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Davey Jean (Tomow) Escalante
Jun 15, 2026
Davey Jean (Tomow) Escalante, age 56, of Keshena, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at her home. Davey was born on July 16, 1969, in Shawano to the late Louis A. and Gertrude R. (Warrington) Tomow. She lived in Keshena most of her life and worked at the Menominee Casino. In 2008, Davey was united in marriage to Ruben...
David Leroy Habeck
Jun 11, 2026
David Leroy Habeck, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Shawano. David was born on May 24, 1937, in Shawano to the late Julius and Lenora (Jesse) Habeck. He served his country proudly in the United States National Guard for six years. In his younger years, David enjoyed hunting and fishing. On July 21, 1956,...
Bonnie Rose Brunner
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Bonnie Rose (Hesse) Brunner, who departed this world on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the age of 75. Bonnie took her final breaths at the Appleton Regional Medical Center, enveloped by the love and presence of her cherished family. She was...
Travis Lee Fernandez
Jun 5, 2026
Travis Lee Fernandez, age 47, passed away on June 5th, 2026. He was born on October 29th, 1978, in Shawano, and raised in the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin. He joins his mother Maureen, who passed away on March 8th, 2026, and is survived by his father, Bob Fernandez, and four siblings Dawn of Milwaukee, WI, Wade (Gabrielle Metoxen) of Keshena,...
Daniel S. Koral
Jun 11, 2026
Daniel S. Koral, age 57, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, surrounded by his family. Daniel was born on August 24, 1968, in Racine to Georgeann (Vlchek) Koral and the late Ron Koral. He worked at Marion Body Works and Team Industries for many years. On December 4, 2010, Daniel was united in marriage to Brenda Norton...
Tom Gordon Paulowske
Jun 8, 2026
Tom Gordon Paulowske, age 76, of Cecil passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home. Tom was born on May 25, 1950, in Milwaukee to the late Gordon and Dorothy (Jankowski) Paulowske, Sr. He loved living in the Cecil area for the past 20 years. Tom worked as a roofer for 30 years; his greatest accomplishments included working...
Donnabelle Grace "Dolly" Pleshek
May 22, 2026
Donnabelle “Dolly” Pleshek of Gresham passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. Dolly was born on September 2, 1938, to Leo and Elfrieda (Kopelke) Schultz in the Town of Herman - Shawano County. Her father Leo died of polio in September of 1940, just after Dolly turned two years old. She became very close to...
Dick Sibert
Jun 11, 2026
Dick Sibert, 79, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Dick was born in Ukiah, California on August 7, 1946, son of the late Earl and Nancy (Britt) Sibert. After high school Dick enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until receiving an honorable discharge. He married Connie Mae Thornburg in Colorado. Dick and...
Lucille Kaul
Jun 9, 2026
Lucille Kaul, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday June 9, 2026. Born on March 2, 1931, to the late George and Jeanette (Kelsey) Bergener in Idaho. Lucille became a registered nurse and worked in health care for many years. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dixon Kaul on May 26, 1948, in...
James "Jim" Van Price, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
James “Jim” John Joseph Van Price, Jr., age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Shawano. Jim was born on June 11, 1942, in West Bend, WI, to the late James Velmer and Margaret “Dawn” (Langlois) Van Price. In May of 1961, he married his first wife Sandy in West Bend. They later divorced and she...
Leona Rae "Onie" Sanapaw
Jun 7, 2026
Leona Rae “Onie” Sanapaw, age 75, of Keshena passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Leona was born on April 9, 1951, in Keshena to the late Jerome and Marceline (Kinepoway) Sanapaw. She lived in Keshena her whole life; where she took great pride in her Menominee culture singing with the drums and attending...
James D. "Jim" Kosbab, Jr.
May 31, 2026
James D. “Jim” Kosbab, Jr., age 59, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Green Bay. Jim was born on August 1, 1966, in Phoenix, Arizona to James D. Kosbab, Sr., and Virginia Skaleski. He worked for Michels Construction; he enjoyed his job and considered his coworkers family. Jim was lucky enough to find his true love,...
Walter J. Cox
May 30, 2026
Walter J. Cox, age 72, of Neopit passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. Walter was born on August 11, 1953, in Keshena to the late William and Mary Jane (Washinawatok) Cox. In his younger years he enjoyed logging and graduated from Shawano High School in 1971. Walter attended Marquette University, St. Norbert and UWGB and earned a...
Ella "Ellie" Kazik
May 30, 2026
Ella “Ellie” Kazik, age 72, of Gresham passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home. Ellie was born on January 28, 1954, in Shawano to the late Harry and Leona (Beilke) Malone. She was a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians; where she was very involved in her community and with her tribal family. Ellie worked...
Robert "Bob" Miller, Jr.
May 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Miller Jr., age 83, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in hospice care surrounded by family on May 28, 2026. He was born on January 10, 1943, in Sturgeon Bay, WI to Robert Miller Sr. and Priscilla (Tousey) Miller and was an enrolled member of the Stockbridge-Munsee (Mohican) tribal community.
Bob graduated from Bowler High School with the...
Hilda F. Yeager
May 27, 2026
Hilda F. Yeager, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Suring, Wisconsin. Hilda was born on July 29, 1941, to the late Edward and Ella (Braun) Mayer, Sr. She graduated high school in West Bend, Wisconsin. In 1998, Hilda was united in marriage to Leland Yeager; he preceded her in death in 2004. She enjoyed cheering on...
Mary Louise Dillenberg
May 26, 2026
Mary Louise Dillenberg, age 85, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully at home on her birthday, with her beloved son, Lance, by her side. She was born on May 26th, 1941, to Leo M. and Mavis (Buettner) Dillenberg.
Mary was a gifted artist with a remarkable ability to excel across a wide range of creative mediums. She was...
Dennis Duane Wegner
May 25, 2026
Dennis Duane Wegner, age 86, of Town of Richmond, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Shawano. Dennis was born on May 12, 1940, on the home farm in the Town of Richmond, to the late William and Helen H. Wegner. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1958. After graduation, in May of 1958, Dennis entered the United...
Patti Peterman
May 22, 2026
Patti Jean Peterman, of Shawano, age 65, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Shawano.
Patti was born September 28, 1960, in Shawano to Elroy “Butch” and Beverly “Bev” (Malley) Bergner. With the artistic abilities of her mother and her father’s flare for mischief, Patti’s philosophy in life was simple: be kind and enjoy the simple things. The family’s summer...
David Michael Shiffer
May 20, 2026
David M. Shiffer passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. David was born on October 22, 1945, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Robert and Ione Shiffer. He grew up in Miamisburg, Ohio, on South 7th Street, where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life. It was in Miamisburg that Dave met and married Bonnie Wells in 1967....
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