh. Five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Harold on November 11, 1996.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2005 at 11 am at the Lake View Memorial Park Chapel with the Rev. Walter Moll officiating. Family and friends may gather at Lake View Chapel from 9 am until the hour of service on Tuesday.
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- 1940 census, Arlington, Va, (402 Offord) fam # 1100 - Loker James, rents his home, ae 31, 4 yr college, born in WI, Clerk - Federal Government; Racol (sic) wife, ae 30, 4 yr college, born in WI, Clerk - Department Store.
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Carol Lorrain Loker, Appleton, age 102, passed away on March 12, 2012.
She was born in Manawa, Wisconsin on August 30, 1909 the daughter of Chester and Nettie Stewart. She graduated from Manawa High School in 1927 and went on to Oshkosh Teacher's College, graduating in 1931.
It was in college that she met her future husband James. After teaching junior high for 5 and a half years in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, she married James Loker on February 12, 1937 in Washington D.C.
After moving back to Wisconsin, they lived in Omro and then Weyauwega before moving to Appleton in 1947. They joined the Memorial Presbyterian Church on March 22, 1948, where Carol would work at the church as the Church Secretary/Director of Christian Education for many years.
Carol was a teacher and a role model throughout her life, always there to help out anyone who needed help. During James' long fight with MS, Carol was always at his side. Through the many years as his primary caregiver she never viewed it as a burden. Her selflessness was a true inspiration to all who knew her. Family and friends were the most important things in her life, and she loved spending time with them. Whether in person, or in later years increasingly by telephone, she loved to visit with others. Always the educator, she read all types of books, sharing what she learned with all around her. An avid Packer fan, she enjoyed watching the games on Sunday afternoon. Carol also had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved a good joke. Whether through a joke or a kind word, she always had the ability to put a smile on someone's face. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Carol is survived by her son Don Loker; her daughter Mary Marcus; her grandchildren Daniel (Megan) Marcus and Lisa (Jesse) Cox; her great grandchildren Morgan Cox, Evan Marcus, Logan Cox, and Abigail Marcus.
She was preceded in death by her husband James and her son-in-law Allan Marcus.
A memorial service will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Appleton on March 25, 2012 at 2 pm with Reverend Michael Goodwin officiating. A time for visitation will be held at the church from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks the staff of The Gardens of Fountain Way and Oakridge Gardens for all of the care and support they gave to Carol.
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- 1940 census,Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, fam # 2902 - Rowar Fred J; ... Locar (sic) Harvey, lodger, ae 26, 4 yr HS, bonr in WI, Accountaint - Roofing.- Death Notice - Harley Frederick Loker - Birth Date: 8 Feb 1914 - Birth Place: Rushford, WI - Death Date: 2008 - Publication Date: 16 Nov 2008 - Publication Place: Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA - Publication Title: Post-Crescent - Spouse Name: Laura Jane Birch
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Laura Jane Loker, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005. She was born Sept. 3, 1915, in Indianapolis, Ind., daughter of the late Chester W. and Rose (Oddy) Birch. She attended elementary and high school in Waukesha. Laura Jane earned her bachelor of arts degree at Carroll College in 1937, where she met Harley Loker, whom she married April 12, 1941. Laura Jane taught social studies at South Milwaukee High School until World War II. A role model for the next generation of women, she was one of the first female teachers in the Milwaukee public schools to be allowed to complete the academic year following her marriage. After sharing the joys and challenges of raising three children with Harley, she completed graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the late ‘60s and taught reading in the Neenah public schools for more than a decade.
Upon retirement, she continued to connect with others and the community though teaching; first as a volunteer tutor and member of the Fox Valley Literacy Council. She founded and co-directed the English as a second language school at the Neenah First Presbyterian Church for 10 years. Laura Jane was always ready to contribute to volunteer efforts, especially at the First Presbyterian Church, her spiritual guide, where she was a member for 50 years, served on the session and was a teacher and church school superintendent.
Laura Jane spent many happy years in creative pursuits, especially sewing, passing on her love for design and color to her children and influencing their life choices. Laura Jane will be remembered for her caring spirit, determination, love of travel and as the 64-year partner in golf, tennis and bridge with her life's mate, loving husband Harley, who will miss her each day.
Laura Jane is survived by her husband, Harley; sons, Rex (Juli) of Madison and Stephen (Roxanne) of Oshkosh; daughter, Suzanne (Tom Fyles) of Ithaca, N.Y.; and granddaughters, Megan Loker of Oshkosh and Alexandra and Emily Loker of Madison.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Chester W. Birch Jr.
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- 1930 census, Milwaukee (Dist 197), Milwaukee, WI, (11 34th St) fam # 28 - Malnory Fred; ... Nona, niece, ae 21, born in WI, parents born in WI, File Clerk - Grocery Store; 98 roomers).
- 1940 census, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, (2856 Twenty-Thitd Street) fam # 94 - Muenchow, rents hi shome, ae 31, 7th grade, born in WI, Sheet Metal Worker - Instal Heating Systems; Nona, wife, ae 31, 4 yr HS, born in WI; Donald, son, ae 6, 1st grade, born in WI.
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