MARY ELIZABETH HENSEL Mary Elizabeth (Mollers) Hensel, 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Hillview Healthcare Center in La Crosse. She was raised (baptized, confirmed and married) in the Christian Lutheran faith in which she remained her entire life. Mary was born March 11, 1933, in Minneapolis, to Matthias and Grace (Hendricks) Mollers. Her uncle, Dr. Esten Hendricks, delivered her. Mary attended Marcy Grade School and Marshall High School, both in Minneapolis. After high school, she received two years of nurses’ training at Northwestern Hospital. It had been a dream throughout her youth to be a medical missionary in Africa with Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Mary worked as a telephone operator with Bell Telephone Company and also worked for the Pillsbury Company, both in Minneapolis. For three years, she was a stewardess with Northwest Orient operating out of Minneapolis, where she met her husband, Daniel James Hensel. They were married July 29, 1958, at Fort Snelling Chapel in St. Paul. Mary and her husband, Daniel, lived in Enumclaw, Wash., from 1959 to 1961 before settling in Western Wisconsin (Burr Oak, 1961 to 1993, Genoa, 1993 to 2005, and La Crosse, 2005 to 2014) for the rest of their lives. They had six children. Mary had a beautiful voice. She loved to sing and had a great appreciation for classical music. Her father was second trombone in the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra for 32 years. Her uncle was also in the same orchestra, serving as principal French horn. She loved to read the great authors and learn about any subject. She was a perceptive conservationist (which she preferred to refer to as being a good steward of God’s earth) and an astute natural health advocate, both inclinations were unusually ahead of her time. Mary is survived by her husband, Daniel, La Crosse; five children, Heidi (Hoza) Wright, Genoa, Heather (Kevin) Milner, Green Bay, Wis., Peter (Jessika) Hensel, St. Louis, Mo., Mary Beth Hensel, La Crosse, and Joseph (Britta) Hensel, South Chittenden, Vt.; 18 grandchildren; and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthias and Grace (Hendricks) Mollers; her son, Daniel James Hensel Jr. (born Easter Sunday); two sisters, Catherine (James) Thompsen and Cecelia (DuWayne) Peterson; and one niece, Ann (Hensel) Jaeger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose, Wis. Pastor Floyd Brand will officiate. There will be a visitation with pre-service music beginning at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service in the church basement. Mary will be buried Tuesday in Grace Lutheran Cemetery near Valders, Wis. Gifts and memorials can be made to Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church. Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services of La Crosse is assisting the family. Online condolences may be submitted at www.schumacher-kish.com. Online obituary.
ALEXANDER R. HILLMER Alexander R. Hillmer, 81, Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, died, Sunday morning at the Algoma Nursing Home. He was born March 31, 1900 in Montello, Wis. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Ruth) Armstrong, Stoughton; Mrs. Vincent (Joan) Dunn, Wichita, Kan.' two sons, John, Two Rivers; and Robert, Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay; eight grandchildren; one brother, Paul, Flint, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife; three sisters; and three brothers. Friends may call at the Haucke-Schinderle Funeral Home, Algoma, from 6 to 9 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Frace Lutheran Church, Valders. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with the Rev. Philemon Hensel officiating. Burial in church cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Grace Lutheran Church organ fund. Green Bay Press Gazette Monday, May 4, 1981 pg. B11
ANNA M. HILLMER Mrs. A. R. Hillmer, 62, of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay, died Sunday evening at Algoma Memorial Hospital, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Anna Maas was born March 14, 1897, at Blue Earth, Minn., daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. William Maas. She was married to Alex R. Hillmer June 13, 1926, at Wabasso, Minn. After she was graduated from a parochial grade and high school at Watertown, she was employed until marriage by Brandt Automotive Cashier Co. at Watertown. The couple lived in several communities until moving to the Town of Forestville, Door County, where it had been engaged in farming ever since. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include the husband, two sons, (private); two daughters, (private); a brother Walter of Rt. 6, Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Mrs. Dora Eckhardt of Blue Earth, Minn.; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Haucke Funeral Home, Algoma, after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 29, 1959 P. 11
JOHN P. HILLMER John P. Hillmer, age 84, of 804 23rd St., Two Rivers, died peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on Tuesday morning, March 4, 2014. John was born April 29, 1929, in Globe, Ariz., a son of the late Alexander and Anna (Maas) Hillmer. He attended school in the Sturgeon Bay area, graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1948. Following high school, John sailed the Great Lakes as a fireman/oiler on the Steinbrenner and Phillip Mench with Great Lakes Steamship Co. He then furthered his education, receiving his degree in agriculture from UW-Platteville in 1954. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from March of 1954 to December of 1955. John moved to Two Rivers in 1958 and in 1964 established Lindsay Soft Water of Northeastern Wisconsin. The company is now known as Bay Lakes EcoWater Systems and is celebrating it's 50th year in business. On May 29, 1963, John married Lois Kautzer at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. John and Lois celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 29, 2013. Survivors include his wife: Lois Hillmer, Two Rivers; son and daughter-in-law: Dan and Jena Hillmer, and their sons, Ethan, Seth, Aaron and Colin, Manitowoc; daughter and son-in-law: Ann and Robert Landt, Manitowoc. He is further survived by two sisters: Ruth (Herbert) Armstrong and Joan Dunn; a sister-in-law: Sandy Hillmer, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother: Robert Hillmer. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Valders. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's name may be made to Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Hillmer family with arrangements. The Hillmer family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Holy Family Hospice for the care and compassion given to John and his family. Green Bay Press-Gazette March 9, 2014
NORMAN B. KRUEGER Norman B. Krueger, age 67, of 434 Westbrook Drive, Chilton, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at the Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 22, 1998, at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. Philemon Hensel will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by American Legion Post #125. Norman was born February 28, 1931, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Bennie and Elsie (Duchow) Krueger. He married Marjorie Wiegert June 26, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. Norman served in the United States Army in Korea, was a cheese maker at the Lake to Lake Cheese Company, Kiel, and had worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 37-1/2 years until retiring in 1993. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Valders, served as sexton for the church cemetery, and served on the church council for many years. He was a member and Commander of American legion Post #125, Childton, and had served as District Commander. He was also a member of V.F.W. Post #607, Kiel, the 40 et ?? 1434, and was a 4-H Leader for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; three children, Sharon (Don) Schmidt, Hilbert, Paul (Beth) Krueger, Green Bay, and Allan (Mary) Krueger, De Pere; six grandchildren, Bryan, Tracey and Andrea Schmidt, Cortney and Rebecca Krueger, and Wesley Krueger; two sisters, Alice (Ray) Krutzi, Kiel, and Ellen (Dick) Kumbalek, Manitowoc; one brother, Stanley, Kathy) Krueger, Menomonee Falls; his mother-in-law, Johanna Wiegert, Chilton; two brothers-in-law, Frederick (Pat) Wiegert, San Ramon, Calif., and Donald (Pat) Weigert, Rhinelander. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, and on Monday, at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. A Memorial Fund has been established in Norman’s name. Herald Times Reporter, June 19, 1998 P. 2
LAURA LUELOFF Mrs. Otto (Laura) Lueloff, 87, of Valders, died Monday morning, March 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Valders Community Cemetery. Mrs. Lueloff, nee Laura Deffke, was born March 10, 1895, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ernst and Caroline Wunch Deffke. She attended Town of Rockland schools. She was married to Otto Lueloff July 12, 1917, at Brillion. Mrs. Lueloff was a member of Valders Progressive Club and Valders American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Otto; a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Barbara Lueloff of Valders; three grandchildren, Greg, Wayne and Wendy, and three great granddaughters, Sara, Vicky and Amy. She was preceded in death by a son, Harvey, four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church Thursday from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Mar. 22, 1982 P. 3
MARIE E. MULLARD Marie E. Mullard, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center. She was born on June 25, 1916 in Rantoul, Wisconsin to the late William and Maria (Hoefke) Paul. She is survived by three sons, Charles (Lois), Neenah, Robert (Rose), Crivitz, Donald (Dorothy), Chilton; 7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. The Christian Funeral for Marie will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, (407 Oak Street, Neenah) with Rev. Tony McKenzie officiating. Friends will be received directly at church from 10:00 am until the hour of service. Interment will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Valders. Appleton Post Crescent – Tues., June 18, 2013
JOHANNA H. WIEGERT Johanna H. Wiegert, age 92, of the Beverly Health Care Center in Chilton, formerly of Valders, died on Thursday, July 13, 2000 at the nursing home in Chilton. Funeral services will be held at 4 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at Grace Lutheran Church in Valders, with the Rev. Marcus Albrecht officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. She was born on August 1, 1907 in Marlough, Mich., daughter of the late Charles and Hulda (Bruss) Tegge. She married Frederick H. Wiegert on September 24, 1931 at First German Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December of 1983. Johanna worked as a telephone operator in Reedsville, was a receptionist for the Mirro Aluminum Company in Manitowoc and then farmed with her husband in the town of Cato, in Manitowoc County for 45 years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Valders, and a member of the Ladies Aide. Survivors include three children, Marjorie Krueger, Chilton, Frederick (Patricia) Wiegert, San Ramon, Calif., Donald (Patricia) Wiegert, Rhinelander; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Norman Krueger and a sister, Minnie Sweetman. Friends may call at the Church in Valders on Tuesday from 2 pm until the time of service at 4 pm. The Wieting Funeral Home, Chilton, is assisting the family. Manitowoc Herald Times - July 15, 2000 pg. A2
AUBREY ZUTZ Aubrey Zutz, age 86, of 106 N 1st Street, St. Nazianz, died Saturday morning, December 8, 2012, at his residence. Aubrey was born April 26, 1926, in the town of Liberty, son of the late William and Laurina (Nass) Zutz. He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1943. Aubrey served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Intrepid from 1944 to 1946. On July 15, 1950, he married Gladys Ann Perschke in Brillion. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2012. Aubrey was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 39 years retiring in 1988 as Post Master in St. Nazianz. He was a life time member of the American Legion Post 477, a member of St. Nazianz Lions Club for 60 years receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship award in 2010, past secretary for St. Nazianz Growth Association, and a past member of the Valders School Board for 11 years. Aubrey was honored to be one of the many World War II Veterans to be part of the Honor Flight to see the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. He was a life time member of Grace Lutheran Church serving as secretary for 40 years. Aubrey enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening and yard work. He loved traveling with his wife to all 50 states, parts of Europe and Canada. Survivors include four children: Kathryn and Gerald Wiskow, Port Washington, WI; Kenneth and Rhonda Zutz, Longmont, CO, Sharon and Walter Asbury, Southlake, TX; John and Angie Zutz, Plover, WI; 11 grandchildren: Robert, Michael, Sarah, William, Christopher, Elizabeth, Samuel, Emily, Trevor, Taylor Rae, Tolya; one great granddaughter: Emma; two sisters: Annabelle Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Lorraine (Walter) Stenzel, Valders; one brother: William (Elaine) Zutz, Valders, St. Nazianz. two sisters-in-law: Laverne Zutz, Manitowoc; Carol Zutz, St. Nazianz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one infant son: Robert; two brothers: Orlan Zutz, Teddy Zutz; one sister and brother-in-law: Marlene (Luther) Cook and one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Marion (Calvin) Praeger; and one brother-in-law: Tom Ebenhoe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Philemon Hensel, with burial at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Wagner-Ebeble-Sukowaty Post 477, St. Nazianz. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday December 14, 2012, at Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders. Visitation will continue on Saturday morning, December 15, 2012, at church from 9:00 until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Aubrey’s name. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Aubrey served his Lord, his Family, his Neighbors, his Community and his Country. Online Obituary.
GLADYS A. ZUTZ Gladys A. Zutz, age 82, of 106 N. 1st Street, St. Nazianz, died Monday evening, October 29, 2012, at Azura Memory Care, Manitowoc. Gladys was born on January 13, 1930, in Edgerton, WI, daughter of the late Leslie and Lydia Reichardt Perschke. Gladys was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1947. On July 15, 1950, she married Aubrey Zutz in Brillion. Gladys was employed with Miller Law Office as a tax preparer from 1978 until 1992. She was a talented piano and organ player, playing the organ at church for many years. She enjoyed knitting, painting, and needlepoint. Gladys loved flowers, especially working in her large garden. She liked to travel, traveling to all 50 states, parts of Europe and Canada. She gave blood for many years, donating 40 pints. Gladys was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Survivors include her husband; Aubrey Zutz, St. Nazianz; four children; Kathryn and Gerald Wiskow, Port Washington; Kenneth and Rhonda Zutz, Longmont, CO; Sharon and Walter Asbury, Southlake, TX; John and Angie Zutz, Plover, WI; 11 grandchildren: Robert, Michael, Sarah, William, Christopher, Elizabeth, Samuel, Emily, Trevor, Taylor Rae, Tolya, one great grand daughter; Emma; two sisters-in-law: Annabelle Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Lorraine (Walter) Stenzel, Valders; one brother-in-law: William (Elaine) Zutz, Valders; two sisters-in-law: LaVern Zutz, Manitowoc and Carol Zutz, St. Nazianz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Gladys was also preceded in death by one infant son: Robert; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Marion (Calvin) Praeger and Marlene (Luther) Cook; three brothers-in-law: Tom Ebenhoe, Orlan Zutz, and Teddy Zutz. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Philemon Hensel, with burial to follow at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Gladys name. ITALICS: The family would like to extend a special thank you to Homecare Hospice and to Azura Memory Care for their care and compassion shown towards Gladys and her family. Onlin Obitaury.
LAURINA ZUTZ Lauria E. Zutz, 74, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Tuesday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday in Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. P.G. Hansel will officiate and burial will be in Grace Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Zutz was born March 1, 1904 in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Frank and Louisa Krueger Nass. She attended Liberty schools. On September 26, 1925 she was married to William Zutz in the Town of Liberty. He preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Zutz was a member of the Ladies Aid and Grace Church Lutheran Church. Survivors include four sons, Aubrey of St. Nazianz, Orlan of Manitowoc, Teddy of Valders and William of St. Nazianz; three daughters, Anna Bette Zutz of Rt 1, Valders. Mrs. Luther (Marlene) Cook of Jacsonville, Texas, and Mrs. Walter (Lorraine) Stenzel of Valders; three brothers, Edmund Nass of Manitowoc, Arthur and Oscar of rural Valders; a sister, Mrs. Arnold (Leona) Rusch of rural Valders; five grandsons and seven granddaughters. Three sisters, three brothers and three grandsons preceded her in death. Friends may call in Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders from 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, June 28, 1978 - page 3
WILLIAM ZUTZ William J. Zutz, 60, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Paul Hensel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zutz was born Sept. 2, 1904, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late William and Martha Habermann Zutz. He attended Niles public schools and married Laurina Nass Sept. 26, 1925, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Liberty. He was a carpenter for Burger Boat Co. In., Manitowoc, and a former cheesemaker. Mr. Burger (sic) was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Local No. 849 at Manitowoc and the Grace Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; four sons and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Hugo of Brillion and seven grandchildren. A brother and three grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 3 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday when it will be taken to the church where it will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 23, 1965 P.6