Obituaries

Daniel A. Baker, 90, was called home “in the twinkling of an eye” on Friday, July 29, 2016, four months after his beloved wife, Ruth, was also called home.

Daniel was born on April 12, 1926, in Creston, Iowa, to the late Arthur and Margaret Baker. Dan came to Shawano in 1972 to help his brother, Dick Baker, run the Super Valu Grocery Store. It was there that he saw Ruth Gottschalk shopping in one of the aisles, and he asked who that beautiful lady was. He followed her to the check-out counter and started up a conversation. Shortly after, they started dating and were married on Feb. 10, 1973. They just celebrated 43 years of marriage.

Dan helped Ruth run Gottschalk’s Cleaners. Together they opened up The Laundry Basket and were in the business for over 25 years. Upon retiring from The Laundry Basket, Dan worked at different businesses cleaning, delivering the Shopper’s Guide and delivering The Shawano Leader.

Ethel T. “Neomi” Yokes (nee Owen), of Grafton, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 7, 2016, at the age of 86. Ethel, born on May 25, 1930, in Shawano, was the 15th of 17 children of Elmer and Lela (nee Meverden) Owen. Times were not easy for a family of that size during the Depression years, so her nine older brothers, five older sisters and two younger sisters learned the value of hard work and cooperation at an early age.

Lawrence Edgar “Larry” Leinberger, 64, of Wittenberg and Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016.

Larry was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 10, 1951, the son of Caroline (Wehausen) Leinberger and the late Lawrence Leinberger. On Aug.11, 1973, Larry was united in marriage to Sylvia R. Ladd at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.

The couple lived in Milwaukee for many years. Larry worked for the city as a forestry supervisor until his retirement. Sylvia preceded him in death on June 22, 2013. Larry loved being outdoors and enjoyed gardening in his free time. He was a founding member of the Morris Sportsman’s Club, where he was very active in club activities, including carving the sign for Morris Town Park. Known to his friends and family as Uncle Larry, he was an extremely talented wood worker often making guitars and flutes to give to family and friends.

Ethel Lorraine Hetue, 95, of Shawano, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, 2016.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

As of Aug. 2, 2016, our family is saying “good-bye” (for now) to this brother of ours. Gerald A. Giessel, 79, the fourth of eight children, was born on Sept. 21, 1936, in the town of Seneca, Shawano County, to the late August and Artie (Sullivan) Giessel and passed away in Florida, where he had made his home for many years.

Pictured with his wife Carol (Paulley) in January 1960, we doubt he had ever been happier! (When Carol passed away in July 1997, he could not have been more sad!)

Avis M. “Bingo” Campbell, 83, of Black Creek, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Aug. 5, 2016, at her home. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting her family. eberhardtstevenson.com

Carson Dennis Peronto, 2-month-old son of Kayla Deering and Matthew Peronto, passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Green Bay.

Carson was born on June 10, 2016, at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.

Carson is survived by his parents, Kayla and Matthew, of Krakow; his grandparents, Scot and Sheri Deering, of Shawano, Dennis Peronto, of Michigan, and Betsy (Bill) Stricklin, of Manitowoc. Carson is further survived by his uncles, Nathanial Deering and Mitchell (Shelly) Peronto; aunts, Sara Peronto and Heidi Peronto; as well as numerous other relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with the Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Whitley Chad Ullmer passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.

Whitley was born on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Green Bay, to Nick and Bobbie (Rehn) Ullmer.

Whitley was survived by her parents; siblings, Jackson, Madison, Ryan, Owen, Lexie and Weston; and her grandparents, John and Audrey Ullmer, and Robert and Terry Rehn. She is further survived by her aunts and uncles, Amy and Greg Blaser, and their children, Olivia and Wyatt; Abby and Nathan Zuleger, and their children, Zack and Bryli; Becky and Rodney Ruechel, and their children, Dalton, Mallory and Dylan; and Jenny Ullmer, and her children, Hannah, Hayden and Hallie.

Whitley was preceded in death by her uncle, Chad Ullmer.

Private family services were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Pastor Timothy Shoup officiating.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Leland D. Bublitz, 73, of Tigerton, died on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born on July 31, 1943, in Tigerton, the son of the late Paul and Helen Bublitz.

Leland owned and operated his own cattle hauling business. He enjoyed going to auctions, visiting with friends, tinkering outside and collecting tractors. He was a wonderful salesman and could always get good deals.

Leland also loved his animals, especially his dogs.

Survivors include his children, Randy Scott, Neillsville, and Deann (Joe) Dey, Marion; his significant other, Linda Ladwig, Tigerton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna Harris, Wittenberg; Linda’s children, Debbie (Keith) Doering, James (Angie) Ladwig and Daniel (Kathy) Ladwig; and Linda’s grandchildren. He is also survived by many special people, including Bryan, Amanda and Tyler.

Joann Vaughan, 78, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016, with Family and Affinity Hospice at her side. She was born in Shawano on June 23, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel (Lambrecht) Hottenstine.

Joann graduated from Shawano High School in 1956 and moved to Appleton. She spent most of her career in the abstract and title business and worked for Evans Title Company, Outagamie and Calumet counties.

Joann married James (Jim) Vaughan on April 29, 1967. Jim and Joann were members of First English Lutheran Church in Appleton and were 25-year donors to the Salvation Army, and sponsored several children in Indonesia through the World Vision Indonesia program.

In their spare time, Jim and Joann enjoyed boating and were members of the Appleton Yacht Club. They also enjoyed buying and fixing up homes and spending time with their grandchildren.