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Janice Marie Wilkinson

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

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

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

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.

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Darlene Faye Lohrentz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Susan "Sue" Schuster

Susan "Sue" Schuster

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...

David Sleeman

David Sleeman

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...

Alex Luke Blackowl

Alex Luke Blackowl

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...

Rev. Dallas Ray Coats

Rev. Dallas Ray Coats

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,...

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