Diane I. Arneson, 71, of Shawano, formerly of Clintonville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at her residence. Diane was born on October 31, 1942, in Shawano, the daughter of the late Orville and Lula (Straus) Teetzen. She graduated from Shawano High School and later lived and worked in Neenah. On Feb. 14, 1978, Diane was united in marriage to Harold “Hattie” Arneson in Lake Tahoe, Nev.

Tracy Rueben Schroeder, 69, of the town of Washington, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Arrangements are pending with the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com

Forrest E. Wells, 93, of Janesville, a former resident of Indianapolis and Shawano, died Jan. 12, 2014. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Cargill United Methodist Church, Janesville, with visitation for one hour prior to the services. Henke-Clarson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Herbert U. Kubsh, 82, formerly of Manitowoc, and a resident of Manor Care Nursing Home in Shawano, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, at Manor Care. Herbert was born on Sept. 19, 1931, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Jim “Wencel” and Eleanor (Schusta) Kubsh. Herbert grew up in the Kellnersville area and attended local schools. On Jan. 3, 1951, Herb was married to the former Mary Spaeth at Manitowoc. Mary preceded him in death on Sept. 8, 1997.

Raffle prizes worth more than $4,000, including a top prize of $500 in cash, have been donated by area businesses to raise funds for a playground at the town of How ball field at the top of Suring hill. The Business Association of Suring Area is sponsoring the raffle for the Suring Area Playground Committee, formed to raise funds and coordinate the purchase of playground equipment for the ball field. The recreational area is frequented by familie

The fourth annual Sled Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Historic Chase Stone Barn, 8246 County Road S, Chase. The event will feature family activities throughout the day. The event will begin at 10 a.m. with registration for the speed runs. Prizes will be awarded in various categories.

Valerie Plasky, of Suamico, will lead a team of 12 people on a 16-day Habitat for Humanity Global Village project to Nepal in April. Team members are needed to build homes in Kavre Nepal, about a two-hour’s drive southeast of Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu. The trip will take place from April 4-19.

The Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts will present “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Falls Area Performing Arts Center at Oconto Falls High School. Broadway’s Next H!T Musical is an unscripted theatrical awards show.

The Oconto Falls Community Library and Oconto and Marinette County University of Wisconsin-Extension will offer a series of sessions designed to help backyard fruit growers. The discussion will be led by Scott Reuss, UW-Extension horticulture agent. Raspberries and blackberries will be discussed on Jan. 22, apples and pears on Jan. 29, grapes and blueberries on Feb. 12, and strawberries and stone fruits on Feb. 19.