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Jean S. Lass

Jean S. Lass, age 75, of Rhinelander, formerly of Jennings, died on Oct. 10, 2008 at the Friendly Village in Rhinelander. She was born on Sept. 7, 1933 in Crandon to Earl and Delilah (Cyrus) Brownell.

Jean attended schools in Crandon, graduating from the Crandon High School in 1951. She married Raymond Lass on March 21, 1952 in Crandon and they then moved to the Jennings area.

Jean lived her entire adult life in Jennings doing what she loved most, taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening and cooking and she was a longtime member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Crandon.

She is survived by her daughter, Shari (David) Wolczewski of Big Bend; sons, Richard Lass of Rhinelander and Jeffrey Lass of Pelican Lake; granddaughter, Yvonne (Willie) Sobieski of Severance, Colo.; great-granddaughter, Anastasia Sobieski; sister, Shirley (Frank) Meister of Pelican Lake; and brother, Ted (Virginia) Brownell of Crandon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond on March 3, 1995 and her parents.

Visitation for Jean will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. with funeral services following at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Crandon. The Reverend Marvin P. Singh will officiate. The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414/www.carlsonfh.com) is handling the arrangements for the Lass family.

Frances “Fran” Richardson

Frances “Fran” Richardson, age 77, of Allouez and of Arbutus Lake passed away at her and her daughter’s home in Green Bay. She was born May 6, 1931 in Chicago to the late Antione and Yvonne (Morass) Lambert.

On Sept. 13, 1952, she married Paul “Fuzz” Richardson at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Chicago. She and Fuzz had lived in Blue Island, Ill., Burlington and Colorado prior to retiring to Arbutus Lake. Fuzz preceded her in death on July 25, 2002.

Fran had been a maintenance manager at a nursing home. She also worked at Cruvers Plastic Co. as a inspector, was a model and clerk at Woolworth’s, worked at National Biscuit Co. and also Bell Telephone Co. She had also tied flys for the Mepps Company at her home. Fran also loved fishing, golfing and her card club where she played cribbage.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Taylor; three grandchildren, Nadine (John) Westimayer, Paul Bohac and Christopher Taylor; and four great-grandchildren, Paige, Zoë, Logan and Tyrell.

Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; one sister, Julie Ainsworth; and two brothers, Marcel Lambert and Roger Lambert.

Friends may call at the Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street in De Pere, after 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 until the time of service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ed Leiskau officiating. Go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences.

Thelma E. (Erickson) Allard

Thelma E. Allard (nee Erickson), age 92, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 8, 2008. She was born July 9, 1916 in Northland.

Her husband Ashton preceded her in death as well as four sisters and one brother. She is survived by her three sons, Larry (Ell), Don (Sue) and Brian (Shirley) Allard. She is also survived by two sisters, Rachel and Bertha, as well as, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Thelma loved spending time with her family, as well as going up north with her sons. She enjoyed her work at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a dietitian in the 1960’s.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, N8728 S. Coop Rd. in Menasha, with Reverend Virgil Hanson officiating. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Interment was in Cavour Cemetery in Cavour on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. A memorial will be established for Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church building fund. Online condolences can be sent at www.wichmannfargo.com.

Alyson “Ali” Carol Gibson

Alyson “Ali” Carol Gibson, age 26, went to eternal peace on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Visitation was on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weber-Hill Funeral Home in Crandon. A funeral service followed at 2 p.m.

Ali was born July 5, 1982 to Beth (Deaton) and Jerry Gibson. She is survived by her parents; sister, Nikki (Ryan) Schultz; nieces, Paris and Addyson; special cousin, Cami Deaton; special mother and aunt, Julie Deaton; paternal grandmother, Marilyn Bobo and many, many close family members and friends, all whom Ali had a special place in their hearts. She was preceded to her final journey by maternal grandparents, Jesse and Jean (Spencer) Deaton; paternal grandfather, Sam Bobo; cousin, Jimmy Deaton; and very special friend, Krista Elam.

Ali endured a lifetime of struggles with health issues that others could only imagine. Due to her survival spirit and despite her trials, she continued on to become a beautiful, spiritual young woman. She inspired everybody that knew her. Heaven has gained the most beautiful angel of all. She is now forever free.

There isn’t a song that Ali doesn’t know. She loves all music more than most. Her wonderful sense of humor and mischievous nature made everybody who knew her love her. She touched so many peoples’ hearts; every heart she touched has been forever changed for the better and now aches from her passing.

Pallbearers include JD Bell, Marky Deaton, Jesse Greene, Jason Marvin, Dylan Sears, Dustin Sears and John VanToll.

The Argonne Catholic Cemetery will be her final resting place.

On My Passing

Grieve not for me when I have passed.

Tis such a selfish thing.

For I have slipped life’s bonds at last.

For all Eternity.

And though you can not understand.

Such peace I’ve never known.

Still sorrow wells within your heart,

and death you yet bemoan.

Let grief be ours and ours alone.

If anyone should grieve.

It should be those of us now gone.

For those who yet must be.

Irene M. Joppa

Irene M. Joppa, age 91, of Laona, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at the NuRoc Community Healthcare Center in Blackwell. Irene was born Feb. 23, 1917 in Laona, the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine (Gotz) Godin.

She married Maurice Joppa on June 28, 1937 in Laona. Irene was a longtime cafeteria worker for the Laona School District. She was a longtime member of St. Leonard Catholic Church and Christian Mothers. Irene enjoyed sewing, reading, baking, refunding, traveling and enjoying her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family.

She is survived by two sons, Leroy (Sue) Joppa of Laona and Roger (Connie) Joppa of Duluth, Minn.; six grandchildren, Amy (Tom) Trksak, Father Mark Joppa, Paul (Bridget) Joppa, Mary Joppa, Ann (Michael) Blunt and Kathy (Doug) Liebl; 10 great-grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Roy (Kathryn) Godin of Laona; sisters-in-law, Patsy Godin of Laona, Anna Marie Godin of Wabeno, Jean Joppa and Lila Stone; and brothers-in-law, Dean Joppa and Lloyd (Irene) Joppa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Catherine; husband, Maurice; sister, Florence (John) Pollack; and brothers, Lloyd, Ed and Erv.

Visitation was on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Leonard Catholic Church. Funeral Mass followed at noon at the church. Concelebrating the mass was Father Mark Joppa and Father John Cerkas. Interment was in the Laona Cemetery. Weber-Hill Funeral Home of Crandon assisted the family with the arrangements.

Judith E. Hess

Judith E. Hess, age 60, of Wabeno, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. Judy was born May 21, 1948 in Iron River, Michigan, the daughter of the Alfred and Joyce (Anderson) Bunker.

She attended and graduated from St. Andrews High School in Saginaw, Mich. After graduation she continued her education at Northern Michigan University where she earned her Bachelors and Master Degree in education. Judy taught at Laona Elementary School for 34 years where many teachers and students were very fond of her.

On Dec. 1, 1984 at St. Leonard Catholic Church, Laona she married John Hess.

She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, John; son, J.P. Hess of Laona; mother, Joyce Bunker of Saginaw, Mich.; brother, Gary Bunker of Saginaw, Mich.; aunts and uncle, Frank and Charlotte Anderson of Florida and June Curtis of Saginaw, Mich.; and special friend, Gail Bauer of Saginaw, Mich. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Alfred; sister-in-law, Dorothy; and special aunt, Jeanine Anderson.

Visitation was held on Monday, Oct. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Leonard Catholic Church in Laona. Funeral mass followed at 11 a.m. with Father John Cerkas officiating. Interment was at the Laona Cemetery. Weber-Hill Funeral Home of Crandon, (715) 478-2322, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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