30 October 2019

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Shirley Ann Vlach

Shirley Ann Vlach


Shirley Ann Vlach Shirley Ann Vlach, 81, formerly of Cadott, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at the Chippewa Manor Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls. Shirley was born July 14, 1938, at home, in the township of Arthur, Chippewa County. She was the daughter of Robert and Helen (Fuchs) Vlach, and grew up in the area. She graduated from Cadott High School. Following graduation, Shirley worked with Bertha Thurn, working with handicapped children. Bertha introduced Shirley to many crafts to make and sell. One of Shirley’s joys came, when Bertha had a rug loom and brought it to her home, and taught Shirley to make woven rugs. How she loved making them; she probably made and sold more than 500. How proud she was. Shirley enjoyed many things in her life, putting puzzles together, playing cards, riding her bike, fishing with her dad, helping with the farm chores (at one time, there were 17 cats and kittens). How she loved them. She even drove the tractor at haying time and volunteered, helping others where needed. Shirley was an area news correspondent for the Courier Sentinel for over 30 years. Her trip to Alaska, in 2009, to visit her cousin, Bob Novotny and family, was an unbelievable dream. Shirley moved to the Chippewa Manor Assisted Living apartments in December 2015. She is survived by cousins and caregivers – Linda Dahm and Jim Dahm. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, at the Chapel of the Resurrection-Chippewa Manor, with the Rev. George Olinske officiating. Interment was Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1:30 p.m., at the Bohemian National Cemetery in the Town of Arthur. Visitation was from 2:30 p.m., until the time of service, Friday, at the chapel. A special thank you to the Chippewa Manor Assisted Living and nursing for the wonderful care given Shirley these past nearly four years. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Cadott Area Historical Society. 80536

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Robert “Bob” “Smokey” S. Lathrop

Robert “Bob” “Smokey” S. Lathrop


Robert “Bob” “Smokey” S. Lathrop Robert “Bob” “Smokey” S. Lathrop was born Aug. 23, 1927, and entered eternal life Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Bob was the son of Jess and Alma (Lehman) Lathrop. He was united in marriage to Bette I. Granger Aug. 20, 1955, in New London. Together, they ran the family farm, retiring in 1989. Bob was an employee of the New London Feed Mill for over 20 years. He was also an active member of the Hortonville Rural Fire Department for 23 years, and an AMPI director for five years. He started the Log Cabin Pioneers 4-H Club and was a 4-H leader in Outagamie County, for 15 years. He was elected vice president in 1966, and in 1967, president of the Outagamie County Leaders Association. Bob was an active bowler since he was 23, and was president of the Mixed Seniors Bowling League. He was a member and helper of a handicap group, Challenge the Outdoors, and also Fishing Has No Boundaries. He enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and supported New London Bulldogs and Lake Holcombe Chieftains sports. Bob also loved to play canasta with family and friends. He enjoyed cutting firewood and cut about 50 face cord, every year. He did a lot of woodworking, making cardinals, Wisconsin Badgers and Packers bird feeders. Bob mowed five to six lawns every summer; he always said, “I enjoy it. It’s better than sitting in the big chair and watching TV.” He plowed his long driveway every winter, and many of his neighbors’ driveways, too. He had a large garden every summer, and loved to can pickles and tomatoes. Bob spent the last two years, creating “Peter’s Park,” to memorialize his late son. He is survived by his daughter – Joy (Scott) Webster; sons – Mark (Melanie) and Terry (Tracy); daughter-in-law – Sue Lathrop; granddaughters – Jenny (Colin) Mitchell and Nikki (Levi) Allen, Kayla (Brett) Polczynski, and Molly and Morgan Webster; grandson – Brady Webster; great-grandchildren – Austin, Emma and Riley Allen; several nieces; nephews; other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children – Dawn Christine and Dale Matthew; wife – Bette; sons – Kevin and Peter; brothers (twins) – Herbert and Harold, Kenneth and Melvin; and a sister – Francis. Services for Bob will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in New London, with the Rev. Vicki Fink officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 1, from 4-7 p.m., at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, and also at the church, Saturday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Floral Hill Cemetery in New London. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Challenge the Outdoors handicap group. 80514
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16 October 2019

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John R. Shakal

John R. Shakal


John R. Shakal John R. Shakal, 59, Boyd, passed away peacefully at his home. John was born March 14, 1960, to John and Annette (Etten) Shakal. He graduated from Cadott High School in 1978, then from the farm business management course at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 1979. John married Susan “Sue” Zimmerman, the love of his life, June 28, 1980. John and Sue settled on the family farm, where John ran the farm with his father, for the next 35 years. They were blessed with a daughter, Kerrilyn, July of 1981. John served as a member of the Cadott Board of Education, as well as secretary/treasurer for the Equity Co-op Livestock Shipping Association. He was also part of the Parish Council for St. Joseph’s Church, Boyd, and the current sexton of St. Joseph’s Cemetery. He was also a supervisor for the Town of Delmar, as well as part of the Cadott FFA Alumni (past president), Knights of Columbus and Sons of a Legionnaire. He was also an active part of the Chippewa County Livestock Group and enjoyed watching kids exhibit their animals at the fair. John took much pride in serving his community through the Cadott Lions Club, where he was the immediate past president. He is survived by his loving wife – Sue; his adored daughter – Kerri; his parents – John and Annette Shakal; his sister – Roxanne Roth; brothers-in-law Joe Semanko, Keith (Wanda) Zimmerman, Dave (Kathy) Zimmerman and Dale (Michele) Zimmerman; sister-in-law – Karen (Carlie) Olynick; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters – Cathy Shakal and Patty Semanko; brother-in-law – Mike Roth; and mother and father-in-law – Esther and LeRoy Zimmerman. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Boyd, with Father William Felix officiating. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, following the funeral mass. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Vigil Prayer Service, Sunday, Oct. 13, at Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott. Visitation was also one hour prior to the funeral mass, Monday morning, at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at leiserfuneralhome. com. 79795

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