Mary B. Bahr: Pegged Out...

From Sheboygan Press:

Mary B. Bahr, 82, of W Foster St., Port Washington, WI, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.

She was born March 22, 1926 to George and Anna Ellermann Augustine in Port Washington. Her husband, Alois preceded her in death May 19, 1991.

On January 10, 1948 she married Alois Bahr of the Town of Holland, WI at St. Mary's Church in Port Washington.

A life long resident of Port Washington she always lived on the South side. She was a proud homemaker and active in the SHARE program, St. Mary's Parish and the Port Washington Senior Center. She was a dog lover and avid reader who enjoyed bird watching, gardening and playing cribbage and sheepshead.

Mary is survived by her children, AnnMarie Bahr of Brookins, SD, Joseph (Nancy Lois Emple) Bahr of Waterbury Center, VT and David Bahr of Port Washington, WI. Mary is further survived by brothers; Norbert (Marie) Augustine and Leonard (Harriet) Augustine, both of Port Washington; half sister, Eunice Colden of Wauwatosa, WI, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alois; brothers, Fred, Leander, Ruben and Joe and a sister, Bernadine Possley.

Rev. Tom Lijewski will celebrate Mass of Christian Burial 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (TODAY) at St. Mary's Church, 430 Johnson Street, Port Washington, WI. Interment will be at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 6, (TODAY) at the church with a 4:00 P.M. rosary.

For online condolences or further information visit www.poolefh.com or call 262-284-4431.

Poole Funeral Home, Port Washington, is assisting the family.

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Harmon, Elizabeth R. (Betty): Pegged out...

From Post Crescent.com:

Elizabeth Harmon passed away from cancer at the age of 89 at her daughter's home in Neenah on Monday, April 27, 2009, and into the arms of her loving Savior. Betty was born on Nov. 18, 1919, to Andrew and Rose (Bauman) Kestly. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Class of 1937. Betty married Kenneth Harmon on Nov. 26, 1949, and they spent 58 wonderful years together before Ken passed away on March 7, 2008.

Betty is survived by daughters, Lorrie Bennett, Neenah; Denise Pollack, Phoenix, Ariz.; grandson, Stephen Bennett; and granddaughter, Hannah Bennett; brother, Charles Kestly, Manitowoc; sister-in-law, Elaine Kestly, Manitowoc; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Karroll and Annie Harmon, Markesan.

Betty worked for years as a secretary, both in Milwaukee and Glen Ellyn, Ill., before retiring to Markesan, Wis. Her life was devoted to Ken and her family. She was an excellent cook and for years enjoyed making their famous Chinese Easter dinner with Ken. Betty and Ken spent many hours playing cribbage together. Betty had many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved dearly.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her son, Stephen; son-in-law, James Bennett; her friend and grandmother to Stephen and Hannah, Marilyn Bennett. Betty was also preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Andrew, George, LeRoy and Jack Kestly; and three sisters, Josephine McGlynn, Lorraine Sullivan and Marie Rathsack.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at The Vine Christian Fellowship, 3395 W. College Avenue, Appleton, [920-560-5244]. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, until the time of the memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hospice staff at Theda-Care at Home.

Martens-Laemmrich

Funeral Home

Menasha 920-722-8252

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Spending time with Chippewa Valley Cribbage Club...

From WEAU 13 News:

"It's a game where a skunk or a double skunk will earn you points, where "pegs" are key and "29" is king.

And it's a game where you can make friends.

In this Wandering Wisconsin report, we spend some time with the Chippewa Valley Cribbage Club.

Every Wednesday night cribbage competitors come to get in on a deal.

"We'll be playing 9 games all together."
"I have 2,4, and 3... that's 7."
"You go one game and you move so you don't play the same person all the time."

Cal Carter says, "best 2 handed game you can find. Can't play poker two handed."

In amongst the sea of cards, cribbage boards and cans, is the creator of the club.

"We just have a grand old time," says Terry Pederson. He picked the game up more than 50 years ago.

Just as clearly as he sees the cards, he saw a need, so he founded this club 8 years ago.

Pederson continues, "I've always had a flair for cards. It's mathematically oriented it's based on odds you play the odds 80/20 rule, 80% of the time something should happen only you have to worry about the 20% of the time when something happens."

He says 100% of the time, they have a good time..."

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Barth, Mary A. "Sis": Pegged out...

From Green Bay Press Gazette:
Mary A. "Sis" Barth, 78, Green Bay resident, joined her father, John Lemmen, in heaven on his birthday, Sunday, December 28, 2008 at a local care facility. Mary was born September 25, 1930 at their family home on Dickenson Road in De Pere, WI to John and Clara (Streit) Lemmen.

After graduating from East De Pere High School, Mary's mother drove her to Green Bay to live with her sister Clare and she went to work for LCL Transfer. She met Earl D. Barth while he was playing in a band and they were married on May 6th, 1950 in Wrightstown. He preceded her in death on August 5, 1972. Mary sold Avon Products while pulling 3 small children in a wagon, which was instrumental in the purchase of their first home. She had saved the money under her mattress until she had the $500.00 for their down payment. She was later employed by Larson's Canning Company and Straubel Paper Company. Mary went back to school at the age of 42 and graduated with honors from NWTC at age 44. She studied Business and Real Estate. She met and became self-employed with her best friend Richard Russell, together they owned and operated a rental and real estate business. Mary has been a proud member of Saints Peter and Paul Parish for 50 years.Mary taught all her grandchildren how to play cribbage, she really enjoyed playing cards, such as Sheepshead and Bridge. She was thrilled to do anything with numbers in general. Mom always loved having card parties at her home. Mary and Richard (Dick) enjoyed spending several winter months in Arizona over the years. Mary and Dick also had a lot of fun traveling in a Motor Home with Mary's brothers and sisters and friends around the country and also enjoyed a couple of cruises. Mary passed her business knowledge to her grandchildren and we were all very proud of what she had accomplished. Mom was a wonderful role model to all of us! She loved to exercise daily on her treadmill and also enjoyed dancing. One of her favorite sayings was "sounds like a plan". She left us a legacy long to be remembered. Thank you Mom for the strength you have always shown us.

Mary is survived by 5 children, Sandy (Jim) Wesoloski, Sturgeon Bay; Douglas Barth, Green Bay; Thomas Barth, Green Bay; Mary Jo Pangrazzi, Green Bay; and former son-in-law Mark Pangrazzi, Green Bay; and David Barth, Michigan. Grandchildren, Hunter (Sara) Wesoloski; De Pere, Kayla (Joey) Wilke, Sturgeon Bay;Jordan Pangrazzi, Green Bay; Wesley Janelle, Pound.Great Grandchildren; Wyatt Leam Wilke, Sturgeon Bay; Baby Wilke due in May 2009 and Justice (Wesley's daughter in Appleton.) Mary is also survived by Richard (Dick) Russell, who has been her best friend, confidante and loving partner for over 34 years. Richard (Dick) has 4 children, Larry (Julie), Kim (Barb) Green Bay, Brenda (Jon) Marinette and Tina, Green Bay. Grandchildren, Joshua & Cheyenne, Marinette; Christopher & Kari Jo, Green Bay; Tracy, De Pere. Great Grandchildren, Zoe & McKenzie, Green Bay, and Alexis & Journey, De Pere.

Mary is also survived by 3 sisters, Dorothy Albers, Shawano, Wi and Arizona, Clare (Norbert) Petasek, De Pere; Margaret (John) Brennan Green Bay; 1 brother, Edward (Linda) Lemmen, Florida; and step-sister Marge Mommaerts, De Pere;Sisters in Law, Donna Lemmen, Green Bay; Dolores Lemmen, Green Bay and Arizona; Phyllis Barth, Denmark; Dolores Andre, Green Bay; Mardell Winiecki, Green Bay. Also, Dick's sister Kay (Jon) Van Dam, Florida. Mary is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by; Her father and mother John and Clara (Streit) Lemmen, her husband Earl D. Barth. Brothers, Al, Peter, and John Lemmen. Brothers in law, Carl Albers, Jerome (Pinky) Blondheim, Donald Mommaerts, Harold Barth, Roy Barth, Clarence Winiecki, Julius (Nig) Andre and Paul Ganshirt. Sister in law, Carol Barth. Earl's parents, Edward and Lena Barth and Dick's parents Lawrence (Bud) and Margaret Russell.

Our mother suffered with a rare disease diagnosed as Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy.

A memorial fund will be established in her name.Our family would like to thank Manor Care East for the brief time our mom was a resident there. Also, Odd Fellows Nursing Home where Mom spent almost one year. Their care of her was incredible and we appreciate the staff and residents who loved her and made her feel so much at home. We would like to also extend our appreciation to Heartland Hospice for their wonderful compassion and added assistance near the end of Moms journey. She is now at peace in the loving arms of our heavenly father.

Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 4 to 8 P.M. Friday and after 10 A.M. Saturday at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, corner of Baird St. and University Ave., until time of mass. Parish wake service 7 P.M. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Saturday at the church with Msgr. Roy Klister officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to Mary's family at www.prokowall.com.

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Vincent P. Fashun: Pegged out...

From FDLReporter.com:


Vincent P. Fashun, 97, formerly of Ripon, went to his eternal resting place on Jan. 1, 2009, at Fountain View Care Center in Ripon.

Vincent was born on June 26, 1911, in Ljublana, Slovenia, Austria, the son of Vincent and Franciska Rotar Fashun. He came to America in October of 1920 and resided in Milwaukee.

In 1927, he came to Lomira and worked with various members of the Pade family, who treated him like one of their own. In 1940, he was hired by Standard Oil to operate their bulk plant at Slinger, Wis. In March 1941, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Vincent was released Dec. 4, 1941, three days before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

On Jan. 10, 1942, he married Orion Peters, and 20 days later, the U.S. Army called him back to active duty.

He survived the Battle of the Bulge and his division captured the Ramagen Bridge near the end of the war.

In January of 1946, Vince and Orion moved to Ripon, where he was employed as a bulk plant agent. He serviced many loyal customers there for over 22 years and retired on Oct. 1, 1968. He and Orion loved square dancing, fishing, cribbage and playing dominoes at their lake home where they lived the past three years.

Survivors include Vincent's wife, Orion; three sons, Peter (Christine) Dart-Fashun of Fond du Lac, Mark Fashun of Eldorado, and Tim Fashun of Eldorado; four loving step-grandchildren, Sarah Connole of Kansas City, Mo., Rebecca Hickey, Rome, N.Y., Brian Dart of Fond du Lac, and Anthony Dart of Boca Raton, Fla.; two grandchildren, Christopher (Jessica) of Iowa, and Naomi (Jose) Mandojana of Washington; two great-grand children, Xavier Dart and Eliyas Hickey; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Franciska, one brother, Edward, and one sister, Mary Lustik.

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Pegged out: Thomas Michael Giebel Sr... cribbage player

From fdlreporter.com:

Surrounded by his family, Tom died of pancreatic cancer at home, Monday Dec. 8, 2008, at the age of 76. He now rests safely in the hands of God.

Tom was the beloved husband of 54 years to Nancy L. (nee Kuehnl); proud and loving father of Jo Ann (Edward) Simmons, Kathleen (Peter) Puck, Thomas Jr. (Marie), the late Susan, Margaret, Martha, Nancy (Gregory) Allard, Daniel (Christine) Giebel.

Tom was a grandfather who could fix anything, and always had a joke, a lesson, and a hug for: Joseph, Alexandra, Nathan and Anna Simmons, Michael, Elizabeth and Andrew Puck, Nicholas, Johanna, Adam, Benjamin and Elena Giebel, Daniel Louis and George Giebel-Ruiz, Christopher, Caroline and Megan Allard, Lauren and Christopher Giebel. He is also survived by his sister Clara (Roland) Schiefelbein; his brothers, James (Patricia) and Richard (Janet); his brother-in-law, Francis Quackenboss, his sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Bruce) Annunson and Janice (Kevin) Flaherty; his brothers-in-law, James (Elaine) and Michael (Trish).

Tom was preceded in death by his sisters, Imogene (Ray) Titel and Peggy Quackenboss; and brother-in-law, John Kuehnl. He was a special lifelong friend of John Moquin, Ken Boulay, Lee Perrizo and the late Harry Riegert.

Tom was born in Fond du Lac, WI. He served his country in the Marine Corps and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was a man of great honor and integrity. He taught his children the value of hard work, patience and perseverance. Tom was always ready for his wife's good meals and a game of cribbage or sheepshead.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the Schramka-Nero Funeral Home, 3701 E. Layton Ave., Cudahy, on Friday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends may also call from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Nativity of the Lord Parish, 3672 E. Plankinton Ave., Cudahy.
Services: A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at Nativity of the Lord Parish. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
Since Tom highly valued the Catholic education his children received, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the Angel Scholarship Fund through Nativity of the Lord Parish would be appreciated.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.

The Schramka-Nero Funeral Home of Cudahy has been entrusted with Tom's arrangements and is assisting the family. Additional information available at (414) 744-6730.

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Pegged out: Helmuth H. Berndt...

From The Oshkosh Northwestern:

Helmuth H. (Junior) Berndt, age 64, of Berlin, died peacefully on Friday morning November 21, 2008 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

He was born on April 17, 1944 in Ripon, the son of Helmuth and Edith M. (Daehn) Berndt.

He attended Ripon High School and was a graduate of Markesan High School. Helmuth served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Germany from 1962 until 1965. He married Nadia H. Volk on July 11, 1964 in Worms, Germany.

He then became employed in construction for the Colon Wallace Construction Co. of Berlin where he worked for some time. Junior also worked as a farm helper and was in Maintenance at the Berlin Foundry for 30 years, best known to all as BR549. Junior then worked at the Aladdin Cleaners of Berlin in Delivery until his health failed.

He was a member of the Berlin Lions Club, his hobbies included Bowling, Pool Leagues, tend to his garden especially his rose bushes, loved to mow his neighbors lawns, fishing, hunting, made fantastic home-made Sauer Kraut, especially liked working with wood and made many special things, loved to sing, play canasta, cribbage, and board games with family and friends. He was especially noted to pick on his family and friends in fun and he also would do anything for anybody and expect nothing in return.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Nadia, his children, Edith (Tom Guden) Helmuth of Berlin, Connie (Mark) Hardel of Montello, Veronica (Doug) Schendel of Ripon, Peter (Vicki) Deering) of Kaukauna, and Tammy (Dan) Hazel of Omro, his grandchildren, Brandon Helmuth, Ashley and Austin Guden, Nickolas (C.J. Maniscalco), Tyler Hardel, Braze, Macy and Nathan Schendel, Jerry and Chris Deering, Benjamin and Kadence Hazel, great grandchildren, Kaleb and Sean Hardel, brother, Roy (Barbara) Berndt of Green Lake, sister, Mabel Graff of Markesan, brother in law, Almond Meyer of Winneconne, also many nieces and nephews and all of his very special coffee clutch friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister in law, Eric (Marion) Berndt, sister, Fern Meyer, sisters and brothers in law, Eunice (Durwood) Grams, Helen (Vernon) Podoll and brother in law, Marvin Graff.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of downtown Berlin with the Pastor Peter Quello officiating.

Following the services a fellowship and luncheon with the family will be held in the Funeral Home Family Center and all are invited.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral Home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Doctor Lambert and Wong of the Regional Clinic of Fond du Lac, Juliette Manor Nursing Home of Berlin, the Intensive Care Unit of the Berlin Memorial Hospital and also Dr. Todd Bradshaw for all of the special care and kindness given to him and his family throughout his illness.

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Pegged out: Dorothy Alvina (Pratt) Ostby...

From Hudson Star Observer

Dorothy Alvina (Pratt) Ostby, 92, of Rochester, Minn. (formerly of Hudson) died on Tuesday, July 22, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.
Dorothy was born on May 2, 1916, in North Hudson to Ralph and Hilda (Kurrasch) Pratt. She grew up in North Hudson, where she attended elementary school, and graduated from Hudson High School.

In July of 1938, Dorothy married Robert Melton in North Hudson. The two were blessed with five children.


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In 1972, Dorothy was married to James Ostby in Hudson. The marriage to James brought two more children to the family. After James passed away, Dorothy remained with her family, first in Hudson, then for 15 years in Waukesha, and finally in Rochester.

Dorothy’s family kept her very busy, but she still enjoyed other activities and organizations. She would crochet often and was well-known for her skills in bread making. She was active in her church as a volunteer and, in Hudson, was a member of the Rebecca Lodge.

Dorothy was always up for a game of cribbage or solitaire, and was a big fan of strong coffee with flavored creamers, “Judge Judy” and old western TV shows. She loved anything that had to do with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed the company of her cat, Chloe, who she took in and took care of as a sick kitten.

Dorothy touched many lives. She will be missed and loved by her family and friends including her children, Carole (Jack) Anderson of Maplewood, Minn., Polly Daniels of State College, Pa., Debra (Les) Heffron of Pittsburg, Pa., Bob (Bette) Melton of Oronoco, Minn., Janet Melton of Rochester, Minn., Dave (Connie) Ostby of Hudson and Janet Evjen of Hudson;

Grandchildren, Lynn (Mark) Berens of Oakdale, Minn., Greg (Kim) Anderson of Brookings, S.D., Paul (Jill) Daniels of Rochester, Minn., Ann (Matt) Kennedy of Massachusetts, Meggan Melton of Minneapolis, Mollie Melton of Florida, Aaron (Jennifer) Heffron of Purcellville, Va., Amber (Scott) Powell of Pittsburg, Penn., Adia Loralei of Wisconsin, Troy Ostby of Hudson, Travis (Katie) Ostby of Hammond, Eric Evjen of St. Paul, Shannon Evjen of Seattle, Wash., and Tara Evjen of Hudson; and 13 beloved great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Hilda (Kurrasch) Pratt, and husbands, Robert Melton and James Ostby.

Funeral services were Friday, July 25, at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson. Pastor Dennis Nelson from Bethel Lutheran Church officiated and Lynn Berens, Paul Daniels, Aaron Heffron, Meggan Melton, Travis Ostby and Ann Kennedy were the casket bearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in her name to St. Andrew’s Church in Waukesha, any local food pantry or any osteoporosis foundation.

Services were handled by O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Hudson.