Obituaries

May 26, 2019

Chad Elliott Nāēnwēhtaw Waukechon, age 49, of Bonduel, started his journey to the spirit world unexpectedly on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Chad was born on December 29 th , 1969 in Wausau, son of Joseph "Buzz" and Mila (Svendsen) Waukechon, Jr.  Chad was united in marriage to Heidi Scheinert in a traditional Native American ceremony by the Wolf River...

May 19, 2019

Ethel Rose Ausman, age 94 of Shawano, formerly of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Ethel was born in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn County on August 8, 1924, daughter of the late Samuel and Daisy (Rude) Gibson.  Ethel graduated from Elk Mound High School and earned a degree in elementary education from the...

May 18, 2019

Matthias Ray Ertmer of Shawano, was born into the arms of the Lord on May 18, 2019. Matthias is the son of Cory and Doreen (Tovstiga) Ertmer.  They are members of the Church of God in Cecil.

Matthias is survived by: his parents, Cory and Doreen; maternal grandparents, Siegfried and Edeltraus Tovstiga; paternal...

May 17, 2019

Donald Roy Oxendorf

Donald Roy "Oxie" "Santa" Oxendorf, age 82, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. Donald was born in Milwaukee WI, on December 5, 1936 to the late Fritz and Eva (Waterhouse) Oxendorf. Donald served his country proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard until receiving an honorable discharge.  He went on...

May 16, 2019

Christopher James Bruns

Christopher James Bruns, 8 month old son of Christopher C. Bruns, II and Amanda Rose Calkins, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Christopher was born in Neenah on September 17, 2018. Christopher was a very happy baby with a contagious laugh and a smile that could light up a room....

May 13, 2019

Thomas John "Tom" Miller, age 63, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Thomas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 31, 1955, son of Rita (Benedickt) Miller and the late Warren Miller.  Tom graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee and moved to the Shawano area shortly after graduation.  He loved cars and...

May 11, 2019

John J. Baltus, age 67, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on May 11, 2019. In his final days of life, he was closely embraced with love by his daughter Caitlin and family members. He was born on June 8, 1951, to the late John and Rita Baltus in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was a graduate...

May 8, 2019

Kevin Leroy Boivin, age 48, of Neopit, passed away on May 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1970 in Shawano to Dorla (Wayka) Boivin and the late John L. Boivin, Sr. Kevin worked as a supervisor for 15 years at Hanauer's Tree Farm. He enjoyed playing guitar, watching Jeopardy on television, watching...

May 7, 2019

Mary Kay Sadler, age 66, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mary was born on January 8, 1953 in Shawano to June (Dickow) Hanstedt and the late Leslie Hanstedt. Mary is a Shawano High School graduate and went on to earn a degree in nursing. On October 18, 1975 Mary was united in marriage...

May 5, 2019

William Wayne "Ol' Bill" Kinziger, 92, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on October 24, 1926, in Oconto, to the late Charles and Bertha (Derks) Kinziger. Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946 serving in North Africa and the Phillippines. Bill was united in marriage...

May 5, 2019

Ellen J. Vandenberg, age 61 of Cecil, passed away on May 5, 2019 at her home. Ellen was born on October 11, 1957, in Kaukauna, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Jager) Janssen. She lived in Shawano for the past 35 years. Ellen worked for Walmart as a cashier for 15 years. Ellen enjoyed quizzes, watching television,...

May 4, 2019

Doris Staub Buchholtz, 95, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Birch Hill Nursing Facility. Doris was born on September 3, 1923, in the Town of Richmond, to the late Frank and Clara (Hammann) Luedtke. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1942. Doris was united in marriage to Rueben P. Staub on December...

May 3, 2019

Diane Grace Meisner, age 77 of Cecil, passed away at her home on Friday, May 3, 2019. Diane was born at home in Hayes, Wisconsin, Town of How, Oconto County, on August 3, 1941, to the late Hugo C.R. and Elsa A.M. (Free) Moede.  Diane was a graduate of St John's Lutheran School, Hayes and Suring High...

May 3, 2019

Joanne Patricia Wegner, age 73 of Cecil, died on Friday, May 3, 2019.  She was born on November 23, 1945 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Raymond and Susan (Vanden Hoogen) Hutjens.  Joanne was a 1963 graduate of DePere High School.  She was united in marriage to William 'Bill' Wegner in Appleton, on January 27,...

Apr 30, 2019

Carol J. Tucker, 72, of Milwaukee passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Carol was born in Keshena on October 26, 1946, daughter of the late Alfred and Augustine (Dodge) Tucker. Carol lived in Keshena until high school when her family moved to Dallas, Texas, they returned to Wisconsin in 1963 where Carol has resided in Milwaukee ever since....

Apr 29, 2019

Esther M. Reedy, 89, of Gresham, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 29, 2019. Esther was born on July 12, 1929, in Shawano, to the late Charles and Hildegard (Timm) Buth. Esther married Cecil Reedy on July 11, 1959 in Milwaukee. Cecil preceded Esther in death on September 1, 2014. Esther and Cecil had moved to...

Apr 28, 2019

Loren Lee "LR" Rouse, age 77, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Appleton. Loren was born on July 2, 1941, in Shawano, son of the late Lee and Margaret (Bankert) Rouse. Loren was united in marriage to Carol "Cookie" Ludwiczak on August 26, 1961 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano....

Apr 28, 2019

Donna Mae Gall, 75, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Shawano. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Apr 27, 2019

Eva Rose Wilber, 79, formerly of Neopit, passed away on Saturday, April 27 th , 2019 in Shawano.

Eva was born in Kewaunee Co., WI, on March 22, 1940 to the late Ralph and Grace (Post) Haack. On April 4, 1959 she was united in marriage to Robert Wilber Jr. in Milwaukee. Eva was a member of...

Apr 27, 2019

Leroy L. "Bud" Smallwood, 56, of Shawano, passed away at Thedacare Medical Center of Appleton on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Leroy was born on November 21, 1962 to the late Lee Roy and Rollande (Vanderventer) Smallwood. Leroy married the love of his life Debra Samolinski in Milwaukee. He was a cab driver in Milwaukee for many years before moving...