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Oconto County Reporter 
Wednesday, March 21, 2001  

Mrs. Carl (Adeline M.) Rank, 69, Gillett, passed away peacefully, in her sleep, Thursday morning, March 15, 2001, at Shawano Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born December 28, 1931, in Klondike, to August and Mary (Schjoth) Jurgens. On April 10, 1950, Adeline married Carl F. Rank, in Gillett. Mr. and Mrs. Rank owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Gillett, until 1989. They then leased out and managed their farm, known as the Hi-Way Auction Farm. Adeline was the secretary at St. John Catholic Church, Gillett, where she was a member. She was a member of the church Altar Socity, and a member of the Oconto County Homemakers. She loved to bake, and do a variety of needlework. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Adeline is survived by her husband, Carl F., Gillett; her children and spouses: Gary L. J. and Cathi, Columbus, OH; David W. and his fiancé, Brynne Lanning, of Menasha; Donna R. and Bill Bright, Greenville; Douglas G., Oconto; Mary A. and Bruce Bohm, Oshkosh; Ann M. and Robert Schroeder, Gillett; her grandchildren: Eric (Shana) Rank, Ryan Rank; Austin and Mykayla Bohm; Jennifer Bright; Tyler, Rebecca, and Lindsey Schroeder; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Rose Alice and George MeKinnon, Oregon; Angeline and Carroll Vandenbush, Green Bay; Janet and Norris Bohn, Peshtigo; nieces, nephews, her relatives and friends. Adeline is further survived by Princess, the family dog.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and stepfather, Ewald 'Pat' Bohn.

Friends called on Friday at the Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, where a parish wake service, was held. Funeral Mass of Christian burial was conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at St. John Catholic Church, Gillett, with the Rev. John M. Gallagher officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.