Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Ryan Robert Brodhagen, age 37, of Shawano, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born on August 24, 1981, in Shawano, the son of Bruce and Lynn (Klaeser) Brodhagen.  Ryan enjoyed hunting and fishing, and especially loved playing with his kids.  He had a huge heart, was willing and eager to help anyone, and had a...

Jun 23, 2019

Bernard Anthony Tucker, age 56, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Appleton. Bernard was born on November 14, 1962 in Shawano, son of the late Robert Tucker and the late Agnes Long. He enjoyed listening to music at the casino, playing dice, and was great at trivia games.  He excelled at both basketball...

Jun 22, 2019

Nancy Borsche, age 82 of Cecil, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Birch Hill Nursing Facility. She was born on August 19, 1936, in Carson, WI, to the late Ralph and Eunice (Olds) Staples.  Nancy was united in marriage to Wayne Borsche, Sr., on November 20, 2003, in Appleton.  Nancy was a loving wife, mother,...

Jun 22, 2019

John ("Jack") Andrew Polzin, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Neenah, due to complications associated with a fall at home in early May.

Born in Shawano on Jan. 12, 1930, John spent his childhood in Clintonville, WI, where his father worked for the Four...

Jun 22, 2019

Mark E. Mader, age 80 of the Village of Gresham, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Appleton. Formerly of Plymouth, Wisconsin, he was born in Gresham on November 20, 1938, the son of the late Edward and Tess (Mouty) Mader.  Following his graduation from UW Oshkosh, he was a high school science teacher at Sheboygan...

Jun 18, 2019

Florence Idabelle Miller, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born on July 25, 1925 in the Town of Washington, to the late Phillip and Pauline (Simon) Galleske. Florence was united in marriage to Norbert William Miller on December 17, 1960 at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Norbert preceded her...

Jun 17, 2019

Maynard A. Wilber, age 87 of Keshena, passed away on Monday June 17, 2019 in Shawano.  Without a doubt, heaven welcomed God's greatest bullshitter.

He was born on August 26th, 1931 in Keshena, Wisconsin to the late Franklin Sr. and Alta (Sturm) Wilber.  Maynard was a US Marine who served in Charleston, South...

Jun 15, 2019

Genevieve Mary Bartline, age 79 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Shawano. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Shawano to the late Otto and Venita (Grosskopf) Tinsman. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1958. Genevieve was united in marriage to Dennis Lee Bartline on September 30, 1961 in Shawano.

Jun 13, 2019

Randall Lew "Randy" Bigfire, age 58 of Neopit, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Appleton. He was born on April 6, 1961 to the late Elmer and Stella (Nahwahquaw) Bigfire, Sr. He loved spending his time in the outdoors and riding in the woods. Randy enjoyed playing horseshoes and visiting with his friends and family....

Jun 13, 2019

Mary Ruth (Bast) Delaney, formerly of Cecil, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. Mary was born November 12, 1923 in Cecil, daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Schultz) Bast.  Mary was a graduate of Cecil State Grade School and Bonduel High School.  After high school she moved with her mother and...

Jun 13, 2019

Mary Weier, 61, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 at St. Luke's hospital from a short battle with cancer. Mary was born April 27, 1958 to the late John and Rita Weier. Mary never let cancer define who she was and even through this fight, smiling and laughter were still part of her everyday routine. She never wanted anyone...

Jun 12, 2019

Mary Annette Smith, well known as "Tweet", age 59 of Keshena, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Tweet "Grandma Koko" loved and was very proud of her grandchildren. She always had a big hug and a smile along with a Go-Gurt waiting for them. As we all know, Tweet never missed a...

Jun 12, 2019

George William Fiedler III, age 77, went to be with the Lord after a courageous fight with cancer, at his home surrounded by family on June 12, 2019, in Gresham, Wisconsin.

George was born in Tinley Park, Illnois on February 2, 1942 to George William Fiedler II and Mildred Rose (Schmidt) Fiedler. He...

Jun 10, 2019

Carol Jeanette Krause, age 71 of Shawano, went to heaven on June 10, 2019. She was the youngest of four children, born to Clarence and Myrtle (Jeske) Kuhn on May 14, 1948. Carol graduated with the Shawano High School class of 1966. Carol was united in marriage to Lyle J. Krause on October 15, 1966 at St....

Jun 8, 2019

Elmer E. Kranzusch, age 86, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. Elmer was born on August 18, 1932 in Gogebic Co. Michigan, to the late Frederick and Helen (Kegebar) Kranzusch. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1950, and served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean Conflict until he was honorably discharged. He was...

Jun 7, 2019

On May 18, 1933, Carl Leroy Carmichael was born in Pickering, Missouri. He is the youngest of four children born to Ora and Josephine (Murphy) Carmichael. He had struggled valiantly with the after effects of lymphoma and two strokes over two years. He was 86 years old. He attended both elementary and high school in Hopkins, Missouri,...

Jun 5, 2019

Eldora L. Engelhardt, age 85 of Pella, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at HSHS St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on August 12, 1933 to the late Fred and Helen (Kallies) Moesch. On June 21, 1952 she was united in marriage to John W. Engelhardt at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano....

Jun 5, 2019

Joan Ann Tucker, age 65, of Keshena, passed away on June 5, 2019 in Shawano. Joan was born to the late Mose and Grace (Smith) Pocan on September 7, 1953 in Shawano. On April 11, 1977, Joan was united in marriage to Myron G. Tucker. Myron preceded Joan in death on March 19, 2008. Joan enjoyed researching...

Jun 5, 2019

Ricki Jo Hawpetoss, age 69 of Keshena, passed away on June 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was born in Keshena on April 3, 1950 to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch, Sr. Ricki was united in marriage to Neil Hawpetoss Sr. in Arizona in 1967. Neil preceded Ricki in death on December...

Jun 3, 2019

Joseph A. Besaw, Sr. 'Wapah ̶ Mekon', age 61 of Keshena, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 in Shawano. He was born in Keshena on June 16, 1957, to the late Glenn and Eldora (Beauprey) Besaw. Joey was a 1976 graduate of Shawano High School. He was employed by Menominee Tribal Enterprises since the mid 70's,...