Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

David Schewe Arvold MD, 96, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay from endocarditis (infection of his heart valves).

He was born November 28, 1922 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and then medical school at that same institution, through the Navy V 12 program during World War...

Aug 20, 2019

Brooklynn Daisy Mae Wedde, was born into eternal life on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

Brooklynn is survived by her parents, Brad and Karrie Wedde, and siblings, Konner, Benson, and her twin Ava.

Memorial services will be held for Brooklynn at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will...

Aug 19, 2019

Gloria Mae Zenk, age 90, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. She was born on March 9, 1929, in Green Valley, to the late Oliver and Louise (Pipgrass) Framnes. On September 25, 1948, Gloria was united in marriage to Russell A. Zenk, Jr. at Bethel Lutheran Church in the town of Green Valley. Gloria and Russell...

Aug 17, 2019

John R. Zimmerman, age 75, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his residence. John was born on October 13, 1943 to the late Ralph and Bernice (Prahl) Zimmerman. John proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. On June 15, 2011, John was united in marriage to Judy Schuster. He was the owner...

Aug 16, 2019

Elfriede W. Michallek, age 82, of Gresham, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Appleton. Elfriede was born on May 17, 1937, in Germany, to the late Hans and Therese (Breuer) Bruns. She enjoyed sewing quilts, knitting, and crocheting, going to quilting shows, traveling to Germany to visit family, gardening, and collecting dolls and stuffed bears. Elfriede belonged...

Aug 12, 2019

Ramona Oshkosh Wheelock, age 87, of Neopit passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Ramona was born in Keshena on September 17, 1931, daughter of the late Roland and Catherine (Waukau) Oshkosh.  On July 26, 1953 she was united in marriage to Robert Wheelock at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit.  Robert preceded her in death in...

Aug 11, 2019

David James Wied, age 64, of Clintonville, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Neenah. David was born on November 3, 1954, in Clintonville, son of the late Willard and Mabel (DeYoung) Wied. He was raised in Clintonville and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1973. Upon graduation David proudly served in the United States Navy. After his...

Aug 11, 2019

Susan Lynn Ponchaud (nee Herzfeldt) best friend and wife of Jeff Ponchaud of Shawano, WI passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee due to complications from multiple health issues.  Sue was the daughter of Ann and the late Jim Herzfeldt of Shawano.

Sue was the ultimate "cowgirl."  All...

Aug 2, 2019

Roger Lee Guex, age 73, of Cecil, passed away on Friday, August 02, 2019 in Green Bay. Roger was born in Shawano on April 14, 1946, son of the late John and Joyce (Adelbush) Guex. Roger graduated from Shawano High School. He enlisted in the military and served his country proudly and honorably, he also played the saxophone in...

Aug 2, 2019

Robert W. Feinen, Sr., age 88, of Shawano, passed away peacefully in Shawano on August 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. Robert was born on March 30, 1931, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Martin and Suzanne (Brondo) Feinen. Robert graduated from the University of Buffalo. He proudly served in the United States Army upon graduation....

Aug 2, 2019

Rebecca Lea Kupsky-Gross, age 56, of Green Bay, passed away on August 2, 2019 after a bravely-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Becky was born on March 13, 1963, the daughter of Ted and Marian (Westphal) Kupsky of Bonduel. As such, she became the little sister of two older brothers, Mark and Joel.

On...

Aug 1, 2019

David Adam Schommer, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by his family. David was born on July 4, 1935 in Stockbridge, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Philomena (Franzen) Schommer. He was drafted into the United States Army and served proudly until being honorably discharged. David was united in marriage on...

Jul 30, 2019

Clifford J. Wilber, age 80, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Milwaukee. Clifford was born in Keshena, on December 19, 1938, to the late Earl and Mary Margaret (LaFrombois) Wilber. He attended Shawano High School. Clifford proudly served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Karen James on August...

Jul 30, 2019

Donald (Don) Edward Gutt, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don was born in the Town of Almon, Shawano County, on May 31, 1927, to the late Paul and Viola (Dahlke) Gutt. Don was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowler. He attended a one-room...

Jul 26, 2019

Duane A. Waupoose Sr., age 51, of Keshena, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 in Appleton surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Norman and Mary (Brooks) Waupoose, and was born in Keshena on October 4, 1967. He graduated with the class of 1986 from Menominee Indian High School. Duane was united...

Jul 25, 2019

John Paul Cary, age 41, of Town of Angelica/Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born in Green Bay on May 19, 1978 to Rose (Leitermann) Cary and the late Charles P. Cary, Jr. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1997. John was a big man with a...

Jul 23, 2019

Duaine A. Gast, age 70, of Shawano, passed away on July 23, 2019 in Appleton. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Shawano, to the late Ferdinand and Velma Joyce (Cunningham) Gast. Duaine proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam Era. He was a painter by trade and...

Jul 21, 2019

Chad Raphael Caldwell, age 32, of Keshena, accidently drowned on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Chad was born on February 25, 1987 in Shawano to Michael Caldwell, Sr. and Rita J. Tucker. He worked at Owens Flooring and was a sawyer at MTE. He was an avid player of horseshoes, cribbage, and basketball.

Chad is survived by: his...

Jul 20, 2019

John H. Brodhagen, age 71, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 in Shawano. Born in Bonduel on October 28, 1947, John is a son of the late Martin and Adehlia (Boerst) Brodhagen.  John is a graduate of Bonduel High School.  Following school he went to work on the family farm, eventually taking over and...

Jul 18, 2019

Herbert W. "Herb" Lehman, Jr., age 66, of Shawano, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Herb was born on July 21, 1952, in Reedsburg, WI, to the late Herbert W. and Betty Jane (Rego) Lehman, Sr. Herb is a Portage High School graduate. On February 1, 1975, Herb...