Obituaries

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,...

Jun 2, 2019

Roger A. Breitzman, age 76, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Seymour. Roger was born in Shawano on February 14, 1943, son of Irene (Wolf) Breitzman and the late Roger Breitzman.  Roger graduated from Bonduel High School in 1961. On October 24, 1964 Roger was united in marriage to J. Jean Tuschy at...

Jun 1, 2019

Michael Stevens Clark, age 68, of Winneconne, Wisconsin went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his residence. He was surrounded by the loves of his life, Linda Lichtfuss and his loving fur babies.  Michael was born on May 22, 1951 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Lawrence Clark and...

May 30, 2019

Donald Cameron Mueller, born on November 27, 1922 in Ricketts, Iowa to the late Charles and Mathilda (Rabe) Mueller, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the age of 96.

Donald graduated from the first class of Bonduel High School in 1940. He was...

May 30, 2019

Laurie Barnes, age 72, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Appleton. Born on January 21, 1947 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of the late John and Flora (Barnes) Shawanopenass.  Laurie grew up in Keshena.  She worked for Krueger Metal in Green Bay, Menominee School District, Menominee police dispatch and Menominee Casino as...

May 29, 2019

Doreen Diane Holmes, 62, of Louck Rd., Pine Grove,  PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at home.

Born on October 9, 1956 in Shawano, WI, she was a daughter of the late Reuben and Edna Teske Buettner.

She attended Northeast Technical College, Green Bay, WI, where she...

May 28, 2019

Mildred (Millie) Buboltz entered heaven May 28, 2019 after a brief illness and stay at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

Born March 4, 1924 to William and Hedwig Richter of Lessor, WI, Millie lived her life as a devoted Christian. After graduating from Bonduel High School, Millie spent time working in Green Bay, Milwaukee...

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...