The Post-Crescent from Appleton, Wisconsin (2024)

The Post-Crescent, Appleton-Neenah-Menasha, Wis www.postcrescent.com Monday, November 3,2003 Abel, Mary Beth rural Pulaski Age 88, passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2003, at Manor Care East in Green Bay. She was born July 17, 1915, in town of Cicero, daughter of the late James and Alvira (Dalton) Bowers. Mary Beth was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Navarino and a member of the Christian Mothers of the church.

She is survived by her sons, Richard (Jacqulynn), Bonduel, Robert (Joan), Black Creek, James, Seymour and Jerry (Ann) Bonduel; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Verona Roskum, Seymour. Preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, a daughter, Betty and her greatgrandson, Derick. Friends may call at the MuehlBoettcher Funeral Home in Seymour on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be on Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with Sr. Charlotte Rebbe and Fr.

Theodore J. Hendericks officiating burial in the parish cemetery. There will be visitation at the church on Wednesday after 10 a.m. Drewek, Susan Appleton Age 87, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Appleton Medical Center.

Susan was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Melon, WI, to the late Hugo and Anna (Carist) Dresley. She graduated at Appleton High School with the class of 1935. In 1959, Susan married Harold Drewek. He preceded her in death in 1964.

Susan worked as a waitress and also worked at Gimbels Department Store, retiring in 1958. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of AARP. Susan was also a volunteer for the Red Cross and the Community Clothes Closest. Susan is survived by three special friends, Carla Kroiss, Darboy; and Kathy Taff, Appleton, Lucille Vandertie, Appleton.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Jane Marshall. Due to Susan's wishes, no services will be held. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer 606 N.

Oneida St. Appleton 733-7383 Harrmann, Evelyn E. (Spangenberg) Neenah Age 92, passed away in Neenah on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003. She was born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1911, daughter of the late Ernst and Anna (Reiser) Spangenberg.

In 1949 she married Charles J. Harrmann, who preceded her in death in 1985. She was a beloved mother and grandmother; her grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her happiest times were spent with John and Ryan, and she wants God's love to guide them. Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Gail Harrmann and her children John and Ryan, all of Appleton; brother, Ernie (Margaret) Spangenberg of California; nieces and nephews, Susan Powell of California, Diane Artz of Colorado, John Spangenberg of Washington State, and James Spangenberg of California; and OBITUARIES Friends and families of the deceased have prepared these obituaries and funeral announcements.

They are a tribute to their loved ones' accomplishments and a service to friends who would like to pay their respects. To submit announcements and discuss fees, please contact your funeral director or call The PostCrescent classified department during business hours at 920-733-4411, ext. 271. After 5 p.m. daily or on the weekend, please call 1-888-774-7744.

In addition to publication in The Post-Crescent, obituaries can be found on our Web site, www. postcrescent.com. cousin, William Winkleff of Milwaukee. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; sister, Dorothy Spangenberg; brother, Chuck Spangenberg; and sisterin-law, Norma E. Harrmann.

The funeral service will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Tri County Chapel, 3212 South Oneida Street, Menasha, with Rev. Dennis Ellisen officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 p.m.

until the time of the service. Interment will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Milwaukee. Thank you to Rennes and Sapphire Villa employees, and God's blessings to Evelyn's roommate, Millie. A memorial is being established in Evelyn's name. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME Tri County Chapel 3212 South Oneida Street Menasha 831-9905 www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com Kempen, Sylvester J.

Neenah Age 76, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1927 in Catawba, son of Wilbert and Anna (Peters) Kempen. Sylvester married Dolores C. Kurth, Sept.

25, 1954, in Kennan and she preceded him in death January 22, 2002. He was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corporation Lakeview Mill for over 40 years prior to his retirement in 1989 and was a member of their Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed meeting with fellow retirees of Kimberly-Clark. Sylvester was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Neenah and was a veteran of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Johnston Blessman Post Appleton. Mr. Kempen is survived by his children, Karen (Richard) Foss, Stevens Point and their children, Adam and Alex: Joan (David) Denny, Appleton and their children, Mari-Lee (Kris) Kersten and their child, Griffin and Kari; Janet (Terry) Doll, Indianapolis, IN and their children, Erin and Jeff; Gregory (Carol) Kempen, Menasha and their children, Eric, Alicia and Tim; Michael (Mary) Kempen, Greenville and their children, Matthew and Meghan; Susan (Chuck) Supple, Madison and their children, Shane, Derek, Ryan and Callie; and Sarah (Jasson) Yahn, Kimberly and their child, Andrew; sister and brothers, Florence McDonald, Ray (Ethel) Kempen, Clayton (Barb) Kempen and Richard (Elaine) Kempen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marge and Mildred Kempen, Barbara Silvernail, Gerald (Dorothy), Donald (Lee), James, Trudy, Harold (Florence), Anthony (Karen) and Mike (Pauleen) Kurth, Judy (Gary) Hansen; nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at St. Gabriel Church with Rev. Richard Allen officiating.

Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Johnston Blessman Post Appleton following the Mass at the church. Entombment will be in the Shrine of Heaven Mausoleum, Neenah. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. A memorial has been established.

KESSLER FUNERAL HOME 304 S. Commercial Street Neenah 722 6464 Oppmann, Patrick George Grand Chute Infant son of Andrew and Elise Oppmann was born and taken into God's hands on Nov. 2, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Survivors include his sisters, Emily Katherine and Sarah Elizabeth of Grand Chute, and his grandmother, Anne Freeman Peace of Hopkinsville, Ky. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Patrick George Oppmann of Marshfield, Harold E.

Peace of Hopkinsville, and Frank Kenneth Wey Jr. of Gadsden, and his grandmother, Mary Katherine Wey of Monterey, Tenn. Private services have been held. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church of Appleton or to the charity of your choice. How very softly you tiptoed into my world.

only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footsteps have left upon my heart. Little Footprints by Dorothy Ferguson WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME Appleton 920-739-1231 Viste, Clifford V. Seymour Age 86, passed away Saturday afternoon Nov. 1, 2003, at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour.

He was born Oct. 31, 1917 in Forestville, son of the late Nicholas and Elma (Gigstead) Viste. He married Ann Kacerovsky, she preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 2002. Cliff was a World War II Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his sons, Michael (Cheryl) Viste, Milwaukee and Thomas (Faith) Viste, Diamond Head, MS; two granddaughters, Ashley and Victoria; and one sister, Verna George of Florida. Preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Friends may call at the MuehlBoettcher Funeral Home in Seymour on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Rev.

W. Paul Brinkman officiating. Burial at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. A special thank you to the staff of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home for all your care and concern. PARTY: Concert fails to prevent outbreak they moved down to the he said, adding that he saw some people take items from stores before the two-hour disturbance was over.

Mayor David Cieslewicz told reporters at a State Street news conference that an otherwise peaceful weekend event was marred at the very end, but months of planning helped avoid injuries and reduce damage. Officials had removed bicycle racks that were used as projectiles last year, and they prohibited glass containers and bottles. The police presence was increased from 100 officers to more than 200. "All these played a role," the mayor said. He said police have videotape of every minute of the disturbance and will study it to try to identify people for possible charges.

PROGRAM: United Way funds help From B-1 taling $142,434. Those dollars amount to 7.4 percent of the early intervention program's $904,000 budget. Director Wendi Schreiter said United Way equips the program with a nutritionist and allows staff members who advise families to maintain manageable caseloads of about 25 to 35 children. The program offers special education and occupational, physical and speech therapy, Schreiter said, and it's most successful when the children's caregivers are actively involved. While physicians refer children who have conditions including autism or Down syndrome, some parents call when their seemingly healthy children fail to reach developmental milestones.

"Our philosophy is teaching parents what to do when we're not there, versus just going in like a clinical setting," Schreiter said, adding that some parents will meet staff members at day care over the noon hour if they are unable to stay home. Staff members often help parents network with other families, obtain adaptive equipment for their children or guide them through considering any behav- Post-Crescent photo by Dan Powers GABRIELLE MURRAY, 2 (center), participates in a play-based treatment of speech therapy with her mother, Amy Murray (top), and speech language pathologist Gail Zeamer as Gabrielle's sister, Claudia, 4, looks on recently at the Murray home. VALLEY PACKAGING INDUSTRIES INC. Address: 1325 S. Perkins Appleton 54914-4721 Phone number: 749-5859 Web site: www.vpind.com ioral issues that might accompany a child's disability.

About 25 percent of the children leave the program by age 3 because they no longer require extensive services, Schreiter said. The remaining children usually transition into their school districts' special education programs. Murray, who interacts with her daughter at home during one 45-minute speech therapy session each week, is hoping E-mail address: com Contact: Robert Russo Gabrielle will be caught up by preschool. "The program has been a very positive experience," Murray said. "The turning point was one night when my oldest (Claudia, 4) was busy eating, and my youngest was talking constantly through the meal and not eating.

We thought we'd never say, 'Stop talking, Gabrielle." Kara Patterson can be reached 920-993- 1000, ext. 215, or by e-mail at postcrescent.com. WORKSHOP: A total of 135 plan to attend From B-1 proximations. "This won't solve his challenge of talking, but it will help that progress," says Lisa. "Now instead of moving at a snail's pace, he's moving at turtle's pace.

A total of 135 people from in and out of state mostly speech and language pathologists, senior therapists from Autism Behavioral Consultants in-home autism program, occupational therapists, special education teachers, social workers, and directors of birth-to-3 programs are coming to the workshop. The usual $245 fee has been cut to $50. "This will be another tool for the professionals, something to grab out of their bag of tricks," Lisa says. Interest has been so strong that the Robbins may repeat their effort next year, and no doubt prove again what a committed couple can do. "I'm just a parent advocating for my son and lots of other kids who are having trouble talking," Lisa says.

"A lot of time parents, with a little support, are the ones who get it Kathy Walsh Nufer writes a weekly education column. She can be reached at 920-993-1000, ext.290, or by e-mail at com. Memorial fund established for fallen soldier Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers BERLIN A memorial trust fund has been established for Pfc. Rachel Bosveld, who was killed in a mortar attack on a police station in Iraq on Oct. 26.

Bosveld joined the Army shortly after graduating in 2002 from Waupun High School and was a member of the 527th Military Police based in Giessen, Germany. She had been in Iraq since March. Contributions may be sent to the Rachel Bosveld Memorial Funeral KESSLER Trust Fund, Farmers Merchants Bank of Berlin, P.O. Box 270, Berlin, WI 54923. Bosveld was the daughter of Mary Bosveld of Oshkosh and Marvin and Julie Bosveld of Waupun.

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We have to find a way to manage it." Police said there were 40,000 people at the peak of the partying Saturday night, compared with 65,000 Friday night. But the mayor said police reported "a different atmosphere the officers saw in Saturday night's crowd it seemed more unruly and posed a The free outdoor concert at the UW's Library Mall just off State Street was meant to prevent the rioting that happened after last year's bash, said concert organizer Don Hudson, a UW history major. "We were hoping that it would make it a safer event, and we were providing people with entertainment and something to do," he said. "We went in with very honest intentions." He said he and others were cleaning up the stage area in the rain when the crowd started to head back toward the mall. of a sudden in the distance we heard this chanting and stuff getting closer and closer and it looked like a dangerous situation," he said.

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