Evanelle "Boo" Sanapaw (Kakwitch), age 76, of Keshena passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Evanelle was born on March 17, 1947, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch, Sr. On August 13, 1966, she was united in marriage to Joseph Sanapaw, Sr., in Marinette, Wisconsin. Joseph preceded Evanelle in death in 2017. She lived most of her life on the Menominee Reservation. Evanelle loved going to bingo, playing slots, watching Hallmark, Young and the Restless, jigsaw puzzles, was an avid Packer Fan, loved watching NASCAR and playing cards with her friends.

Evanell is survived by her eleven children, Richard (Brenda) "Rowdy" Sanapaw, Kenneth (Geraldine) Sanapaw, Stefanie (Marty) Pamonicutt, Thomas "Tee Jay" (Sasha "Sassy") Sanapaw, Shawn (Sheena) Sanapaw, Kristin Sanapaw, Roberta James, Raymond (Debra) Sanapaw, Charlene "Chuck Mudd" Hawpetoss, Janet Sanapaw and Frances Sanapaw; many grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings Elmer Kakwitch Jr., Robert Kakwitch Sr., and Tracy Kakwitch.

Evanelle is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, Sr.; children, Lynette, LeRoy, Diana Joseph, Jr., and Alvin; parents, Elmer and Edith; and siblings, Sandra Webster, Eric Kakwitch, Tonia Dick, LaVerne Kakwitch, Ricki Jo Hawpetoss and Norman Kakwitch.

Traditional Native American funeral services for Evanelle will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday August 31, 2023, at the Sanapaw residence. Visitation will be held at the Sanapaw residence N1126 State Highway 47 in Keshena on Tuesday August 29, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm and continuing until the time of the service on Thursday.

Special thanks to Melissa White for her care and compassion Boo truly loved your visits.