Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Yvonne Patricia "Vonnie" Kriewaldt, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 in Shawano. Yvonne was born on July 4, 1932, in Shawano, to the late Alfred and Norma (Bohm) Beyer. She graduated from Shawano High School and worked at Badger Breeders as a young woman. On June 12, 1954, Vonnie was united in marriage to...

Sep 9, 2019

Karen Crook, age 75, of Shawano, formerly of the city of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at her home. Karen was born on December 5, 1943, in Plymouth, to the late Werner and Magdeline (Justmann) Finke. She graduated from Plymouth High School, with the class of 1962 and then attended the Deaconess School of Nursing and...

Sep 7, 2019

Holly (Crowe) Beyer was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at home with her family at her side. She was born on December 16, 1960 in Shawano, WI. She lived and grew up in Gresham, WI. Holly was a 1979 graduate of Gresham High School and attended St. Norbert College majoring in...

Sep 6, 2019

Dale Lee Belongia, Sr., age 84, passed away early Friday, September 6, 2019 at Bay Harbor Assisted Living in Suamico, Wisconsin.  He was born on August 19, 1935, in Shawano, the youngest of 11 children, to the late Fred and Mathilda (Collard) Belongia, Sr.  Dale enlisted in the United States Army in 1953, where he served in...

Sep 6, 2019

Grace May McKay, age 96, of Shawano, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, September 06, 2019. Grace was born on February 14, 1923, in Milwaukee, to the late Albert and Sylvia (Jensen) Prichard. On September 13, 1939 Grace was united in marriage to Lawrence "Mac" McKay, Sr. in Milwaukee. Lawrence preceded Grace in...

Sep 5, 2019

Robert S. Bear, age 39, of Zoar, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born on April 10, 1980 in Shawano, to Chris and Bernadette (Pamanet) Bear. Robert enjoyed the traveling he did in his work for Reinhart Foods as a driver's helper and he had planned on a long term future with Reinhart. ...

Sep 5, 2019

George Obee Retzlaff, age 49, of Reedsburg, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his home in Bowler, Wisconsin. He was born on May 19, 1970, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, the son of George H. Retzlaff and Sandra Peper. George was a 1988 graduate of Reedsburg Area High School and worked for Lunda...

Sep 4, 2019

Michael James Waukau, age 49, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Keshena. Michael was born on August 12, 1970 in Chicago, IL to the late Michael Van Ness and LaVonne Burnell Waukau. He enjoyed landscaping and construction work and he worked for a short time at the Menominee Casino. Michael spent his life helping...

Sep 3, 2019

Melvin Anthony "Sonny" Boyd, age 73, of Neopit, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 surrounded by his family. Melvin was born on April 25, 1946 to the late Clarence Dickenson and the late Luella Boyd. Sonny was raised by his grandparents Alfred and Ethel Boyd. Melvin worked as a filer at the MTE...

Sep 2, 2019

Timothy George Hert, age 48, of Cecil, died unexpectedly of heart failure at his home on September 2, 2019. Tim spent his 48 years living with many health problems but never used that as an excuse to not try to accomplish his goals.  One of his goals being a respiratory therapist and another most recently was to become a...

Sep 1, 2019

Julie A. Berthold, age 88, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2019 in Shawano. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin on February 15, 1931, the daughter of the late John H. and Magdeline F. (Kelliher) Butler.  Julie attended St. Patrick's Grade School and Edgewood High School.  She was united in marriage to Ernest F. Berthold in St. Patrick's Church,...

Aug 31, 2019

Jack C. Reinke, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. Jack was born on August 6, 1938, in Tigerton, to the late Victor and Violet (Paiser) Reinke. He graduated from Shawano High School. Jack lived in Langlade for a short time. On October 22, 1960, Jack was united...

Aug 31, 2019

Faye M. James

Faye Marie James, age 51, of Keshena, passed away surrounded by her family at ThedaCare Medical Center of Appleton on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was born on August 17, 1968 in Shawano, to the late Donald and Norma (Waubanascum) Boivin. She was united in marriage to Todd James at St. Anthony's...

Aug 30, 2019

Marilyn M. Miller, age 84 of Bowler, passed away on August 30, 2019. She was born on December 9, 1934, in Lake Mills to the late Leonard and Esther (Curran) Pirwitz.  Marilyn is a graduate of Custer High School.  On May 26, 1956, Marilyn married the love of her life, Sherman Miller, who preceded her in death...

Aug 30, 2019

David LaLuzerne, age 68, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. David was born on June 9, 1951, in Green Bay, to the late Richard and Delores (Szutkowski) LaLuzerne. He graduated from Premontre High School in 1969, and went on to attend Ryan and Stratton Business College in Milwaukee. David was a die-hard Packers fan. He enjoyed...

Aug 28, 2019

Ava Maelynn Wedde, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Ava was born prematurely on August 20, 2019 to Brad and Karrie (Wentland) Wedde.

Ava is survived by: her parents, Brad and Karrie Wedde; siblings, Konner and Benson; paternal grandparents, Chester and Dawn Wedde; and maternal grandparents, Stacy (Jim) Pearson and Daniel Wentland.

Ava was...

Aug 26, 2019

Patricia Mae Tourtillott, age 87, of Keshena, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 26, 2019. She was born on March 20, 1932, in Keshena, to the late Miles and Rose (Frechette) Tourtillott. While living in Milwaukee for over 30 years, Pat worked at George Webb, before returning home. She worked in the Menominee...

Aug 21, 2019

Geraldine V. Love Stephens, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on August 21, 2019. Geraldine was born August 6, 1927 in Milwaukee, to the late Glenn and Catherine (Zeeman) Love. She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1944 with honors and went straight into the work force. On April 12, 1975, Geraldine was united in marriage to Ralph J....

Aug 21, 2019

Betsy Lee Kroening, age 70, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Betsy was born on February 14, 1949, in Oconto, to the late Jerome and Dorothy (Monti) Bubb. In 1989 Betsy was united in marriage to Edwin "Fritz" Kroening. Fritz preceded Betsy in death on June 29, 1996. Betsy was an established nurse in...

Aug 21, 2019

John F. Simonson, age 68, of Cecil, passed away on August 21, 2019. John was born in Rochester, New York on October 17, 1950, son of the late Daniel and Regena (Clemons) Simonson.  John worked for Greentree Health Care Center in Clintonville as a nursing home administrator from 1972 until 1995.  For many of those years he also worked...