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09/24/2025

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09/22/2025

In memory of Thomas Jarmolowicz

Thomas Jarmolowicz, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Thomas was born on October 9, 1945 to the late Roman and Hattie (Skinkis) Jarmolowicz. Thomas was united in marriage to the love of his life Jo Ann Gerrits on November 16th, 1968. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together. Tom enjoyed raising chickens, working in his yard, and taking road trips. He was a loving father and grandfather who very much enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in their various activities. He could be heard yelling loudly in the stands rooting for their teams.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Jarmolowicz; children: Tom (Sara) and Tracy, grandchildren: Garrett (Josie), Wyatt, Sadie, and Dawson, siblings: Rose Rovinski (Don Gierczak), Barbara Zimanek, Germaine (George) Ballard, Dottie (Mike) Sternard, Pat Wazny, LaVerne (Dan) Labs, and Sandy (Jeff) Collins, In laws: Judy (Ed) Winney, Peggy (Jim) Kryger, Donnie Gerrits, Ellie Rocheleau, Nancy (Tom) Nowak, Al (Terry) Gerrits, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his brothers: Joseph Jarmolowicz, and Michael Jarmolowicz; brother-in-laws: Tony Zimanek, Ted Rovinski, Ray Wazny, Steve Rocheleau; parent-in-laws: Alvin and Norma Gerrits and nephew Robby Rocheleau.

Funeral services for Tom will be held on Saturday September 27th, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Church, Seymour, at 11:00 AM with Fr. Sengole Dass and Dcn. Rich Matuszak officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of services.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

09/19/2025

In memory of Larry Kettner.

Larry Kettner, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Larry was born on September 26, 1956, to the late Edward "Pat" and Laura (Zocholl) Kettner. Larry was united in marriage to Anna Plach on August 17, 1991, in Black Creek.

He enjoyed duck hunting down at the marsh with family and his friend Jim Adamovich. Larry never missed spring walleye fishing on the raft in Shiocton; nothing else was important for those few weeks every year. Deer hunting with his kids and grandchildren was another family tradition he cherished. Larry grew up trapping fur with his family and preparing the hides in the basement with his siblings.

Larry was most well known for his job in the Town of Cicero. He took great pride in keeping the town maintained, from mowing ditches and fixing signs to plowing the roads. He really enjoyed visiting with all of the town residents, and made sure their concerns were heard.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Kettner; children: Abby (Clint) Mueller and Michael Kettner; grandchildren Cash Meisner, Rayleah Mueller, and Tana Mueller; siblings Betty (Gary) Krull and Donald (Jane) Kettner; sister-in-law Amy (Bud) Kettner and brother-in-law, David (Carol) Plach. Larry is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews and the hunting dog who tried his patience the most, Duke.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Darlene Kettner and Sharon (Lowell) Blake; and brother Lee Kettner.

Visitation will take place at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Tuesday September 23rd from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Larry will be laid to rest privately at a later date. Larry's family would like to thank ThedaCare at Home Hospice, Black Creek Rescue, and Nichols Rural Fire Department for their care and compassion for Larry and his family.

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09/14/2025

In loving memory of Edmund "Ed" Miller.

Edmund "Ed" Miller, age 84, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Ed was born on October 24, 1940 to Ben and Agnes (Dumke) Miller, growing up on the farm in Gillett, WI. He graduated from Gillett High School, then served in the US Army in Washington DC where he played saxophone in the Army Band. After service he was a painter in the construction trades, had a hobby farm, and was involved in County Government, especially Conservation locally and on the national level.

He enjoyed coaching sports, camping, hunting and fishing, and sharing these with his children. Country Music as well as Gospel Music were treasured.

Ed was united in marriage to Marcia Noble on August 25, 2001. They enjoyed their animals on their hobby farm south of Seymour. Ed and Marcia were also recent snowbirds, and enjoyed their winters in FL.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia Noble; son, Ed (Lisa) Miller; daughters, Corina (Don) Case, and, Pam Miller; grandchildren: Kenya Miller, Keon Miller, Raymond Miller; Justin (Ally) Case, Nathan (Jessica) Case, Daniel Case; Brody (Cassandra) Miller; great-grandchildren: Madelyn Case; Rhettlee Miller, Ryker Miller; brother Del (Connie) Miller. He is further survived by their children’s mother, Betty Miller, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-daughter, Colleen Birch; brother and sister-in-law, Vern and Sandy Miller

Funeral services for Ed will be held at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Saturday September 20th at 2:00 PM with Pastor David Rinck officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 Noon until the time of services. Ed will be laid to rest privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Ed's name.

Ed's family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice.

09/05/2025

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09/03/2025

08/31/2025

In memory of Gary L. Melchert.

It's fitting that you answered Jesus' call the day we decided to hold an antiques and collectibles sale in your yard to clean out the trailer. A trailer that carried not just eclectic treasures but your livelihood as a lifelong antiques dealer. On Aug. 30, cherished husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend Gary Melchert, an eclectic treasure himself, passed away just 11 days shy of his 78th birthday; he was born Sept. 10, 1947.

Gary is the youngest of 10 children born to Thressa Doxtator and Antone Melchert in Oneida, WI. Drafted at a young age, he served two years in the Armed Forces from December of 1966 to 1968 where he received numerous accolades, including 2 bronze stars, until his honorable discharge. It was soon after that he would meet his wife of 53 years, Patricia Schoessow at the Seymour canning factory. Riding up on his motorcycle, he won her heart. Married on Oct. 28, 1971, together, they would welcome and raise three sons and one daughter. Eventually, they would move the family from the reservation to a brick-and-mortar shop in Princeton, WI, and then later, in retirement, to Hortonville, WI.

Gary provided by traveling hundreds of miles - cigarette in one hand and a cup of strong black coffee in the other - visiting auctions and sales, collecting valuables of days gone by. His hobbies included refinishing and rebuilding furniture and re-selling collectibles at flea markets, sales, and auctions. Gary, a staple at the Shawano Flea Market, a domineering presence in the background of many local auctions, and a haggler with a niche for finding a bargain, appreciated watching thrilling episodes of Antiques Roadshow. He also enjoyed going hunting and fishing with his family, and occasionally, visiting the casino.

Although we remember seeing the road go by under our feet through the rusted holes in the family vehicles, we never went without food in our tummies, clothes on our backs, or a roof over our heads. His status as a sharpshooter carried over into family hunting trips that abruptly ended with him filling the entire hunting party's tags moments upon entering the woods. He was a tall man with a commanding presence. Soft-spoken, with an even softer heart, he left a caring footprint on this Earth, diligently sending packages, along with every penny of his basic pay and allowances, back home from Vietnam to his mom.

Gary was preceded in death by his son, Marshall Melchert; his parents; and his siblings, Florence, Herman, Harvey, Raymond, Antone, Willis, Merlin, Carl, and Carol, and their late spouses. He is survived by his wife, "Patsy;" son Waylon Melchert (special friend Carrie Maass and her children, Garrett and Gage), daughter Tressa Verber (special friend Cole Klosterman), and son Jackson (Kim) Melchert; grandchildren Ainsley Verber and William, Dominic, and Griffin Melchert; and sisters-in-law Carol Melchert and Ruth Melchert; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and military honors for Gary will be held at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Thursday September 4th, 2025 at 5:00 PM with Carl Melchert Jr. officating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3:00 PM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Gary's name.

08/29/2025

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08/29/2025

In memory of Thomas Paulson

Our beloved father, Dr. Thomas Anthony Paulson, was reunited with his cherished wife, Joy, on August 23, 2025 at the age of 78.
Born on December 10, 1946, in Amery, Wisconsin, to Alfred (Tony) and Jean Paulson. Thomas lived a life defined by devotion-to his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his faith. He was a loving husband, a dedicated father, a proud grandfather, and a highly respected dentist in the Manitowoc area.
Thomas attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he met Joy Patricia Blahnik, the love of his life. They became married in June of 1970 at Holy Innocence Catholic Church in Manitowoc, WI. Tom went on to attend Loyola Dental School in Chicago, IL. He began his dental career in Grantsburg, WI in 1976, before moving to Manitowoc in 1977 to take over his father-in-law, Dr. Gilbert Blahnik's dental practice. He served his community until his retirement in 2015. A leader in his profession, Thomas served as president of the Manitowoc Dental Association for many years, earning the admiration of peers and patients alike.
Outside of his unwavering work ethic as a dentist, Thomas was well known for his deep love of the family cabin on the Yellow River where he cherished time spent with family-hunting, fishing, and trapping-as well as cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
He is survived by his three sons: Brian (Shannon) Paulson of Black Creek, WI; Matthew Paulson of New York City, NY; and Nicholas Paulson of Manitowoc, WI. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Devon Paulson of Madison, WI; and Madeline, William, and John Thomas Paulson of Black Creek, WI.
Thomas leaves behind his siblings: Pam (Steve) Buxton, Claire (Keith) Palmer, Jeff (Molly) Paulson, and Fred (Cindy) Paulson- as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Patricia Paulson, his parents, his granddaughter, Isabel May Paulson, brother-in-law Steven Buxton, and his nephew Benjamin Pittner.
A funeral Mass for Thomas and Joy will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Catholic Church on Waldo Blvd Manitowoc, WI. Visitation is at 11:00 am with Mass at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in their memory to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc, WI.
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

08/26/2025

In Loving Memory of Rose Marie Archiquette Melchert
November 7, 1947 - August 25, 2025

Rose Marie Archiquette Melchert was born on November 7, 1947, in Oneida, Wisconsin, to Milton and Louise Archiquette. She grew up on the Oneida Reservation near Chicago Corners, surrounded by family and the deep traditions of her community.

She graduated from Seymour High School in 1966 and continued her education at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) and Fox Valley Technical College, studying Accounting. On August 12, 1967, she married the love of her life, Carl Melchert. Together, they built a home filled with love on the Oneida Reservation, raising their family on a small hobby farm where they tended a garden, cared for horses and chickens, and instilled strong values of hard work, kindness, and faith. Rose and Carl shared 29 beautiful years of marriage before Carl's passing.

Rose dedicated 43 years of service to the Oneida Nation, retiring as the Director of Custodial Services after an incredible 35 years. She took great pride in her work, ensuring that spaces were not just clean, but warm and welcoming for everyone. Her commitment to her community was unwavering, and her impact was deeply felt by all who knew her.

A woman of boundless love and generosity, Rose embraced everyone she met with open arms. She had a heart that knew no limits, always making sure people felt at home in her presence. She extended this love beyond her own family, opening her heart and home as a foster parent to children in need, providing them with love, care, and stability.

Her faith in God was the foundation of her life. She lived by the values of love, kindness, and service, always trusting in His plan. She found strength in prayer, knowing that God's love surrounded her and those she cared for.

Above all, family was everything to Rose. She made every holiday and birthday extra special, ensuring that each celebration was filled with warmth, laughter, and love. Whether it was Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a simple dinner, Rose brought people together, creating a home where memories were made and cherished forever.

Her passion for cooking was unmatched-she always made more than enough, ensuring that no one left her table empty-handed. Whether she was preparing feasts for family gatherings or cooking meals for the homeless shelter, she believed that a homecooked meal could bring comfort and joy to those who needed it most.

Rose's creativity shined through her love for sewing and beadwork. She crafted beautiful pieces of traditional regalia, ribbon shirts, bridesmaid dresses, wedding gowns, and everyday clothing for her family. Her beadwork was especially treasured, with her specialty being traditional Haudenosaunee raised beadwork.

She also had an adventurous spirit and loved nothing more than getting in her car and hitting the road. Traveling brought her happiness, and some of her favorite destinations included Tennessee, the annual Covered Bridge Festival in Indiana, and Door County, where she enjoyed the famous fish boil at Pelletier's Restaurant. Every visit, they would reserve her table under the name "Rosie", a tradition that brought her great joy.

Rose was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Milton and Louise Archiquette; her husband, Carl Melchert; her brother, Richard Archiquette; sister-in-law, Hannah Archiquette; and her daughter-in-law, Angie Melchert.

She is survived by her loving children: Carl Melchert Jr., Holly (Tom) Behm, and Tana (Jason) Aguirre; her cherished grandchildren: Shayla Melchert, Josiah (Sami) Melchert, Nathan Melchert, Levi Melchert, Franchesca Peterson, Faith Behm, Caleb Aguirre, and Riley Aguirre; her precious great-grandchildren: Phoenix Melchert, Gracelyn Melchert, Sadie Melchert, and baby Melchert due in September; her dear sisters: Ruth Montano, Neva Archiquette, Mary Ann (Mike) Archiquette, and Jeanette (Robert) Ninham; her special great-great niece: Lariah Penass, along with numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved deeply. Rose is also survived by her loving in-laws: Ruth Melchert, Carol Melchert, Gary (Patricia) Melchert

Rose leaves behind a legacy of love, tradition, and unwavering faith in God. Her kindness, generosity, and devotion to family will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. While she may have left this world, her spirit remains forever in the love she shared, the traditions she upheld, and the memories she created.

Funeral services for Rose will be held on Friday August 29th at Fox Valley Church, 1200 W. Kimberly Ave, Kimberly, WI 54136 at 11:00 AM with Pastor John Sitcler officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until the time of services. The family invites you to join them at the Oneida Parish Hall at 2:00 PM for a procession to the Oneida Assembly of God Cemetery for committal prayers.

Rose's family would like to thank the staff of Oneida Transit, Davita Dialysis, Unity Hospice, and the Bellin Cancer Center for their compassionate care for Rose over the years. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Rose's name.

08/26/2025

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