Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

Susan Lynn Schuster, age 85, passed peacefully the evening of January 1, 2020 after a long battle with dementia.

Mom lived each day with purpose, optimism, empathy and sincere kindness and compassion for anyone who crossed her path. She never hesitated to stop to help a stranger, greet a friend, pet a dog...

Dec 31, 2019

David B. Sleeman, of Cecil, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Shawano. David was born on February 12, 1927, in Mineral Hills, Michigan, to the late Harold and Violet (James) Sleeman. He graduated from the Iron River, Michigan High School in 1944 and the Michigan Technological University in 1950 with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical...

Dec 29, 2019

Alex Luke Blackowl, infant son of Cassandra Cox and Brad Blackowl, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at home. Alex was born on December 5, 2019 in Shawano.

Alex is survived by: his parents; his siblings, Alezaha King, Cameon King, Taylesia Blackowl, Kingston Blackowl, Karter Blackowl, Kamilah Blackowl, Tayson Blackowl, and IsaBella Blackowl; maternal grandmother, Jennifer...

Dec 29, 2019

Rev. Dallas Ray Coats, age 76, of Burnsville, MN (formerly of Morgan Siding, Gresham, WI) passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at Augustana Care Center in Apple Valley, MN. Dallas was born August 5, 1943 in Effingham, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Hazel Loraine (Hall) Coats.  He graduated from Effingham High School and North Central University in Minneapolis,...

Dec 26, 2019

Norbert Miller, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, exemplified his 67 winters on mother earth before beginning his journey to the spirit world on December 26, 2019 with his family by his side. Onī Kaew Mo.hkata.qsow – He who makes camp. He who does carpentry work.

Norbert was born on July 25, 1952, to the late Benjamin...

Dec 25, 2019

Vaughn R. Thunder, age 67, of Carter, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Vaughn was born on September 15, 1952 to the late Walker, Sr. and Philomena (Sheshequon) Thunder. He worked for many years for Vyron Dixon Logging until his retirement. Vaughn enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

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Dec 23, 2019

Joseph J. "Joe" Paiser, age 81, of the Town of Richmond, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home. Joe was born on February 4, 1938 to the late Ben and Violet (Schmidt) Paiser. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On May 14, 1960, Joe was united in marriage to Iris Peterman. Joe...

Dec 22, 2019

Harvey H. Moede, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Harvey was born on August 9, 1932, in Bonduel, to the late Louis and Martha (Dehn) Moede. Harvey proudly served his country in the United States Army. On April 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to Donnalea Rae Hanke. Donna preceded him in death...

Dec 20, 2019

Robert R. Beyer, age 94, of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 20, 2019. Robert was born in Neillsville, on April 1, 1925, to the late Richard and Hattie (Meihak) Beyer. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1947, Robert was united in marriage to Florence...

Dec 19, 2019

Barbara Louise (Boyd) Reiter, age 76, of Neopit, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Barbara was born on December 5, 1943, in Keshena, to the late John and Ellen (Caldwell) Boyd, Sr. She graduated from Shawano High School. Barbara was united in marriage to Anthony Reiter who preceded her in death....

Dec 18, 2019

Rose Ann Borowski, age 81, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Rose Ann was born on August 6, 1938, in Cecil, to Max and Sophie (Wasielewski) Borowski. She graduated from Bonduel High School. Rose Ann went on to further her education at the Outagamie County Teachers College and then...

Dec 10, 2019

Pamela R. "Pam" Zahringer, age 62, of Gresham, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Pam was born on May 18, 1957, in Kenosha, to Gerald and Laurie (James) Reisenauer. She graduated from Kenosha High School in 1976. On November 28, 1989, Pam was united in marriage to James "Jim" Zahringer in Kenosha. She worked for...

Dec 8, 2019

Betty (Dahl) Komarek, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Betty was born on June 1, 1930 in Spirit, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Walfred and Violet Dahl.  She attended Spirit Center School.  On December 28, 1955 Betty was united in marriage to Laurel Komarek in Spirit.  Laurel and Betty dairy farmed in...

Dec 8, 2019

Benedict "Bennie" Vincent Banaszynski, Sr., age 81, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Bennie was born on March 26, 1938, in the Town of Angelica, to the late Walter and Evelyn (Blaser) Banaszynski.  Bennie was united in marriage to Sandra Krueger in Pulaski, on September 8, 1956.  He lived in the Angelica and Cecil area his...

Dec 6, 2019

Kenneth W. Welch, age 79, of Bowler, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home. Kenny was born on September 2, 1940, in the Town of Red Springs, to the late Myron and Lillian (Mohawk) Welch. Kenny worked in Milwaukee for many years until his retirement, he then returned to Bowler. He was an avid outdoorsman who...

Dec 4, 2019

Richard "Dick" Cook, age 90, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his residence. Richard was born on April 6, 1929, in Rochester, Indiana, to the late Harry and Bertha (Wolf) Cook. He graduated from Rochester High School. Dick went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army from 1950-1952 and...

Dec 1, 2019

June Irene (Westphal) (Buss) Bethke passed away on December 1, 2019. June was born on June 5, 1927, in the Town of Almon, Wisconsin, to the late William and Hannah (Weisnicht) Westphal. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wittenberg, Wisconsin and later confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow, Wisconsin, where she grew up....

Dec 1, 2019

Randall R. Denning, age 82, of Chicago, formerly of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Chicago. Randall was born on January 4, 1937, in Bemidji, Minnesota to the late Ralph and Letitia (Dailey) Denning. Randall was the grandson of the last hereditary Chief of the White Earth Ojibwa. He graduated from Shawano High School with the...

Dec 1, 2019

Lori Ann King, age 53, of Shawano, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Lori was born on March 23, 1966, in Sheboygan, to the late Delbert and Rosetta (LaRock) Schlichting. On February 10, 1996, Lori was united in marriage to Michael King at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. She worked as a...

Nov 29, 2019

Allen Roy Hartleben, age 76, of Cecil, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Appleton. Allen was born on July 2, 1943 in the Town of Morris to the late Arnold and Caroline (Kunzak) Hartleben.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a house mover and after that he was a truck driver for...