Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

James W. DeBaere, age 75 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Shawano. James was born in Gillett on January 15, 1944 to the late Howard and Ivy (Stroobants) DeBaere.  On July 18, 1964, James married the love of his life, Jo Anne Ahrens, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Jo Anne preceded...

Jan 29, 2019

Dorothy Lautenschlager, age 82, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 in Appleton. Born on July 14, 1936 in Wakefield, MI, she was the only daughter of the late Steve and Sophie (Yatchak) Kaveshan.  On May 12, 1956, Dorothy was united in marriage to Nicholas DiSanto, who preceded her in death in 2001.  Dorothy was...

Jan 27, 2019

On Sunday, January 27, 2019, Oleyna Marie Gardner, age 50 of Green Bay began her trail home. She was born on October 17, 1968 in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late Mylan K. and Carol Sue (Cameron) Gardner, Sr.  Oleyna enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, cooking and was an avid Packer fan.  More than anything, Oleyna...

Jan 27, 2019

Georgiane Cook, 73, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Green Bay. Born in Milwaukee on September 21, 1945, Gigi was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Suinicki) Warner.  Gigi was a graduate of Wauwatosa High School.  On July 23, 1979 she was united in marriage to Robert Cook in Milwaukee.  Gigi...

Jan 27, 2019

Joseph Stephen Quinn, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on January 27, 2019 in Appleton. Born in Massachusetts on January 31, 1945, he is the son of the late Joseph P. and Jane (Barton) Quinn.  After high school, Joe enlisted in the United States Navy.  He was very Patriotic and serving in the Navy allowed him to...

Jan 20, 2019

Karen L. DeKelver, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home. Born in Portage, WI on September 12, 1942, Karen is the daughter of the late Floyd C. and Vivian (Schleicher) Achterberg.  Karen was born and raised on a farm in Portage where she developed her lifelong passion, her love for...

Jan 17, 2019

Elizabeth Shames, age 59, of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. Born to the late John P. and Jule A. (Wolf) Hale in New York, NY, on October 4, 1959; the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.  Elizabeth loved animals and had an animal rescue service.  She was a devoted...

Jan 17, 2019

Roberta Margaret Robinson, age 93 of Neopit, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Neopit. Roberta, who is a descendent of Chief Oshkosh, was born on the Menominee Reservation on February 13, 1925 to the late Roland and Catherine (Waukau) Oshkosh.  Other than the 17 years she spent in Washington State, Roberta lived on the reservation...

Jan 16, 2019

Roger Raymond Kucksdorf, age 83, died on January 16th 2019 at Shawano Health Services following a struggle with many health issues. Roger was born February 1 st , 1935 at home to the late Walter and Ida (Dey) Kucksdorf in rural Shawano. He was baptized and confirmed at Elias Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member....

Jan 15, 2019

Gertrude claimed Heaven as her home on January 15, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1930 to her parents, Oscar W. and Eleanor A. Brutlag Schultz, in Ottawa, Canada.

After her parents married, her father accepted a call as a Lutheran School Teacher in Ottawa, Ontario,...

Jan 15, 2019

Evon "Tee-Tee" Evelyn Malone, age 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Milwaukee. Evon was born in Shawano on March 25, 1987 to Marv "Buttons" and Charleen Malone.  Evon enjoyed gambling, singing, dancing and spending time with her nieces and nephews.  She enjoyed attending pow-wows and was proud to serve...

Jan 15, 2019

Walter M. "Wally" Mueller, age 89, of Clintonville, formerly of Bonduel, went to our Savior and Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Born on November 15, 1929 in Shawano, Wally was the youngest of six children born to the late Herman and Martha (Luepker) Mueller.  Wally married the love of his life, Miriam Carol "Mim" Keuer, on...

Jan 14, 2019

Jerome "Jerry" Charles Spatz, age 72 of Bonduel, passed away the morning of Monday, January 14, 2019. Jerry was born in Marshfield, WI on July 31, 1946, the son of Roselyn M. (Kramer) Spatz and the late Charles Spatz.  In 1968, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton, Jerry was united in marriage to Nancy Sartorius, who...

Jan 13, 2019

Steven Marion Miller, age 58 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Appleton. Steve was born in Shawano on August 15, 1960, the son of the late James and Violet (Peters) Miller.  He enjoyed fishing, being in the woods and shanging.  Steve enjoyed visiting with his family and friends and especially loved to spoil...

Jan 11, 2019

Curtis E. Kallies, age 78 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Keshena. Born on December 12, 1940 in Leopolis, he is the son of the late Elmer A. and Edna M. (Vorpahl) Kallies.  Curtis graduated from Gillett High School in 1958.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably...

Jan 8, 2019

Rosella N. Gartzke went to be with the Lord our Savior on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Shawano surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1926 in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County.

She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jane "Mamie" (McGlin) Nelson. She was baptized...

Jan 6, 2019

Levi Charles Anderson, newborn son of Ben and Paula (Schmidt) Anderson, was born into heaven on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

"You will always be our little fishing buddy, bringing us luck from above. We love you forever and always." ~ Mom and Dad

Levi is survived by: his mom and dad, Paula and Ben; his...

Jan 3, 2019

Marjorie A. "Margie" Ainsworth, 89, of Bonduel, passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Margie was born in Bonduel, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 17, 1929, to the late Herbert and Hertha (Boettcher) Peterman. On Flag Day, June 14, 1952 Margie was united in marriage to Gordon G. Ainsworth at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bonduel.  Gordon...

Jan 2, 2019

Verda Ritchey, age 79 of Bonduel, formerly of Tennessee and Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Verda was born on February 21, 1939 in Washington, daughter of the late Jack and Theada (Gregory) Ritchey. Verda enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and camping.  She was a "people person" and never missed a chance to do things...

Jan 2, 2019

William J. Ejnik, age 78 of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Shawano. William was born in Brown County on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Walter and Harriett (Bahrwig) Ejnik.  On November 12, 1960, William was united in marriage to Moria Hussin in Suamico.  In 1970, the couple moved to the...