Charles Henry "Len" Shorey and Anita Maude "Nita" (Shidell) Shorey are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Ruth Bernice Shorey and John Shorey are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Charles W. "Carl" Shorey and Marie E. (Berghammer) (Potvin) Shorey are buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Town of Kronenwetter, Marathon Co., WI. Thanks to Billiongraves for making this image available.

Robert Henry Shorey and Evelyn E. (Mohr) Shorey are buried in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Town of Kronenwetter, Marathon Co., WI. Thanks to Billiongraves for making this image available.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, May 26, 1894

Mr. Charles Shorey returned home after an absence of several months. He is the owner of a fine wheel.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, April 13, 1895

Mr. Chas. Shorey is very sick with pneumonia, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Tempest in Grand Rapids. His recovery is a matter of much concern to those in attendance at his bedside.

Centralia Enterprise and Tribune, Centralia, WI, April 27, 1895

Mr. Charles Shorey, whose recent illness with pneumonia confined him to the house for some time, is able to be up and about.

The Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, May 2, 1899

Chas. Shorey and Miss Nita Schidel of Sherry were married in that village at 8 p. m. Monday by Rev. A. F. Ladwig of this city.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Tuesday, December 23, 1913

LITTLE LIFE GOES -

Ruth Bernice, aged one year, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shorey, Johnson avenue, died shortly after three o'clock yesterday afternoon from congestion of the brain, after a day's illness with a severe cold. Interment will be made at Pine Grove cemetery tomorrow afternoon, following funeral services conducted by Rev. James M. Duer, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at the home at 2 o'clock.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 12, 1918, shows Charles Henry Shorey is employed as a Gas Maker for Wausau Gas Co., Wausau, WI.

The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on September 10, 1918, shows Adam George Shorey is employed Inspecting Machine Parts at Nash Motor Co., Kenosha, WI.

George Allen and Ermgard Martha "Erma" Heyer Marriage Record.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Saturday, September 29, 1928

NEWS OF SOCIETY

The marriage of Miss Ermgard Heyer of this city and George Allen of Winnetka, Illinois, was solemnized at 4:00 o'clock Wednesday, September 26, at the Grace Lutheran church of Chicago. The Rev. Walter Wietzke performed the double ring ceremony. The bride was attired in a lovely gown of white satin trimmed with Duchesse lace. It was fashioned in tight bodice effect and bouffant skirt. Her veil of tulle was trimmed with the same lace and caught in cap effect with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of large white chrysanthemums and babies-breath. The only attendants were Miss Oleva Hanneman and Alfred Gottschalk, both of this city. The maid of honor wore a pretty frock of powder blue taffeta trimmed with cream lace and a headdress of rhinestones, and wore a bouquet of butterfly roses and blue hycinthias. After the ceremony at 6:00 o'clock dinner was served the bridal party at the Hotel Lasalle. Hr. and Mrs. Edward Heyer and son, Junior, of this city were the only other out-of-town guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Allen will spend their honeymoon motoring through Eastern points and Canada. They will reside at 806 Elm street, Winnetka, Illinois.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Thursday, November 12, 1936

Charles Shorey

Funeral services for Charles Shorey, 62, town of Weston, who died yesterday at a local hospital after a long illness, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ritter & Deutsch funeral home, the Rev. J. J. Ashcroft officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. Mr. Shorey was born May 15, 1874, in Wisconsin Rapids. He has operated a farm in the town of Weston for twenty-seven years. He was married to Neta Shidell, May 1, 1899, in Wood county. Mrs. Shorey survives him. Also surviving are eight children, Adam and Ralph Shorey, Milwaukee, Mrs. Wayne Paddock, Three Lakes, Mrs. Raymond Hauser and Friedrich Shorey, Rockford, Ill., and Robert, Charles, Jr., and Raymond Shorey, at home; four sisters, Mrs. James McVey, Mrs. E. B. Anderson, Mrs. Clarence Ferris and Mrs. Mary Caldwell, Portland, Ore.

The Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, Marathon Co., WI, Monday, January 23, 1939

Ermgard M. Allen And Ralph C. Shorey Wed at Church Parsonage

Wearing a crepe frock of peacock blue and a shoulder corsage of gardenias, Mrs. Ermgard M. Allen, this city, a former resident of Fresno, Cal., exchanged nuptial vows with Ralph C. Shorey, Milwaukee, before the Rev. William Spiegel, pastor of St. Stephen's church, Saturday evening at the church parsonage. Mrs. Harold Brown, a sister of the bride and her only attendant, wore a frock of dusty rose crepe and a shoulder bouquet of pink roses, sweet peas and forget-me-nots. The bridegroom was attended by George Harrington, Milwaukee. Following the ceremony, the wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. C. Heyer, E. Kickbusch street, to a group of 20 relatives and friends. The table was decorated with white tapers and a bowl of white spring flowers. Mrs. Julius Tews and daughter, Bernadine, Bowler, Miss Leone Mundt, Birnamwood, and George Harrington, Milwaukee, were out-of-town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Shorey will reside in Milwaukee and will be at home to friends after February 1.

Anita Maude "Nita" (Shidell) Shorey

Adam George Shorey and Alice Sophia Matter Marriage Record.

The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, Tuesday, May 24, 1949

Mother of City Resident Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Meta Shorey, 69, Wisconsin Rapids, mother of Mrs. Wayne Paddock of Rhinelander, were held yesterday afternoon in Wausau. Mrs. Shorey died last Thursday in Chesterton, Ind. Born June 18, 1879, in Fond du Lac, Mrs. Shorey was married May 1, 1899, at Milladore, Wis., to Charles Shorey, who died in Wausau, in 1936. The couple operated a farm in Marathon County for many years. The rites for Mrs. Shorey were held in the Ritter and Deutsch Funeral Home in Wausau with the Rev. Carl Nagel of the Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church of Schofield officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. Besides Mrs. Paddock, survivors include six sons, Adam and Ralph of Milwaukee, Charles and Raymond of Schofield, and Fred and Robert of Westin; another daughter, Mrs. Raymond Hauser of Rockford, Ill.; five brothers, Wallace Shidell of Schofield, William of Milwaukee, Richard of Vesper, James of Hope, N. D., and John of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. John Becker, Wisconsin Rapids, and Mrs. O. M. Paulson of California, and 16 grandchildren.

The Milwaukee Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Wednesday, May 17, 1950

Death, Funeral Notices

SHOREY - RALPH C., 1233 N. 19th st. Sun, May 14, aged 46 yeears, beloved husband of Erma (nee Heyer), dear father of Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman of Fresno, Calif., Kathleen and Ralph Jr; also survived by 5 brothers, 2 sisters, mother-in-law, 1 son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and other relatives. Services Wed, May 17, at 1:30 p. m., at the Jung Funeral Home, 2506 W Vliet st. Interment Valhalla, In state Tues., after 2 p. m.

The Rhinelander Daily News, Rhinelander, Oneida Co., WI, Wednesday, May 17, 1950

Mrs. W. Paddock's Brother Buried Today

Funeral services for Ralph Shorey, 46, of Milwaukee, a brother of Mrs. Wayne Paddock, Route 1, were held this afternoon in Milwaukee. Mr. Shorey, who was born in Marathon county May 8, 1904, and married to Erma Allen in Wausau Jan. 21, 1939, died Sunday after a several months illness. He had lived in Milwaukee since 1929 and was a pipeline maintenance man. Surviving are his wife, one son, two daughters, five brothers and two sisters.

The Rhinelander Daily News, Stevens Point, WI, Wednesday, July 3, 1957

Mrs. W. R. Paddock's Brother Dies at 55

Funeral services were held this afternoon in Wausau for Charles W. Shorey, 55, brother of Mrs. W. R. Paddock of Rhinelander, who died Sunday in a Wausau hospital after being ill for a week. A heart condition caused his death. Mr. Shorey was born Jan. 12, 1902, in Kelly, a Marathon county community, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shorey. He was married in Wausau April 14, 1945, to Mrs. Marie Berghammer Potvin, who survives. He was employed as a paper machine tender at the Rothschild plant of Marathon Corp. for 38 years. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving, besides the widow, are two step-sons, Lyle Potvin of Los Angeles, Calif., and Virgil Potvin of Milwaukee; four brothers, Robert Shorey of Schofield and Raymond, Adam and Fred Shorey, all of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Hauser of Rockford., Ill, and Mrs. Paddock of Rhinelander, and three grandchildren.

Ermgard Martha "Erma" (Heter) (Allen) (Shorey) Bohannan Death Record.

The Northern Virginia Daily, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, Monday, December 29, 2008

Ralph C. Shorey Jr., 62, of Strasburg died Saturday at his home. The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winchester by the Rev. Dr. John Sound. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg. Mr. Shorey was born April 2, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Ralph Chester and Erma Heyer Shorey, Sr. He was a Navy veteran, a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Winchester and was a retired electrical engineer. Surviving are his wife, Casandra Poe Shorey; three sons, Ralph Shorey, III of Iowa, William Shorey and Daniel Shorey both of Virginia; a sister, Kathie Jansen of Arizona; and eight grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg.

The Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ, Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Kathleen Ruth Jansen, 82, of Flagstaff, passed away December 17, 2014 at the Peaks Assisted Living. She was born January 18, 1932 in Evanston, IL to Erma and George Allen. Mrs. Jansen worked many years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She loved learning, her education didn’t end with her Masters degree, she continued learning taking in all she could get. She was active in her community serving as Docent at the Museum of Northern Arizona and as a member of CASA. She was a vibrant woman who loved people and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Elizabeth Hartman and brother Ralph Shorey. Survivors include her children David (Paula), Chris (Sandy) and Dana Jansen, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The Jansen family would like to express their appreciation to the Peaks and staff for the many years of outstanding care. A private family interment was held at Citizens Cemetery. A gathering to celebrate her life will be planned in the spring. In Lieu of flowers please consider donations in Kathleen’s honor to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Memories and condolences can be sent to the family directly or online at www.norvelowensmortuary.com Arrangements are under the direction of Norvel Owens Mortuary. This obituary was prepared by the Advertising Department (928) 556-2279.

OBITUARY printed in the Wausau Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 3, 1998, and typed for the Marathon Co., WI Obit Forum by Betty Martz.

Bernice Hannemann, 78, 1908 Walnut St., Wausau, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1998, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital.

Survivors include her husband, Ervin Hannemann; three daughters, Harriet (Edward) Adamski, Wausau, and Phyllis (Gary) Albright, and Georgia (Terry) Ludwig, all of Mosinee; one son, Roger (Lisa) Hannemann, Wausau; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Evelyn Shorey, Weston, and Marie Czerwinski, Lorraine (Ed) Colcord, and Marcella (Leroy) Tasche, all of Wausau.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Wausau. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Visitation will be at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau.

A photo of Bernice was included in the original newspaper obituary.

Bernice was born March 8, 1920 and died November 1, 1998 in Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.

b. 17 DEC 1862
d. 11 NOV 1947

Frank F. Berghammer, 84, Athens, Wisconsin, a retired farmer, died Tuesday at Athens following a lingering illness. The Rev. Norman Thomas will officiate at rites in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Athens, tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock and burial will be in the church cemetery. Funeral Home, N. W. Gilles and Son.

Mr. Berghammer was born December 12, 1862, in Poppenwimm, Bavaria, Germany and was married in Germany to Anna Uttendorfer. In addition to his former farm work, he at one time operated a shoe repair shop in Athens for 10 years.

Survivors are the widow; three sons, Frank and John Berghammer, Rochester, Minn., and Henry Berghammer, Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Shorey, Schofield, and Mrs. Albert Eckhart, Watertown; two brothers, Charles Berghammer, Woodland, and Henry Berghammer, Athens; 23 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Athens, Wisconsin, Record Newspaper, April 1952

Funeral Services Held Tuesday Morning for Mrs. Anna Berghammer

Mrs. Anna Berghammer, 86, a former town of Johnson resident, died Sunday morning at the home of her son, Henry Berghammer in Athens, where she had been making her home the past 4 and one-half years. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Anthony's Catholic Church, with Rev. N. W. Thomas officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Berghammer was born Feb. 14, 1866 in (Mitterhausen, Bavaria) Germany, and was married there May 24, 1889 to Frank Berghammer. They came to America in 1897 and lived in Lomira prior to living in the town of Johnson. Mr. Berghammer died in Athens November 11, 1947.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert Eckert, Milwaukee and Mrs. Charles Shorey of Schofield; three sons, Henry Berghammer, Athens, John and Frank Berghammer, Rochester, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Schuechl, Minneapolis and Mrs. Lena Weitl of Munich, Germany; three brothers, Charles Uttendorfer of Milwaukee, Michael Uttendorfer of Seattle, Wash. and Louis Uttendorfer of Lynbrook, N. Y.; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Arthur and Gilbert Berghammer, Harold Fiedler, Eddie Schreiner, Bernard Schmitt and Edward Gierl.

Relatives and friends attending the funeral were Mrs. Carl Eckert and Charles Uttendorfer, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shorey, Schofield; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berghammer and Mr. and Mrs. John Berghammer, Rochester, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berghammer and Mrs. Cecelia Wittenbel, Woodland, Wis.; Mrs. Norman Hader, Hartford and Mrs. Marie Scheuchl, Minneapolis.

Mon, Nov 7, 2005

Elmer M. Tesch

Elmer M. Tesch, 88, of Schofield passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005. He went to be with the Lord with his family by his side.

Elmer was born Oct. 31, 1917, in Wausau to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Kohnhorst) Tesch. On Jan. 25, 1947, he married Lauretta Krohn at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death Sept. 6, 1992.

Elmer served in the Medical Corp for the U.S. Army. He fought in World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge and the Eurpoean African-Middle Eastern Campaign. Elmer earned several medals, including Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He was a member of both the American Legion Post No. 492 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post No. 8895. Elmer was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church prior to his illness. Before retiring in 1979, Elmer had worked for the village of Rothschild.

Elmer is survived by eight sons, Eugene Tesch of Wausau, DuWayne Tesch of Honolulu, Hawaii, Terrance (Jeanette) Tesch of Wausau, Gordon (Rocio) Tesch of Rota, Spain, Dale (Diane) Tesch and Robert (Karen) Tesch, all of Wausau, Michael (Mary Jo) Tesch of Schofield and William Tesch of Schofield; five daughters, Kathleen Loveless of Schofield, Judith Reely of Angola, Ind., Cheryl (Kevin) Sigmund of Colfax, Joyce (Daniel) Adamski of Rothschild and Penney (Daniel) Christianson of Schofield; 32 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Borth of Wausau; three half-sisters, Ruth, Carol and Alice; and two half-brothers, William and Roger Tesch. He was further preceded in death by one grandson, Isaac Sigmund; one son-in-law, Phil Loveless; one sister, Esther Shorey; and four brothers, Hilbert, Arnold, Melvin and Alfred Tesch.

Elmer had great honor for God and his country. He was a loving father, grandpa, friend and neighbor. For many years, Elmer enjoyed gardening, mowing lawn and raking leaves. He also enjoyed visiting his friends at local nursing homes, always helping others when needed. Elmer always will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his faith in God, his smile and these values he left behind in his children. He will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, neighbors and all those that came to know him.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau. The Rev. Woodrow Baumgartner and Mr. Steven Keller will officiate. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park with full military honors performed by American Legion Montgomery Plant Post No. 10. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Helke Funeral Home and again Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Unit at Kennedy Park Nursing Home, Schofield.

We would like to thank Karen and Linda of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Service as well as the wonderful staff at Kennedy Park for all the love and care they gave Dad during his stay.

Wausau Daily Herald (WI) - March 29, 2008

Deceased Name: Evelyn E. Shorey

Evelyn E. Shorey, 90, formerly of Weston, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Riverview Nursing Home, Tomahawk. Evelyn and her late husband, Robert, farmed for many years until their retirement. Survivors include three children, Robert J. (Kathy) Shorey, Bowler, Darlene Durkee, Tomahawk, and Karen (LeRoy) Stetzer, Greenwood; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorraine Colcord, Marie Czerwinski and Marcella (LeRoy) Tasche, all of Wausau; and other relatives and friends. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hayden-Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield, where there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Evelyn Shorey

Evelyn E. Shorey, 90, formerly of Weston, died Thursday, March 27, 2008, at the Riverview Nursing Home, Tomahawk.

Evelyn was born July 6, 1917, in the Town of Frankfort. the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Gribowski) Mohr. She married Robert H. Shorey on August 19, 1939. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1993, after 54 years of marriage. She and her husband farmed for many years until their retirement. Her enjoyments included camping, baking, cooking, gardening, embroidery, playing pool with the neighbors, traveling with the gals to Las Vegas and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include three children, Robert J. (Kathy) Shorey, Bowler, Darlene Durkee, Tomahawk, and Karen (LeRoy) Stelzer, Greenwood; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and soon to be great-great grandchild; three sisters, Lorraine Colcord, Marie Czerwinski and Marcella (LeRoy) Tasche, all of Wausau; many nieces and nephews; one Aunt, Martha Christiansen and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter, JoAnn, sister, Bernice Hannemann and two brothers. Norman and Leonard Mohr. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. Father Allan Slowiak will officiate. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2008, at Hayden-Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield, where there will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Hayden-Buettgen Funeral Home, Schofield, assisted the family with arrangements.

Visitation: Date/Time: March 31, 2008/4:00 PM; Location: 948 Grand Ave., Schofield, WI 54476

Service: Date/Time: April 1, 2008/11:00 AM; Location: 602 Military Road, Rothschild, WI 54474

Randall C. (Ninneman) Widstrand, 53, died on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at his home in Reeseville, WI. Mr. Widstrand was born on Jan. 11, 1950, in Wausau, the son of Raymond and Elaine (Ninneman) Shorey. He was married to Lynda C. (Anderson) Ludtke on Nov. 1, 1986, in West Allis. Randy graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Ill, in 1968, and later served in the U.S. Army. He worked in law enforcement for the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department and also in National City, Calif. Randy was working for Perry-Judd Printing in Waterloo. Singing was his passion. Randy sang and played keyboard in various bands throughout his life. He also enjoyed golf, scuba diving, tennis, softball, bowling and karaoke. He was proud of his leadership abilities and served on various boards and committees. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Reeseville. Survivors include his loving wife, Lynda C. Widstrand (Anderson), Reeseville; three children, Laura (Jon) Radtke, Brookfield, Diann (Robert) Jansen, Sussex, and Eric (Connie) Ludtke, West Bend; six grandchildren, Alex, Daniel and Michael Radtke, Emily Jansen and Aireyonna and Dustin Ludtke; one brother, Ronald (Peggy) Widstrand, Galena, Ill.; two nephews, Eric Widstrand, Seattle, Wash., and Mark Widstrand, Franfort, Ill.; one nieces, Julie (Michael) Knazer, Highland, Ill; one great-nephew, Andrew Knazer; his mother-in-law, Mary Jane Goad, Mayville; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine DeVriendt; his father, Raymond Shorey; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Heim; and one nephew, Alan Joseph Miller.

Randall Charles Widstrand (born about 1944) was married November 1, 1986, in Milwaukee Co., WI, to Lynda Carole (Anderson) Ludtke (born about 1950). Randall was buried in Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin, WI.

WAUWATOSA

Lynda C. Widstrand

July 13, 1944 - May 23, 2009

Lynda C. Widstrand (nee Anderson) died Saturday, May 23, 2009, at age 64. She was born July 13, 1944, in Milwaukee.

She is the daughter of the late Lester F. Anderson and Mary Jane Anderson (nee Benson) and stepdaughter of the late Macy Goad. She was united in marriage to Norman Ludtke on July 20, 1963. She then married Randall C. Widstrand on Nov. 1, 1986, in West Allis. Lynda graduated in 1962 from East Troy High School. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville, where she ran the Sunday School and sat on the Board of Directors. She is survived by her three children, Laura (Jon) Radtke, Diann (Robert) Janson, and Eric (Gale) Ludtke; six grandchildren, Alexander, Danielle, and Michael Radtke, Emily Janson, and Aireyonna and Dustin Ludtke; her sister Kathryn (Alan) Miller; brothers Frederick (Darlene) Anderson, and David (Janet) Anderson. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Widstrand; mother Mary Jane Goad; father Lester F. Anderson; stepfather Macy Goad; sisters, Vicky Anderson and Evelyn Heim; brother-in-law Kenneth Heim; and nephews, Alan Joseph Miller and Andrew Heim. A visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 29, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. at The Lutheran Home Chapel, 7500 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa. Donations to Ovarian Cancer Research or Immanuel Lutheran Church of Reeseville would be appreciated. Harder Funeral Home of Brookfield is serving the family. Contact them at 781-8350 or visit www.harderfuneralhome.com for directions and to leave condolences.