Obituaries

Jul 22, 2025

Susan Ann Boerst, age 84, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour.  She was born on July 4, 1941 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Margaret (Jacobs) Reuter.  Susan spent her childhood years on a farm near Sherwood and attended High School and Holy Family Convent of...

Jul 21, 2025

David C. Thompson, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2025, in Crivitz, WI. Born on February 17, 1969, in Shawano to the late David and Colette (Heinz) Thompson. He graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1987 and entered into the United States Army. He served from 1990 to 1995....

Jul 20, 2025

Kathleen Bergmann, (90) of Shawano, WI, passed away peacefully at Birch Hill Care Center on Sunday July 20, 2025.

Kathy was born on January 26, 1935, in Kenosha Wisconsin to Frank and Ottilie (Kessler) Urick.  Kathy was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin and completed nursing school at...

Jul 18, 2025

Ardith Barnes age 73, of Keshena, passed away peacefully on Friday July 18, 2025. Ardith was born on June 20, 1952, in Shawano to the late Floria Barnes.

She was a very kind and loving woman; her thoughtful gestures and words resonated throughout her life. Ardith was known to be an excellent friend...

Jul 17, 2025

Carolyn "Cookie" Strasman, age 84, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 17, 2025, at her home. Cookie was born on January 16, 1941, in Milwaukee to the late Stephen and Helen (Koviak) Kalamen. On May 6, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roger John Strasman in New Berlin. The couple spent a wonderful 57 years together...

Jul 16, 2025

Reynold Schmidt, age 90, of Bonduel, passed away in Appleton on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  Reynold was born in Bonduel on September 30, 1934, son of the late Alvin and Gladys (Busch) Schmidt.  Reynold grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1953.  Following graduation Reynold enlisted in the United States Army...

Jul 14, 2025

Mr. Gordon L. Holten, age 94, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday July 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on April 25, 1931, in Madison, the son of the late Louis B. and Ethel (Johnson) Holten. He lived with his family in Deerfield, Wisconsin graduating from Deerfield High School with the class of...

Jul 14, 2025

Dianne Janet Kurtz, age 61, of Shawano, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dianne was born on May 3, 1964, in Appleton to Karen (Langlois) Allen and the late Robert Allen. She graduated from Appleton West in 1982 and graduated from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1986 with a bachelor's in dietetics....

Jul 14, 2025

Ruth Ann Cutshaw, "Pepon – Keniahkiw" (Winter Eagle Woman), age 83, of Keshena passed away on Monday July 14, 2025, in Appleton. Ruth was born on December 18, 1941, to the late Mitchell and Regina (Lawe) Pamonicutt. She lived most of her life on the reservation. Ruth loved beading, gardening, and playing cards. She enjoyed spending time...

Jul 14, 2025

Eric Russell Clark, age 47, passed away on Monday July 14, 2025. Eric was born on February 20, 1978, in Shawano to Dennis and Jana (Thorson) Clark. He enjoyed animals, muscle cars and listening to polka and Elvis. Eric loved his family dearly and made many wonderful memories together. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, friend...

Jul 13, 2025

Richard James Peters, better known as 'Jim' (Little Jim Flea), age 70 of Shawano, passed on into eternity on Sunday, July 13th, 2025. Jim was born in Keshena, WI on June 30th, 1955, to the late Orvis 'Jim Flea' Peters and Patricia (Shivner) Peters. He was a long-term resident of South Branch on the Menominee Reservation, of...

Jul 11, 2025

Alexandria Jean "Alex" Kallies, age 28, of Keshena passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, at her home. Alex was born on August 3, 1996, in Shawano to Wydell Kallies and Denelle Christenson. She graduated from Menominee Indian High School and attended the College of Menominee Nation. Alex was always helpful, selfless and had a big heart....

Jul 9, 2025

William C. Ziemer, Jr., age 94, of Town of Richmond, passed away on Wednesday July 9, 2025, at his home. William was born on May 19, 1931, to the late William and Hattie (Sperberg) Ziemer. He attended Texas School, Red River Grade School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1949. Following high school, he enlisted in...

Jul 9, 2025

Sue A. Nohr, age 81,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 9, 2025, in Marshfield, WI. She was born on November 23, 1943, to the late Harvey and Virginia (Heise) Zernicke. She was united in marriage to Larry Nohr on September 26, 1964, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel.

Sue is survived...

Jul 7, 2025

Alfred N. Niles, age 91 passed away on Monday July 7, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Alfred was born on June 18, 1934, in Mauston to the late Prentice and Olive (Farnham) Niles. He proudly served in country in the United States Army. On July 11, 1959, Alfred was united in marriage to Merriel Thiede in...

Jul 7, 2025

Clayton Keith Blom, of Cadott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, just two days before his 80th birthday. Clayton was born on July 9, 1945, in Bonduel, Wisconsin, to Hans and Nettie (McCoy) Blom. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1963 and began college in Appleton, Wisconsin. His studies were interrupted when he was...

Jul 7, 2025

Leonard "Boybee" John Pecore, 32, started his journey on July 7, 2025. Leonard was born on February 19, 1993, to Madonna Pecore in Antigo, Wisconsin.

Leonard grew up on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation. He was a loving and caring father, uncle, son, cousin, and grandson. His Grandma "Ret" says that he could light up...

Jul 6, 2025

Bernard Henry "Bernardie" Sanapaw, Jr., age 65, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025, in Appleton. Bernard was born on June 2, 1960, in Keshena to Velma (Lawe) Sanapaw and the late Bernard "Benny" Sanapaw, Sr. He attended various schools in Chicago, Illinois, including O-Wai-Ya-Wa, Goudy, Little Big Horn, Senn High School and Truman College. Bernard was well known...

Jun 30, 2025

Orville David Mitcheltree, age 76, of Gresham, Wisconsin passed away on Monday June 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1949, in Manitowoc, to Clayton and Pearl (Ligman) Mitcheltree. He was one of five children.

Orville attended Manitowoc and Valders schools. He trained to become a certified welder and...

Jun 26, 2025

Travis Lee "Monkie" Calkins (Robinson), age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 26, 2025, in Shawano. Travis was born on February 1, 1978, in Oshkosh to Debra Becker and Randy Robinson. In his free time, he enjoyed having cookouts, working on cars, being a roadie for his favorite band, "Thunder Country Band", watching football and stock...