Albert E. Engelhardt 
Albert E. Engelhardt, age 92, formerly of 65 Lincoln Ave., passed away Monday, May 14, 2001, at Greendale Health & Rehabilitation Center where he had been a resident for the past three years.
Albert was born Oct. 3, 1908, in the Town of Wilson, to Wilhelm and Bertha Riemer Engelhardt. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during W.W. II in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. On Dec. 15, 1945, he married Helen Hudema in Sheboygan. 
He was employed by the City of Sheboygan Streets & Sanitation Dept. for 19 years until he retired in 1986. He previously worked at the former Garton Toy Co. for several years.
Albert is survived by his wife, Helen; four daughters and a son, Sheranne Hittman of Phoenix, AZ, Fred (Lou Ann) of Sheboygan, Cindy (Rod) Schwaller of Sheboygan Falls, Rhea Maria (Jim) Lapcinski of Eau Claire, and Paula Kuhn of Sheboygan Falls; eight grandchildren, Todd (Katie) Aschenbach, Eric and Bret Engelhardt, Josh Kuhn, Kayla and Kendra Schwaller, and Jenna and Autumn Lapcinski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, ten brothers and four sisters.
Relatives and friends are welcome at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Thursday, May 17, after 4:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Gregory S. Whelton will officiate. Following cremation, interment will take place in Garden of Valor of Greenlawn Memorial Park, Town of Sheboygan.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
The family sincerely thanks the entire staff of Greendale Health & Rehabilitation Center for the loving and compassionate care they gave to Albert.

Dora Hartenberger
Dora Hartenberger, 91, a resident of Sheboygan Retirement Home, died Monday, April 9, 2001, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. 
Born October 22, 1909, in Waldo WI, Dora was a daughter of the late Edward and Diana Finch Hartenberger. 
Dora obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Whitewater State Teachers' College and a Master's Degree in Education from Northwestern University. Dora was a teacher for the Beloit School System for 38 years and a member of their Quarter Century Club. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority and was the State President from 1971-1973. Following her retirement she moved to Florida where she lived for 25 years before moving to Sheboygan in 1999.
She is survived by two brothers, Jack Hartenberger, Roscoe, WI, Howard (Lucile) Hartenberger, Oshkosh, WI; one sister-in law, Luella Hartenberger, Grafton, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dora was preceded in death by a brother, Henry.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery, Beloit, WI.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Elmer E. Huber
Elmer E. Huber, 88 formerly of 1712 Wilson Avenue, Sheboygan, entered his heavenly rest on Friday afternoon, March 2, 2001 at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, where he resided the past four years.
Elmer was born on September 5, 1912 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, to Oscar and Mary Neuhaus Huber. He was baptized at Bethel church in Ada. Elmer attended Pigeon River School in the Town of Meeme, and then worked on farms in the area for fourteen years.
On June 18, 1938, he married Delores Barteck at First Evangelical Church in Sheboygan. After moving to Sheboygan in 1941, Elmer was employed at H.C. Prange Co. for 37 years. He served in the United States Army for 13 months near the end of W.W. II. Elmer was later employed at Ebenreiter Woodworking Co. (EBCO) for ten years and also self-employed doing yard maintenance and home repairs.
Elmer enjoyed working in his flower gardens, visiting relatives, and traveling in much of the U.S. (including Hawaii) and Europe.
An active member of Fountain Park United Methodist Church, Elmer served as an usher, trustee, and member of various committees and Sunday school classes through the years. He also belonged to the Christian Businessmen's association.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Delores; three sons, Jerome "Jerry" (Heidi) Huber of Sheboygan, Carl (Marilyn) Huber of Bethoud, CO., and Dean (Deborah) Huber of Golden, CO.; one daughter, Eileen (Ken) Bailey of Sheboygan; twenty-four grandchildren; one great grandchild; a foster daughter; one brother, Martin (Dorsey) Huber of Cleveland; one sister, Hilda (Elmer) Kraemer of Ada, and one brother-in-law, Frederick Marx of Howards Grove; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Huber; two brothers, Calvin and Ernst Huber; four sisters, Anna Neuhaus, Bertha Lowenbergh, Selma Terry, and Martha Marx; two sisters-in-law; and three brothers-in-law.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at Fountain Park United Methodist Church, 828 Erie Avenue in Sheboygan, with the Rev. Thomas White, Pastor, officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund will be established in Elmer's name for Fountain Park Church.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the care given to Elmer by the staff at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center.

Lloyd E. Johnson
Lloyd E. Johnson, 76, of 1210 N. 12th St., died Saturday, May 26, 2001 at Osage Rehabilitation and Health Center, Osage, IA.
Born February 28, 1925, in Rockford, IL, Lloyd was a son of the late Oscar and Esther Bourman Johnson. He attended Rockford, Il. area schools. On January 13, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marion Johnson in Sheboygan. The couple was married for 32 years before Marion preceded him in death on May 17, 1983.
Lloyd was the former owner of City Taxi, Co. He was also the owner of the former Johnson General Hauling. He was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by two children, Robert (Nina Faye) Johnson, Osage, IA and Debra (Roger) Bean, Sheboygan; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy (Melvin) Anderson, Ovido, FL, and Betty (Roger) Stolequist, Rockford, IL, thirteen nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gloria Stolper, Sheboygan. Besides his parents and his wife, Marion, he was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Benson; two brothers, Warner and Laverne W. Johnson; and a niece and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Town of Sheboygan.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.

Helen L. Madson Kloppenburg
Helen L. Madson Kloppenburg, 76, a resident of the Sheboygan Retirement Home for the past 2 1/2 years, died there Sunday, May 6, 2001.
Born February 27, 1925, in Sheboygan, Helen was a daughter of the late Cornelius and Mildred Otte. Helen attended Sheboygan Public Schools. On June 12, 1942, she married Arthur J. Madson in Sheboygan. On November 17, 1972, she married Fredrick Kloppenburg in Sheboygan. The couple was married for 14 years before he preceded her in death on May 22, 1987.
Helen was a member of First Presbyterian Church, their Elizabeth Circle, a member of the Business & Professional Women's Club and a Red Cross Volunteer. She was employed by the H. C. Prange Company for more than 45 years as food service manager.
She is survived by three sons, James (Judith) Madson, David (Carol) Madson, Daniel (Mary Ellen) Madson, all of Sheboygan; two stepsons, Richard Kloppenburg, Wausau, WI and James (Patricia) Kloppenburg, Sheboygan; ten grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice (Bill) Haneman, Peoria, AZ, and Constance (David) Mentink, Appleton, WI; a special friend, Henry Arnoldi; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean Reineking and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. The Rev. Richard Manny, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the Lippert Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Chapel, Town of Wilson.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Sheboygan Retirment Home for all their loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.

Rose E. Koeppen
Rose Elizabeth Koeppen, 95, formerly of 924 Lincoln Ave., passed away Friday, June 1, 2001 at Meadow View Manor where she had been residing.
Born August 19, 1905, in St. Nazianz, Manitowoc County, Rose was a daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinzen Burkard. On June 21, 1938, she was united in marriage to Herbert W. Koeppen in St. Nazianz. The couple then moved to Sheboygan in 1939. They were married for 23 years before Herbert preceded her in death on April 9, 1962. 
She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. She was a member of the mission circle and was also a charter member of the St. Nazianz Women's Catholic Order of Foresters, Court 1053. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading.
Rose is survived by her son, Lloyd (Louella) Koeppen, Sheboygan; a granddaughter, Victoria Koeppen, Reedsville; and a step grandson, Anthony Braatz, Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband, Herbert, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Clara Burkard, Josephine Platten, and Caroline Hertel; and three brothers, Mathias, Peter, and Joseph Burkard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 807 Superior Ave. The Rev. James E. Connell will celebrate the Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at the Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Monday, June 4, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again at the CHURCH on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Carita C. Knocke
Carita C. Knocke, 95, formerly of 2201 Erie Ave. Sheboygan, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at Washington Manor Nursing Home, Kenosha, WI.
Born January 9, 1906, in Sheboygan, Carita was a daughter of the late Roland and Cora Nehf Dern. On October 6, 1928, she was united in marriage to Steven Knocke at Grace Episcopal Church in Sheboygan. The couple was married for 30 years before Steven preceded her in death on March 15, 1959.
Mrs. Knocke was employed by Kuechle's Furniture and Draperies for 15 years, retiring in 1974. She was also a cook at Pine Lake Bible Camp for many years. She was a member of First United Lutheran Church and the Quilting Group, Friendly Visitors, Cancer Badge Group and Lutheran Social Service. Carita was also a companion to Mrs. Otto Wullueber for many years before she married. After moving to Kenosha in 1998, she attended St. Mary's Lutheran Church. 
Carita is survived by two daughters, Martha (Rudy) Zarletti, Kenosha, WI, Cynthia (Marvin) Zimmerman, Sheboygan Falls; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Pipping and Cora Schultz, Sheboygan; two brothers, Arthur and Jack Dern, Sheboygan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert; five sisters, Helen Ver Duin, Marion Root, Catherine Wendtland, Carmen Jane Smith, and Ruth Dern; seven brothers, Leonard, Carl, Henry, Walter, Robert, Edward and Roland.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive. The Rev. Karl J. Nelson, pastor, will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome at the church on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery.
A memorial fund will be established in her name.

Evelyn M. Lippert
Evelyn M. Lippert, age 85, of 1132 Superior Ave., died at her home on Monday, June 11, 2001.
Evelyn was born March 14, 1916, in Bristow, IN, to the late Radie E. and Stella M. (Rickenbaugh) Aders. She graduated from Bristow High School in 1934, and in 1939 graduated from Protestant Deaconess Hospital Nursing School as a registered nurse. She enlisted in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps on May 1, 1942, as a 2nd Lieutenant, and was stationed at Camp Perry and Erie Proving Grounds Station Hospital in Sandusky, OH. She was honorably discharged on Dec. 14, 1943. On June 5, 1943, she married Roland E. Lippert in Evanston, IL. The couple was married for 52 years until Roland preceded her in death on April 3, 1996.
The couple lived in Manitowoc and Collins for several years until moving to Milwaukee in 1955. In 1957, they moved to Oconomowoc where she worked at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. In 1969, they came to Sheboygan where Roland was employed as funeral director for Nickel's Funeral Home and Evelyn was employed at Morningside Nursing Home. Roland and Evelyn purchased the funeral home in 1976 and the name was changed to Nickel-Lippert Funeral Home. In 1990, the funeral home became Lippert Funeral Home, Inc. Following Roland's death, she transferred ownership of the funeral home to her son, Michael, and daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Charles Bartel. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and the Altar Guild and Women's Guild of the church.
Evelyn is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Pamela; her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Charles Bartel; two grandchildren, Kristin (Matthew) Woychek of Appleton, WI, James (Maureen) Lippert of Williams Bay, WI; five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Matthew, Jr. Woycheck, and Erin and Morgan Lippert; two sisters, Beulah Wood of Evansville, IN, and Gusta Barcus of New Castle, IN; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary Aders.
Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at St. John's United Church of Christ, N. 13th St. and Lincoln Ave., on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Gregory S. Whelton will officiate. The St. John's Women's Guild will conduct a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are welcome at the Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Wednesday, June 13, from 4:00p.m. unti 7:00 p.m. and again at the CHURCH, on Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. Entombment will take place in the Garden Terrace Mausoleum of Lutheran Cemetery. 
A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Mildred M. Mahlendorf
Mildred M. Mahlendorf, 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Beach Health Care Center of the Sheboygan Retirement Home. She had been a resident of the retirement home since July 1, 1992 and became a resident of Beach on December 3, 1996.
Born in Manitowoc, WI on October 20, 1903, Mildred was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Miller Matthies. She graduated from Sheboygan Business College. On September 30, 1935, she married Fred W. "Mollie" Mahlendorf in Chicago, IL. The couple made their home in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in 1969.
She was employed by Ebenreiter Woodworking Co. for 10 years, retiring in 1972, and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Mildred is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Hugh and Nancy of rural Plymouth; and four grandsons and a great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by a grandson and a brother and sister.
Interment will take place in Wildwood Cemetery with private family committal services by the Rev. Gregory S. Whelton.

Beverly C. Palecek
Beverly Catherine Palecek, 69, formerly of 3804 N. 13th St., died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at Harmony House of Sheboygan, 3319 Superior Ave., where she had been a resident for the past 2 1/2 years.
Beverly was born August 26, 1931, in Milwaukee, to the late Oliver P. and Pearl M. (Willard) Schumacher. She attended Ozaukee Co. Schools and graduated from Port Washington High School in 1949. She then graduated at the top of her class as a Registered Nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Oshkosh.
On August 16, 1952, she married Leo J. Palecek at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Fredonia. The couple lived in Fredonia and moved to Sheboygan in 1955. They were married for over 44 years when Leo died on July 2, 1997.
Beverly was a nurse at St. Alphonsus Hospital, Port Washington, for 3 years, and then at St. Nicholas Hospital for 6 years, retiring in 1961. She was a member of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish. She enjoyed designing floor plans for houses and painting the interior and exterior of houses. She also enjoyed traveling and sightseeing with Leo, and playing the piano at Harmony House.
Beverly is survived by two sons and a daughter, Jim and his wife, Linda, of Sheboygan, Greg and his wife, Susan, of West Bend, WI, and Carey Primozic and her husband, Vaughn, of Elkhart Lake; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Josh) Butzen, Adam, Chad and Derek Palecek, and Matthew Primozic; three great-grandchildren, Dominic, Samuel and Elena Butzen; her sister, Cynthia Zettler of Fredonia; other relatives and friends. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gerold Zettler.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Beverly will be celebrated at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 822 New Jersey Ave., on Saturday, April 28, at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Richard Fleischman, pastor, will be celebrant. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the mass.
Beverly's family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Harmony House for the loving and compassionate care they provided to her. She considered all of the them as her "family."
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in her name.

Nancy L. Powers
Nancy L. Powers, 62, of 805 Buffalo St., Sheboygan Falls, WI, died unexpectedly, Monday, April 2, 2001, at Sheboygan Memorial Medial Center.
Nancy was born August 27, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI and moved to the Sheboygan area as a teenager. She enjoyed flowers and gardening and loved her kittys.
Mrs. Powers was employed for many years by Armira Leather Company.
She is survived by her life long friend, Richard Klismet, Sheboygan Falls; two daughters, Kristy Meyer, Sheboygan, and Karen Roberts, Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, Amanda (Francis) Sobiech, Kiel, WI, Celeta (Eric) Kammerzelt, Whitewater, WI, and Myla (Gary) Brown, Sheboygan and two great grandchildren, Samantha and Francis, Jr. Sobiech. She was preceded in death by and infant son and daughter, a sister and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in her name for the American Cancer Society.

Shirley M. Ruppel
Shirley Mae Ruppel, 72, of 3016 W. Kay Drive, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2001, at her home.
Born April 8, 1929 in Milwaukee, Shirley was a daughter of the late Albert and Norma Bauer Thielke. On May 12, 1950, she was united in marriage to Elroy Ruppel in Portsmouth, VA.
Shirley loved to read, make crafts, play bingo, and was a dedicated mother and homemaker.
Besides her husband, Elroy, Shirley is survived by her two sons, Michael, St. Petersburg, FL, and Jeffrey, Seattle, WA; two brothers, Kenneth (Malou) Thielke, Milwaukee, and Dennis (Mary) Peuschold, Germantown, WI; three sisters, Betty (Don) Anderson, Eleva, WI, Patty (Harold) Schmidt, Antigo, WI, and Joyce Meidam, Milwaukee, WI. Further survived by brother in laws, sister in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters.
Funeral services for Shirley M. Ruppel will take place on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Eternal Light at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6909 Superior Ave. The Rev. Gregory Whelton will officiate. Entombment will take place in the Garden of Peace Mausoleum. Family and friends are welcome at the Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Sunday, April 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for Community Home Hospice.

Glen R. Sauer 
Glen R. Sauer, 79, of 3422 S. 9th Street, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at his residence.
Born September 30, 1921, in Conrad, Montana, Glen was a son of the late Phillip and Alice (Robinson) Sauer. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and served his country in W.W.II. until 1945. On May 4, 1946, he was united in marriage to Gladyce M. DeBruine in Sheboygan. They were married for 52 years before Gladyce preceded him in death on May 12, 1998.
He worked at the former Garton Toy Factory until its closing. He then worked as a machine operator at Lakeshore Display until his retirement. He was an avid reader, bowler and golfer. He enjoyed TV sports and loved to tell jokes and stories.
Glen is survived by his two daughters, Karen Lee O'Brien, Sheboygan and Ginn Ann (Paul) Lukas, Victoria, MN; four grandchildren, Raymond, III, Heather and Typton Quasius, Amanda Lukas; two great granddaughters, Courtney and Abby Quasius; a twin sister, Mary Resch, Antigo, WI; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents and his wife, Gladyce, Glen was preceded in death by a brother, Phillip.
A private family gathering will take place to celebrate Glen's life. There will be no visitation or services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

Carmen Schmidt
Carmen Schmidt, 85, formerly of 1830 N. 19th Street, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in Georgia where she had lived near her family for the past five years.
Born May 26, 1915, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Carmen was a daughter of the late Carl and Mary Poppenhagen Stanisch. She attended Jefferson School. On October 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Richard Schmidt in Topeka, KS. They were married for 41 years before Richard preceded her in death on November 14, 1984. 
Carmen was a clerk at Evan's Variety Store before retiring in 1972. She had previously worked for the Vollrath Co. She was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Carmen will be deeply missed by her three grandchildren, Karen (Brian) Chatt, Circle Pines, MN, Michael Schmidt, Clarkesville, GA, and Gayle-Rae Allen, Clarksville, GA; six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her husband Richard and her parents, Carmen was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Schmidt, and six sisters.
Funeral services for Carmen Schmidt will take place on Saturday May 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. The Rev. Bert Thompson, Pastor of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
\Memorial funds have been established in her name for the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.

Arlene E. Sonnenfeld
Arlene E. Sonnenfeld, 79, of 1717 N. 28th St., died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, where she had been a patient the past two months.
Born May 13, 1921, in Sheboygan, Arlene was a daughter of John and Emily Hartmann. She attended Trinity Lutheran School and Sheboygan Business College. On June 27, 1942, she was united in marriage to Ruben Sonnenfeld in Sheboygan. The couple was married for 50 years before Ruben preceded her in death on June 28, 1992.
Arlene was employed for 23 years as head cashier at Piggly Wiggly, retiring in 1984. She was a volunteer at the Sheboygan Senior Center and the Red Cross Blood Mobile. She enjoyed knitting, dancing, bowling and golf. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was also confirmed. 
She is survived by one son, James, Winona, MN; three grandchildren, Robin (Steve) Jenkins, Eagan, MN, Terry (Jodi) Sonnenfeld, Winona, MN, and Eric (Jamie) Sonnenfeld, Merced, CA; eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Hannah, and Amanda Jenkins, Stefan & Megan Sonnenfeld, Kayla, Eric, Jr., and Andrew Sonnenfeld and two sisters, Lorraine Schroeder and Wilma Wuestenhagen She is further survived by a special friend, Martin Eggebeen, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Besides her parents and husband, Ruben, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Hartmann and a daughter-in-law, Sonnia Sonnenfeld.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. The Rev. Kevin R. Loughran, assistant pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Thursday from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name for Trinity Lutheran Church.

Eleanor Anna Stemplinge
Eleanor Anna Stemplinger, 91, formerly of 2109 N. 19th Street, was born into eternal life on Thursday,April 19, 2001, at Meadow View Manor where she had been a resident since 1994.
She was born in Sheboygan on September 6, 1909, a daughter of the late Louis and Frances Gruber Aschenbrenner. She was a graduate of Holy Name Catholic School. On July 27, 1929, Eleanor and John "Hans" Stemplinger were married at St. Dominic Catholic Church. Hans preceded her in death on November 3, 1966.
Eleanor was employed at the American (later Thonet) Chair Company from 1966 until her retirement in 1977. She and Hans were lifelong members of St. Dominic Catholic Church and she belonged to the Christian Mother's Society of the church. They also were very active in the Bavarian Society and D'Werdenfelser Schuplatter Club. She loved gardening and playing cards, and was always ready to help her family and friends when they needed assistance.
Eleanor is survived by a sister-in-law, Mary Aschenbrenner of Sheboygan; two nephews, Donald (DaNiel) Aschenbrenner of Tomah, and William Aschenbrenner of Plymouth; four nieces, Celene (Lon) Kuntze of Sheboygan, Joann (Roger) Hintz of Waldo, Mary (James) Hawkins of Kenosha, and Heidi Braun of Ripon; other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred, Aloys "Lefty", Wilhelm, and William Aschenbrenner; and two sisters, Verona "Fronie" Aschenbrenner and Frances Braun.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Eleanor will be celebrated at St. Dominic Catholic Church, N. 21st St. and Geele Ave., on Friday, April 27, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. James Jarumbo, pastor, as celebrant. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church, on Friday, from 12:00 noon until the time of mass. Eleanor was laid to rest on Friday, April 20, at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in her name.

Thomas C. Street
Thomas C. Street, 42, formerly of 1833 N. 20th St., of N9096 Dairyland Dr., Cleveland, WI, passed away at St. Nicholas Hospital on Monday, June 4, 2001.
Tom was born in Sheboygan on April 23, 1959, to Charles D. and Margaret L. (Denecke) Street. He attended North High School.
Tom owned and operated SEMCO which was formed to help quadriplegics live a better life with the quadjoy computer adaptive mouse. In 1986, he moved to Florida and operated Street Electric in Mulberry, FL, returning to Sheboygan in 1993. Prior to moving to Florida, he had worked at Vinyl Plastics Co. in Sheboygan Falls.
Tom is survived by his mother, Margaret of Cleveland; brother and sister-in-law, William and Debra Street of Kiel; a niece and two nephews, Crystal, William and Michael Street; aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, with Guy Marshall of The Sheboygan Church of Christ officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home, on Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.
A memorial fund will be established in his name. 

Ruth Martha (Schwaller) Wagner
April 24, 1913 to June 2, 2001
88 years old
Ruth Wagner, of 2525 N. 10th Street, Sheboygan, passed away on June 2, 2001, after a two-year battle with cancer. Ruth was the daughter of the late Andrew and Martha (Manthey) Schwaller. She attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School and also graduated from Sheboygan Business College with the Class of 1929-30.
Ruth was married to Marvin H. Wagner on September 28, 1935. Marvin preceded her in death in 1968. A brother, Roland Schwaller, also preceded her in death.
Ruth was employed for 14 years as an office employee at Enzo Jel Company and also as a part time employee at Katherine-K. She devoted 18 years of her retirement to the foster grandparent program of the Sheboygan School System from July of 1978 to November of 1998. She was also a member of St. Anne's Christian Mothers of Holy Name of Jesus Church.
Ruth is survived by two children, Robert J. (Judy) Wagner and Susan R. Haas (fiancee' Kenneth Brulla); five grandchildren, Mary (James) Gordon, Roberta (Scott) Post, Carla Heimerman (fiancee' Jeff Kohlhagen), Donovan Haas, and Julie (Mark) Williams; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Gordon, Samantha Gordon, Jessica Heimerman, Michael Heimerman, Corbin Post, and Sara Ruth Williams; three sister-in-laws, Valva Schwaller, Joyce Konkel, and Alice Wagner. She is also survived by Larry (Nancy) Haas, and many special cousins, relatives, friends, and neighbors. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 4, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 807 Superior Ave. The Rev. James E. Connell will celebrate the Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome at the church on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. 
A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Evangeline E. Winkel
Evangeline E. Winkel, 82, of 1231 Eisner Ave., formerly of 124 S. Grant Street, Howards Grove, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2001, at her residence.
Born September 28, 1918, in Sheboygan, Evangeline was a daughter of the late Fred and Geralda Linder Horn. She attended Sheboygan County Schools. On September 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Hubert Winkel at Faith United Church of Christ, Town of Sheboygan. She loved to play cards and put together puzzles.
She was a member of Our Shepherd United Church of Christ in Howards Grove.
Evangeline is survived by two nieces, Janelle (Ron) Gooding, Sheboygan, and Barbara Grunewald; two nephews, Edwin Winkel and Tommy Winkel; a brother-in-law, Carl Franz, Sheboygan; a sister-in-law, Harriet Winkel, Sheboygan and many friends. Besides her husband, Hubert, she was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Franz.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. The Rev. Mark Jaberg, pastor Our Shepherd United Church of Christ, Howards Grove, will officiate. Relatives and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Wildwood Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in her name for Our Shepherd UCC Church.

Harvey A. Wunsch
Harvey A. Wunsch, 85, of N9220 Cty LS, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home where he had been a resident for the past year.
Born May 4, 1916, in Sheboygan, Harvey was a son of the late Hugo E. and Ella Vogel Wunsch. He graduated from Central High School in 1935 and the U.W. Agriculture Short Course in 1938. On July 20, 1940, he was united in marriage to Doris H. Reische at St. John's Ev. & Reformed Church. Doris and Harvey farmed in the Town of Mosel for their entire life. The couple were married for 59 years before Doris preceded him in death on February 24, 2000.
Harvey was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Haven, WI. He was a charter member of the Sheboygan County Farm Bureau, a past member of the Grace Lutheran Church Council, a past member of the School Board of the Town of Mosel, a member of the Sheboygan County Historical Society, the 4-H Alumni Association, the Holstein Association, the Lakeshore Farm Management Association, and a past president of the Wisconsin Hatcheries Association.
Harvey is survived by his three children, Barbara (Karl) Kaeppler, Howards Grove, WI, Dianne (Dr. Alfred) Ferris, Tampa, FL, Warren (Joan) Wunsch, Haven; nine grandchildren, ten great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents and wife Doris, Harvey was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie, and his grandson, Mark.
Funeral services for Harvey will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Grace Lutheran Church, W1264 Cty FF, Haven, WI, with the Rev. Ronald D. Pederson, officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome at the Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday at the CHURCH from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Grace Lutheran Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.