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Kathleen Waupekenay
Jan 25, 2020
Kathleen "Kathy" Waupekenay, age 53, of Neopit, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1966 to the late Kenneth Weso and Lois Cleveland. Kathleen graduated from Menominee High School and later was united in marriage to Steve Waupekenay, on July 5, 1995 in Keshena. She loved going to the casino, listening to Bob Marley,...
Laverne Margaret Kakwitch
Jan 18, 2020
LaVerne Margaret Kakwitch, age 65, of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Shawano. LaVerne was born on June 11, 1954, in Keshena, to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch. She loved to travel, her broom took her everywhere. Her favorite place to travel was in California, helping her sister Tonia with her children and helping...
Carl George Van Der Linden
Jan 18, 2020
Carl George Van Der Linden, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Carl was born on February 26, 1934, in Green Bay, to the late August and Frances (Hoffman) Van Der Linden. On June 21, 1958, Carl was united in marriage to Ann Calaway in DePere. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Fred Harry Lang
Jan 16, 2020
Fred Harry Lang, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Fred was born on March 28, 1940, in Shawano to the late Freddie H. and Olive M. (Felts) Lang. He graduated from the Shawano High School Class of 1958. During his career he taught music lessons, was in retail sales, and public relations. Fred was...
Janice Marie Wilkinson
Jan 16, 2020
Janice Marie Wilkinson, age 79, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in Shawano. Janice was born on August 24, 1940, in Shawano, to the late Fred and Olga (Martin) Rusch. She graduated from Shawano High School and went on to Beauty School in Green Bay where she earned her Associates Degree. She worked for 10 years...
Robert "Bobby" J. Bayer
Jan 15, 2020
Robert James "Bobby" Bayer, age 51, of Marenisco, Michigan, formerly of Shawano, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Robert was born on November 21, 1968, in Shawano to M. Suzie (Jung) Bayer and the late James Bayer. He was born and raised in Shawano and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
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Frederick "Fred" J. True
Jan 15, 2020
Frederick "Fred" James True, age 62, of Shawano, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Fred was born on March 7, 1957 in Hillsdale, Michigan, to the late John H. and Frances C. (McGann) True. Upon graduation he went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy....
Jonathan Gavin Hanchett
Jan 12, 2020
Jonathan Gavin Hanchett, age 69, of Shawano, WI, passed away surrounded by family, from complications due to heart surgery, on Sunday, January 12th in Madison, WI.
Born in Elgin, IL to nationwide celebrations on July 4th, 1950, he is the son of Walter and Carolyn Hanchett, and the seventh of eight children.
...Darlene Faye Lohrentz
Jan 12, 2020
Darlene Faye Lohrentz, age 75 of DePere, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2020. Darlene was born on July 18, 1945, to the late Arthur and Eleanor (Ready) Strelow in Shawano. Darlene worked for many years at different jobs but especially enjoyed working at Safe Haven. She is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in...
Harold James Price
Jan 12, 2020
Harold James Price, age of 78, of Shawano, (formerly of Milwaukee) was called home by the Great Creator and began his journey to the spirit world on Sunday, January 12 th , 2020.
Harold was born on December 19, 1941, to the late Lewis and Margaret (Welch) Price in Red Springs, WI; brother to the late Victor...
Madylyn Miron Sleeman
Jan 12, 2020
Madylyn Miron Sleeman, age 91 of Cecil, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. She was born in Escanaba, Michigan to George and Leona (Bordeau) Miron on August 19, 1928. She was raised in Aurora, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Kingsford, Michigan High School. Madylyn was an employee of Robert W. Barid & Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin for...
Floyd "Twig" C. Hartwig
Jan 10, 2020
Floyd C. "Twig" Hartwig, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on January 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. Floyd was born in Gresham, on April 24, 1927, to Leonard "Shorty" and Dorothy (Fischer) Hartwig. Twig proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. On July 5, 1951, at the...
Carole Proctor
Jan 9, 2020
Carole A. Proctor, age 84, of Cecil, passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Carole was born on May 27, 1935, in Green Bay, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Sigl) Eschelweck. On April 16, 1955, Carole was united in marriage to Donald Proctor. Donald preceded her in death on September 30, 2019....
Norma Ann Baars
Jan 9, 2020
Norma Ann Baars, age 73, of Wausau, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born to the late Peter and Grace Profit on June 14, 1946, in Edinburgh, Scotland. At the age of 11, Norma and her parents immigrated to Canada to begin a new life. At 18 she married Richard Weldon Baars, a...
Viola A. Henke
Jan 8, 2020
Viola A. Henke, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Shawano. Viola was born on May 20, 1926, in Embarrass, to the late Rev. Walter and Rosa (Behrs) List. She was baptized on June 20, 1926 and confirmed on August 20, 1939 at Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass. Viola...
Betty Hanke
Jan 7, 2020
Betty J. Hanke, age 94, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January, 7, 2020. Betty was born on November 18, 1925, in the Town of Maine in Outagamie County, to the late Howard and Ethel (Albischer) Hurlbert. Betty graduated with the Shawano High School class of 1944. On September 7, 1946, Betty was united in marriage to James...
Mary Ann Steinke
Jan 4, 2020
Mary Ann Steinke, age 88, of Leopolis, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Mary was born on November 20, 1931, in Gresham, to the late Raymond and Laura (Ready) Schmidt. On April 3, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Allen "Swampy" Steinke in Leopolis. Allen preceded her in death on...
James "Jr" Reynolds
Jan 2, 2020
James H. Reynolds, age 70, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Jim was born on June 12, 1949. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Jim and Kathy were married on May 23, 1970. He worked for In-Sink-Erator in Racine. Upon retirement Jim...
Joann Schabell
Jan 2, 2020
JoAnn Schabell, age 78, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. JoAnn was born in Forestville, Door County, on June 12, 1941, daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Miekle) Lau. JoAnn graduated from Green Bay West High School. On November 7, 1970 she was united in marriage to Clarence V. "Sonny" Schabell in...
Harlan A. Fedders
Jan 2, 2020
Harlan Anton Fedders, age 84, of Legend Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Shawano. Harlan was born on April 6, 1935, in Racine, to the late Anton and Ethel (Ankersen) Fedders. He loved baseball and during his youth Harlan played both pitcher and first base for the Racine American Legion and the Racine Redbirds....
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