Anderson Diehm and Cadieu Funeral Homes, Menominee, MI (2025)

11/19/2025

Our dearly beloved Ralph J. “Jim” Walechka, age 82, of Escanaba, MI was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Our Lord on Wednesday November 19, 2025.

Jim was born August 18, 1943 and lived most of his youth on the family farm in Gourley Township. Throughout his career he worked as a woodsman, furniture maker, foreman, fabricator, machinist, heavy equipment operator and volunteer fireman. On May 16, 1991, he married the love of his life, Vivian (Gorzinski) (Mroczkowski). He was an exceptional father and wonderful, loving grandfather to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought him much enjoyment. He will be greatly missed by the many that loved him.

Ralph “Jim” Walechka is survived by his loving wife: Vivian; sons: Jeffery (Stephanie) and Lenny Walechka; daughter-in-law: Andrea Walechka; step-daughter: Barb (John) Roberts; brother: Don Walechka; sisters: Mary (Jerry) Piche and Linda (Graham) McNamee; sisters-in-law: Rosy Walechka, Elizabeth Walechka, Marjorie Blahnik, Susan Gorzinski and Sally Lautner; brother-in-law: Raymond Roschyk; and grandchildren: Natosha, Devyn (Alexandria), Austin (Jasmine), Alaina (Duncan), Danny (Kailee Fernandez), Justin (Angel Simpson), Emily Walechka, Lisa (Jerry) DeBacker and Loretta Roberts; great-grandchildren: Jeffery, Tristan, Kaiden, Rafael, Josephine, Hadden, Everette, Kaiden and Gwiniver; along with many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Emil & Emma Walechka; brothers: Marvin and Kenneth Walechka; son: Kelly Walechka, brother-in-law: Raymond G. Gorzinski; and sister-in-law: Elizabeth Roschyk.

Visitation will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church in Escanaba, MI on Friday November 28, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am EST until time of Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Ralph “Jim” Walechka at 11:30 am EST with Father Francis DeGroot officiating. Entombment will be in Gardens of Rest Mausoleum in Wells, MI. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home of Stephenson, MI has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor may be directed to Vivian Walechka. As per Jim’s wishes, there will be no photo boards or video, however may his memories always remain in your heart.

11/17/2025

WARREN H. SUCHOVSKY, 85 of Stephenson, MI passed away Friday November 14, 2025 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center West. Warren was born on September 27, 1940 in Bark River, MI to Henry and Marion (Behrend) Suchovsky. He was a graduate of Stephenson High School where he excelled in football, track and baseball. Warren attended Michigan State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He later obtained his Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics from North Carolina State University. Warren farmed and also taught at Stephenson High School for about 10 years where he started the Forestry Program and coached high school football. He later transitioned to full time farming and logging. Warren owned and operated Warren Suchovsky Farm and co-owned, operated Suchovsky Logging with his son Karl. He was an avid reader and was very active in many organizations with the township, county, state and federal levels serving on many boards and committees, earning many merit and achievement awards with Farm Bureau, Michigan Association of Timberman, Michigan Township Association, Soil Conservation District and many others. He volunteered for many activities including the state capital Christmas Tree harvest and Mellen Township Volunteer Fire Department. Warren further enjoyed woodworking, canoeing, skiing and hiking. He loved being out in the woods, whether it was working (cutting, skidding or planting trees), teaching, studying or recreating. Warren loved his family and enjoyed spending time with and doing/building things for them.

Survivors include his son: Karl (Jessica) Suchovsky; 2 daughters: Sarah Suchovsky and Jennifer (Marko) James; 7 grandchildren: Anthony, Awdrey, Colton, Ashton, Gavon, Ava and Kassidy; 3 great grandchildren: Adelynn, Milliana and Treyson; and brother: Clark (Donna) Suchovsky.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents: Henry & Marion.

Visitation will be held at Fellowship Bible Church in Stephenson on Saturday November 22, 2025 from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Service at 12:00 pm with Pastor Dan Robinson officiating. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the Suchovsky family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, a tree can be planted in his memory.

11/17/2025

ANDRZEJ JACH, age 80 of Wallace, MI passed away on November 15, 2025, at his home. Andrzej was born on November 30, 1944 in Czyzowice, Poland to Frank and Zofia (Ciszewski) Jach. He and his family immigrated to Chicago, IL, when he was 16 years old. He later met his wife and were married on May 7, 1966, for 59 years. Andrzej was an entrepreneur owning and operating various bars and banquet halls. He later became co-owner of Illiana Steel in Indiana. They both decided to retire to Wallace, MI in 2007. Andrzej loved hunting, gardening and sports, especially soccer and tennis.

Survivors include his wife: Janina (Koson) of Wallace; 2 daughters: Anna Zeglen of Orlando, FL and her children: Ashley (Fiancé Frank Evans) Zeglen and Alexandria Zeglen; and Christine (George) Kosmowski of Orland Park, IL and her children: George Kosmowski Jr. and Jacob Kosmowski; great grandson: Luke Evans; sister-in-law Maria (John) Pawinski, niece Elizabeth (Stanley) Maciata and her children: Joseph, Christian and Sebastian; nephews: Johnny (Amelia) Pawinski and Andrzej Pawinski and son Andrzej Jr. and sister: Anna Koenig.

Andrzej was preceded in death by his parents: Frank & Zofia; son-in-law: Walter Zeglen; 2 brothers: Fred & Chester Jach; sister-in-law: Emily (Leon) Sobieraj; and brother-in-law: Lester Koson.

Visitation for Andrzej will be held at Anderson Diehm Funeral Home in Stephenson, MI on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:00am until 11:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Precious Blood Catholic Church at 12:00pm with Father Jins Joseph officiating. Burial will follow at Stephenson Township Cemetery. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the Jach family with arrangements.

11/14/2025

JAMES “JIM” VETORT, 85 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday November 13, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area in Marinette. He was the husband of Edith Vetort. They shared 64 years together.

Jim was born in Cedar River, MI the son of Edward and Helen Vetort. He attended Stephenson High School. Jim was a self-employed logger.

Jim enjoyed logging, fishing, hunting and spending time with family. He mostly enjoyed in his later years driving around in his golf cart with his dog Lucy. Jim will be remembered for his miles on his Kubota lawn tractor cutting his grass. We will all remember Jim for his strong opinions on everything. We do thank him for his tough teachings in life and work habits. Because of this all of his children and grandchildren are strong, hard-working people.

Jim is survived by his wife: Edith; children: Roy (Julie), Ray, Steven (Kristen) and Wendy (Dave); grandchildren: Troy (Stephanie), Vanessa (Ryan) Pivatto, Trevor, Cassie (Jordan) Kenney, Spencer (Brittney) Eckert, Tyler Eckert, Taylor (Josh Richter) Vetort, Trenton and Johnathan; great grandchildren: Landon, Draco, Waverly, Cole, Harper, Adalynn Raye, Aiden, Aubrey and Makenna.

Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Instead, we will have a church service and celebration of life at a later date to be announced.

The family would like to thank Roubal Care & Rehab staff and Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area staff for their loving care and support given to the family.

Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

11/14/2025

GERALDINE “GERRIE” FRANCIS TUPPER, 79, of Marinette passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Luther Manor in Marinette. She was born on September 25, 1946 in Lackawanna, NY, to the late Charles and Louise (Buckley) Lynch. Gerrie graduated from Granada Hills High School Class of 1964. She married Ronald Tupper on April 10, 1965 in Granada Hills, California. Gerrie worked at Marinette Marine for over 15 years in logistics. She was a part of the Jayceettes, led Bible studies and taught Sunday School. Gerrie enjoyed golfing, camping, baking, painting, ceramics, and many other crafts. She was a member at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

Gerrie is survived by her husband: Ronald C. Tupper; sons: Brian Tupper, Bruce Tupper, Bradley Tupper and Ronald K. (Darlene) Tupper; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grand child; brother: Bill (Marianne) Lynch; sisters: Ellen Parrott and Kathleen (Leo) White; and many other family and friends.

Gerrie was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one sister.

Visitation for Gerrie will take place on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. until time of service at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Christine Olson officiating. A dinner will follow in the fellowship hall. Burial for Gerrie will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Tupper family with arrangements.

11/14/2025

On November 14, 2025, Annette (Marbes) Francour walked through the heavenly gates to join those who passed before her. She was born on December 25, 1934, to the late Richard and Cecil (Marineau) Marbes. After graduating from Marinette High School in 1953 she worked at Scott Paper Mill until she married Eugene Francour. Gene and Annette were married August 25, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marinette. She was a stay-at-home mother and then babysat for her grandchildren and neighbors’ children for many years.

Throughout the years Annette loved going camping and traveling with Gene and her family and often spoke about her winter trips to Florida and out west after Gene retired. She enjoyed keeping a journal of all her vacations and reminiscing by reading them now and then or pulling them out for others to read whenever they mentioned going to the same places. She knitted, crocheted and sewed her entire life until she was no longer able. She made Barbie doll clothes as well as ponchos, hats, scarfs, and mittens for her family in the early 70’s and many afghans for family and well as donating them to charities throughout her life. Annette also crocheted prayer shawls for Unity Hospice and sewed for cancer/chemo hats, pillows, and a variety of other items needed for cancer patients that were donated locally and at facilities in Green Bay. Annette was in seventh heaven collecting gnomes, picking rocks off the beaches, and putting puzzles together. She was most famous for her laugh with an occasional snort and her “old fashioned” sayings like, “what the hump” or “Oh for corn’s sake” but mostly for her love of biscuits and gravy and never meeting a potato she didn’t like. She loved everything and anything related to a potato, especially a twice baked potato with Boursin cheese. She loved Friday fish fries and going up north to the Francour family homestead for family cookouts in the summer months.

Annette is survived by her 7 children: Gina Lipp from Oconto, WI, Dotty, Paul, and Trina (Pete) Baxter from Menominee, MI, as well as Jill (Jay) Beyer, Peshtigo, Bart (Lisa) Suamico, and Adam (Rocki) from Menominee. She had 12 surviving grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings David/Linda Marbes of Marinette, Donald/Donna Marbes of Menominee and Ken/June Marbes of Florida, sister in laws: Dorothy Francour-Schwindt of Brookfield, WI, and Millie Francour-Walters of Neenah, WI, and literally hundreds of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene (2019), a grandson Joe Beyer, her parents, siblings Lois/Roger Kniskern, Kathy/Lynn Ruggles/John Lord, Tom/Mary Marbes, her in-laws Adam and Agnes Francour and 13 of Gene’s siblings.

Visitation for Annette will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church beginning at 9:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am with Father Jins Joseph presiding and Father Jamie Ziminski doing the homily. A luncheon will follow Mass of Christian Burial in the fellowship hall. Annette will be buried in Birch Creek Cemetery alongside her husband in the spring.

Annette would like to thank her daughter Dotty for taking care of her since 2019, taking her on monthly mini vacations around Michigan and Wisconsin and making her potatoes most nights. She would like to thank her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who visited her often and special nieces and nephews who always invited her over for pizza or Friday fish fries and many laughs. Those were time she thoroughly looked forward to and enjoyed very much! Rest in peace mom, you will be missed.

11/14/2025

NEAL H. JARDEEN, 86 of Wallace passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025 at his home. Neal was born on January 25, 1939 in Mellen Township to Hilding and Leona (Spron) Jardeen. On February 9, 1957, Neal married Shelby Parrett in Menominee. Neal worked in the woods and was a pipefitter at Marinette Marine Corp. until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mowing his grass and working in the yard.

Survivors include his wife: Shelby; 2 daughters: Lou Ann (John) Shampo and Lynette (Rob Kiraly) Leaveck; 3 sons: Jeff (Maria), Terry and Dan; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Elaine Nerat, Joanne Hernandez and Faye Smith; many nieces and nephews.

Neal was preceded in death by his parents: Hilding & Leona; and 2 brothers: Otto & Harvey.

Honoring Neal’s wishes, no services will be held. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the Jardeen family with arrangements.

11/13/2025

MARLYN F. (WHEATON) ENTRINGER

She opened our eyes to the joys in life - love, fun, art, music, books and color.

Our mother loved color.

We hope there is vibrant color where she is now, as well as the people she loved who left on that journey before her.

Our mom, Marlyn Florence Wheaton Entringer, was born on March 29, 1935, in Marinette, WI, the only daughter of Florence and Viggo Wheaton. She became the princess in a house of boys - and lived 90 years to achieve queen status in our family. When she died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the Luther Home in Marinette, she was the last of her birth family, to leave us, as well as the last of her generation in our Dad’s family.

She graduated from Menominee High School in 1953, the same year she married her high-school sweetheart, Frederick John “Fritz” Entringer. They were married on Sept. 19, 1953, at Central Lutheran Church and built their own home on Evergreen Road in Menominee, where they raised their family of six children.

Mum had a number of office jobs over the years - working at Michigan Bell, The House of Color TV, their business - Evergreen Supply Co., Northwestern Mutual Life, Marinette Marine Corp., and Bay Area Medical Center. She retired from BAMC in 1998, where she had worked in Medical Records.

Years earlier, she and Dad bought a motor home they planned to use to visit the places they had never been. They both were dreamers, and their dream was to spend their vacations and retirement on the road together.

Those dreams ended with Dad’s unexpected death on Christmas Day in 1989. Her life and Christmas would never be the same. She eventually moved to Bridgeview Apartments in Menominee, where she resided for several decades before entering the Luther Home in January 2025.

Her impact on her children molded their lives. She was a talented seamstress, an experienced and adventurous cook, a voracious reader who read almost a book a day, a self-confessed clothes horse, and someone who supported her children’s dreams, surrounding us with art supplies, lessons and materials that sparked our talents and our creativity.

She was extremely proud of serving as President of the Parent-Teacher Association in the Menominee School District in the 1960s. She was a member of the Danish Sisterhood of America.

Mum opened the doors for all of us to be strong, independent, outspoken and individual, something we all strive to pass on to our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her legacy includes all of her children - Tina (Jeff) Thanos; Penny (Jeff) Mullins; Joy (Mark) Reinhard; Candy (Mike) Headman; Stephan Entringer; and Gaye (Jim) Plansky; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Jan Wheaton; nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Mary Jane Aagaard.

Those who went before her include her parents, Florence and Viggo Wheaton; brothers Tommy, Peter, Gary, Robert and Roger; her in-laws, Lydia and Peter Entringer; brothers and sisters-in-law; and our dad. We know they were waiting for her.

Our family is deeply appreciative of the care given to our mom at the Luther Home, whose staff provided warm support and professional nursing services. Mum always told people she felt safe and happy in your care. Our thanks also go to the caregivers from Moments Hospice - Katie, Amy and Kim - who helped ease her transition with dignity and without pain.

Following our Mom’s wishes, there will be no services and we will celebrate her life as a family.

We thank Cadieu Funeral Home for their assistance.

11/12/2025

BRITTAIN ANDREW WAINRIGHT, 34, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Menominee on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1991, to Steven Wainright and Ellen Bentley in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brittain was an engineer at Marinette Marine. He enjoyed video games, fishing, and doing anything outdoors.

Brittain is survived by his son: Seth Wainright; daughter: Phoenix Wainright; mother: Ellen Bentley; brothers: Robert Dipiazza and Brent Wainright; and girlfriend: Jenifer Tillmon.

Brittain was preceded in death by his father Steven Wainright.

In keeping with Brittain’s wishes, no services will be held. Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Wainright family with arrangements.

11/10/2025

DAVID “DAVE” OSCAR CARLSON, 69 Stephenson, MI passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Dave was born on April 23, 1956 in Menominee, MI to Earl and Agnes (Lesjack) Carlson. He was a 1974 graduate of Stephenson High School. Dave worked as a truck driver for over 35 years as both a company driver and owner/operator most of which were with Burklund Transportation (Vulcan, MI) where he met and married his wife Deborah Ann Bartz on April 1, 1994. He enjoyed watching westerns (especially John Wayne) and riding around the property on his golf cart.

Survivors include his wife: Debby of Stephenson, MI; brother: Steve (Margie) Carlson of Stephenson, MI; brother-in-law: Bobby Joe (Glenda) Hyatt of Elizabethton, TN; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents: Earl & Agnes; brother-in-law: Charles (Mary Lou) Hyatt; sisters-in-law: Gail Campbell and Carol Staples; and brother-in-law: William “David” (Billie “Christine”) Bartz.

A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post 43 in Stephenson on Saturday November 29, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. He will be laid to rest in Bethesda Cemetery. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the Carlson family with arrangements.

11/10/2025

JAMES “JIM” LEMERY JR., 86 of Menominee passed away on Friday November 7, 2025 at Menominee Health Services. Jim was born on March 28, 1939 in Menominee to Jim and Maye (Raygo) Lemery Sr. He proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. On October 28, 1962, Jim married Yvonne Liberatore in Chilton, WI. Jim worked as a security guard at McDonalds in Menominee and also for Waupaca Foundry. He enjoyed trips with his family to the casino, bowling, reading, fishing, playing cards and collecting antiques. Jim was an avid Menominee Maroon fan and further enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers.

Survivors include his wife: Yvonne; 4 daughters: Diana (Tim Anker) White, Robin (Peter) Johnson, Candace Lemery and Dawn (Fran) Hubert; 8 grandchildren: Brandee, Jordan, Anthony, Kirsti, Hunter, Addie, David and Brandon; 6 great grandchildren; and very special niece: Kelly (Bill) Getchell.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother: Robert.

Visitation will be held at Cadieu Funeral Home on Thursday November 13, 2025 from 4:00 pm until time of Memorial Service at 6:00 pm with Pastor Dan Moschea officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Garden.

11/08/2025

ROGER BERTRUM HAYWARD, 79, of Stephenson passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Roubal Care & Rehab Center in Stephenson. He was born on September 25, 1946, to the late Bertrum and Dorothy (Phillips) Hayward in Daggett, Michigan. In 1981, Roger married Deborah Zahorik in Menominee. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Roger worked as a truck driver his whole life; working at several places such as Fox Forest Products, Ruleau’s, and retired from Wisconsin/Michigan Concrete. He was a member of the VFW. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling.

Roger is survived by his brother: Mark (Sandy Lesperance) Hayward; in-laws: Karen (Dan) Plutchak, Ron (Susan) Zahorik, Steve Ruleau, Kathy (Pete) Dziedzic, Barb Zahorik, Todd Zahorik, Roberta (Bob) Koutnik, and Mary (Cliff) Leclaire; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his wife Debbie; parents Bertrum and Dorothy; sisters Gloria (Bill) Muma, Roberta (Arnold) Meyers and Joan (Roy) Nowakowski; in-laws: George & Pauline Zahorik; sister-in-law: Donna Ruleau; and brother-in-law: George Zahorik

In keeping with Roger’s wishes, private services will be held with burial in Mellen Township Cemetery. Anderson-Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the Hayward family with arrangements.

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