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Elaine E Koerwitz
July 05, 1923 - December 19, 2002
Birthplace: Neenah, Wi
Resided In: Oshkosh WI USA
Visitation: December 23, 2002
Service: December 23, 2002
Cemetery: Lake View Memorial Park
Elaine E. Koerwitz, age 79, a resident of Omro Care Center, died on Thursday morning, December 19, 2002. She was born in Neenah, on July 5, 1923 a daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Hildebrandt) Koerwitz. Elaine had worked for and retired from Mercy Medical Center. She enjoyed listening to country music and traveling, and was a member of Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oshkosh.
Surviving are two brothers, Dan (Marilyn) Koerwitz of Nashotah, and Walter (Janet) Koerwitz of Oshkosh. Elaine also prized her nieces, Kristyn, Cathy, and Colleen; nephews, Scott, David, John and Chris.
Funeral services for Elaine will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 23, 2002 at the Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 300 N. Eagle Street, with the Rev. Jeffrey Berg officiating. Family and friends may call at the Seefeld Eagle Street Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Carl J. Miller
July 05, 1914 - December 21, 2002
Birthplace: New York, New York
Resided In: Oshkosh WI USA
Visitation: December 23, 2002
Service: December 23, 2002
Cemetery: Lake View Memorial Park
Carl J. Miller died Saturday, December 21, 2002 at Manorcare Health Services in Appleton. Carl was born to Rose and Abe Muzikonski on July 5, 1914 in New York City. Carl was an attentive and thoughtful son and brother.
After graduating high school, Carl attended Brooklyn College. Mr. Miller operated a retail store in New Jersey and helped support his sisters, Betty, Dubby, and Arleane, through nursing school. In 1942 Mr. Miller volunteered to serve in the Army. In 1944, while on combat duty with the infantry in Italy, he was severely injured. After extensive surgery and rehabilitation he was discharged with honors from the Army in 1946.
On October 29, 1944 Carl wed Mary Gelfant in Brooklyn, New York. They lived in Brooklyn until two years ago, when they moved to Neenah. Carl was a devoted husband, always referring to Mary as, “My beautiful wife.” She died last year.
Carl and Mary had two daughters, Susan and Marleen. Susan died in childhood. In 1974 Marleen wed Richard Tanzer. Carl was a loving and generous father and father-in-law. He was a playful and kind grandfather to Marleen and Richard’s children: Aviva, Beth, Rachel, and David.
Mr. Miller was a well-respected shopkeeper for many years in Brooklyn and then in Manhattan. He was active in community life, being a member of the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Brotherhood of Temple Ahavath Sholom. Mr. Miller also served on the synagogue’s board of trustees.
Carl will be mourned by his daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Mr. Miller will be held at 1:30 PM (TODAY), Monday, the 23rd of December, at the Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Seefeld Oregon Street Chapel from 12:30 PM until the time of service. Friends may also call at the Marleen Tanzer home in Neenah on Monday and Tuesday evenings. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076, phone 859-441-7300, would be appreciated.
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Dorothy V. Morey
November 03, 1913 - December 20, 2002
Birthplace: Kewanee, Illinois
Resided In: Oshkosh WI USA
Visitation: December 22, 2002
Service: December 23, 2002
Cemetery: Lake View Memorial Park
Dorothy V. Morey, 89, of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2002 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born in Kewanee, Illinois on November 3, 1913, a daughter of the late Edwin and Lillian (Janes) Rule. Her marriage to Gene E. Morey took place in Kewanee on June 26, 1937.
Dorothy worked for the Miles Kimball Company and Winnebago County Social Services along with being a wonderful homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former Ladies Aide volunteer. She had belonged to the Lakeshore Ladies Golf League and enjoyed playing cards, bowling, crafts, knitting, needlepoint and other sewing hobbies.
She will be remembered by her husband of 65 years, Gene Morey of Oshkosh; daughters, Martha (Gene) Swierczewski of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and Carol (Mike) Schroeder of Oshkosh; grandchildren, Michael Schroeder and friend Rebecca, Jeanne (Marty) Callen both of Oshkosh, Tom (Jill) Swierczewski of Palatine, Illinois and Steve (Melissa) Swierczewski of Streamwood, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Stefani, Adam, Andy and Austin; and brother, Howard Rule of Kewanee, Illinois. Her sister, Ellen Lyle, and an infant brother preceded her in death.
A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, at the First United Methodist Church, 700 W. Linwood Avenue, the Rev. Harry Naden officiating. Entombment will follow at Lake View Memorial Park. Family and friends may call at the Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 300 N. Eagle Street, on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for those wishing to contribute.
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Fredrick Ray Calkins
March 08, 1939 - December 24, 2002
Birthplace: Mercer, Wisconsin
Resided In: Wautoma WI USA
Visitation: December 30, 2002
Service: December 30, 2002
Fredrick “Arkie” Calkins, age 63, of Wautoma and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully at his rural home in Wautoma on December 24, 2002 after a long battle with cancer. Ark, the youngest of thirteen children, was born to George and Eva (Homes) Calkins on March 8, 1939 in Mercer, Wisconsin.
He retired in 1987 from the City of Oshkosh Sanitation Department, but was better known as an accomplished guitar player and singer. His musical career began in the fifties when he played with Ron Fisher and the Rockabillies. He also played with Dick Miller and the Satellites who opened for Bill Haley and the Comets and Bill Anderson. He played various telethons and benefit dances where he met Donna Douglas of “The Beverly Hillbillies” and Michael Landon of “Bonanza.” He continued his musical career shifting his focus to country western music. There he started his own band called The Country Aires where he recorded his own song “Confusion". He also played with Artie Minz and the Countrymen and Jerry Miller and the Cimmerons, where he opened for country western recording artists Dell Reeves and Marvin Rainwater. Most recently you could hear him with Bob Matice and the Rainmakers.
Survivors include his wife of sixteen years: Jeanette, of Wautoma; seven sons: Ralph (Debbie) Calkins of Shawano; Rick Calkins of Eustis, Florida; Russ (Bobbi) Calkins of Tavares, Florida; Randy Calkins of Shawano; Roderick (Jill) Calkins of Shawano; Ricky (Lisa) Searl and Randy (Lisa) Searl, both of Oshkosh; four daughters: Robin (Ken) Stueber of Oshkosh; Vicki (Gregg) Witte of Omro; Tammy (Randy) Raines of Michigan; and Tina (Dave) Lewellyn of Oshkosh; twenty-two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers: George (Gloria) Calkins of Allenton, Wisconsin; Lyle (Donna) Calkins of Wild Rose; William (Shirley) Calkins of Tigerton, Wisconsin; four sisters: June Rockweiler of Oshkosh; Cathryn Anderson of Reedsburg, Wisconsin; Joyce Marquardt of Beaver Dam; and Bertha (Mort) Spears of Wild Rose.
Ark was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Borden Calkins, Donald Calkins, and Leroy Calkins; two sisters: Loretta Miller and Irene Wright.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Church, 761 Florida Street, Oshkosh with the Reverend Brian Kundinger officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. A memorial in Ark’s memory is being established by his family.
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