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THREE LAKES, June 18 — (By News Correspondent)—Alex Step shinski, 73, a prominent Three Lakes resident who held several town of fices, died Wednesday night in his home after a long illness. His con dition had been serious for some time, but his death came as a shock to this community. Born Aug. 1, 1874, in Poland, he was brought to this country by his parents, John and Wanda Stepshin ski, when he was 10 years old. The family lived at Princeton, Wis. and moved to Three Lakes in 1886. Mr. Stepshinski lived here continuously since that time. After finishing his schooling, he learned the blacksmith trade and worked with his father. Later he took over the business in Three Lakes and operated it until his re tirement some years ago. He served as chairman of the town of Three Lakes for two years and was town clerk for several years. Later he served nine years as clerk of the school board. He was an active worker for the new high school building and helped sponsor electric light service in this com munity. He was married in Three Lakes on Sept. 28, 1904, to Mary Cegielski, who preceded him in death. Surviv ors include three daughters, Mrs. Florence Hess, Mrs. George Scan ton and Miss Helen Step, all of Mil watukee; three sons, Eugene, Ed mond and Leo, all of Three Lakes; and one sister, Mrs. David Nelson of Three Lakes. Lawonn Services Held. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Oscar Lawann at 2 p. m. Tues day in the Congregational Church, with services conducted by a Lu theran pastor of Eagle River. Pall bearers were Fred Bonack, Roy Guthridge, Leon Gensler, Arthur Nelson, H. M. Olkowski and Henry Dobbs. Burial was in the Three Lakes cemetery. Many out of town relatives and friends, in addition to the large number of local friends, were in attendance at the funeral services.
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Rhinelander Daily News
Rhinelander, Wisconsin, US
Fri, Jun 18, 1948
Page 10
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