Obituaries

Jul 1, 2019

Arthur "Art" Schoff, age 91, died on Monday, July 1, 2019 in Shawano. He was born July 10, 1927, in Marshfield, the son of the late Harry and Olga (Mykelby) Schoff. After graduating from High School, Art served in the Navy until 1946. He then attended the Wisconsin State Teachers College in Stevens Point, where he graduated...

Jun 29, 2019

William H. "Bill" Greenough, Jr., age 86 of Shawano, passed away at home on June 29, 2019. Bill was born on October 28, 1932, in Galveston, Texas to the late William H. and Hermilia C. (Torres) Greenough, Sr. Upon graduation, he served his country in the United States Navy for four years. On February 4, 1961, Bill was united...

Jun 29, 2019

Deanna Lyn Zempel, 50, of Shawano, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her family after a 30 year battle with Crohns Disease. She was born on August 10, 1968 to Audrey (Loop) Zempel of Beaver and Dean Zempel of Porterfield. Deanna...

Jun 29, 2019

Donna Jean Weishoff, age 88, of Cloverleaf Lakes and Shawano, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born on July 7, 1930 in the Town of Lessor, Donna was the daughter of the late Adolph and Ethel (Weisnicht) Blom.  Donna was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior Lutheran Church in the...

Jun 28, 2019

Charles Cray Garefino, age 73 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Shawano. He was born on May 14, 1946 in Stockton, New Jersey, son of the late Thomas and Jane (Cray) Garefino. Charles served his country proudly in the United States Army having served three tours in Vietnam, receiving a purple heart. On...

Jun 28, 2019

Dora Jean Teller, age 64 of Appleton, formerly of the Menominee Reservation, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019. She was born on December 27, 1954 in Shawano, to the late Raymond "Steve" and Mabel (Mahkimetas) Teller. She lived most of her life on the Menominee Reservation with having lived the past six years in the Fox...

Jun 26, 2019

John "Jack" Meinhardt died peacefully in his home on June 26, 2019 at the age of 87. Jack was born on October 10, 1931 in New London, Wisconsin. He graduated from Clintonville Senior High and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in metallurgic engineering. He married the love of his life Lorna Stoik, on December 20,...

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...