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Bing E. Rosenow

Bing E. Rosenow

Feb 17, 2019

Bing Ellsworth Rosenow, age 82 of Shawano, died on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Bing was born on August 21, 1936 in Shawano, the son of the late Ellsworth Rosenow and Carrie (Hottenstein) Rosenow-Christopher.  Bing was confirmed in the Shawano United Methodist Church and graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1955.  At the age of 17, he...

Patrick J. Rohe

Patrick J. Rohe

Feb 12, 2019

Patrick Jon "Pat" Rohe, age 56, of Shawano, WI and Dandridge, TN, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2019. Pat was born in Kaukauna, to Melvin "Mike" and Lois (Vils) Rohe. When Pat was a child, his family moved to Gresham, where he grew up on Big Lake. Pat moved to California where he met and married...

Gary Duane Ladwig

Gary Duane Ladwig

Feb 12, 2019

Gary Duane Ladwig, Sr., age 80 of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.  He was born on May 10, 1938 in Tigerton, son of the late Alfred and Lilly (Marquardt) Ladwig.  Gary spent his childhood in Bowler, and graduated from Bowler High School.  He married Georgetta McFarlane on June 25, 1960 at St. Matthews Lutheran...

Ethel Bramschreiber-Svetnicka

Ethel Bramschreiber-Svetnicka

Feb 10, 2019

Ethel Bramschreiber-Svetnicka, age 86, passed away February 10, 2019.  Ethel was born on October 11, 1932 to the late William and Edna (Gumz) Messerschmidt in Pella, WI.  Ethel graduated from Bonduel High School.  She worked in the office at Badger Breeders, as Line Manager at Vlasic Pickles as well as in the Appleton Post-Crescent Ad Department.  On...

Ernestine E. Murphy

Ernestine E. Murphy

Feb 10, 2019

Ernestine Evalyn "Ernie" Murphy, age 97 of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Ella Besaw Center. Ernestine was born in Morgan Siding, Shawano County, WI on November 5, 1921 to the late Glen and Melissa (Fowler) Quinney.  She attended school in Flandreau, South Dakota and worked in the Black...

Francis "Butch" Kitson

Francis "Butch" Kitson

Feb 10, 2019

Francis "Butch" Dale Kitson, age 63, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Madison. Born in Keshena, on December 5, 1955, he is the son of the late Francis "Ducky" and Dorothy (Lyons) Kitson.  On August 15, 1981, Butch was united in marriage to Sally Martin in Keshena.  Sally preceded Butch in death on...

Peter Kaminecki

Peter Kaminecki

Feb 7, 2019

Peter Kaminecki, age 71, of Pulaski, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Peter was born on July 10, 1947 in the Town of Lessor to the late Paul and Helen (Czarnik) Kaminecki, Sr. Peter served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam.  Upon returning from the military he returned to farming and...

Janice J. Thompson

Janice J. Thompson

Feb 6, 2019

Janice "Jan" Jean Thompson, age 76 of Shawano, formerly of Bonduel, Florence County and Green Bay, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Jan was born in Shawano on July 24, 1942, a daughter of the late Vernon and Victoria (Seering) Monroe.  She grew up in Bonduel and graduated from Bonduel High School.  On April 4, 1964,...

Ruth M Hoffman

Ruth M Hoffman

Feb 3, 2019

Ruth Margaret Hoffman, age 90 of Gresham, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Shawano surrounded by her family. Born in Gresham on June 6, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Hartel) Schmidt, Sr.  After Ruth graduated from Gresham High School in 1946, she worked at Gresham State Bank.  On October...

Charlene J. Heling

Charlene J. Heling

Feb 2, 2019

Charlene Heling, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, February, 2, 2019 at Evergreen Nursing Home. She was born on July 11, 1940 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Victor and Jeanette (Seyler) Felts.  She completed her schooling at Shawano High in 1958.  Charlene was united in marriage to Wallace R. Heling on July 6,...

Ramon F Wahsquonaikezhit

Ramon F Wahsquonaikezhit

Jan 31, 2019

Ramon Francis Wahsquonaikezhik, age 31, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ramon was born in Shawano to Ernest and Annette (Dodge) Wahsquonaikezhik.  He was a graduate of Menominee High School and was employed at North Star Casino.  Ramon enjoyed tinkering with computers and anything electronic.

Gary J. Tank

Gary J. Tank

Jan 31, 2019

Gary Joseph Tank, age 53 of Gillett, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Green Bay surrounded by his family. Born in Shawano on August 14, 1965, he is the son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Prenevost) Tank.  He worked as a truck driver for Roger Knueppel and Dan Nolan.  Gary enjoyed horses and was...

Kenneth M Kroenke

Kenneth M Kroenke

Jan 31, 2019

On Thursday, January 31, 2019, the Lord called Kenneth Marvin Kroenke to his eternal home at the age of 88. Kenneth was born in the Town of Richmond on October 24, 1930, a son of the late Henry and Margaret (Marohl) Kroenke.  He was baptized at birth and lived in Shawano County all his life. Kenneth worked...

Gerald Wisniewski

Gerald Wisniewski

Jan 30, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Wisniewski, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born in Shawano on January 2, 1941, he was a son of the late Edward and Pauline (Spang) Wisniewski.  After graduating from Shawano High School, he enlisted in the National Guard.  Jerry worked at Phenix Door and then Mirro in Manitowoc until his...

Dorothy Lautenschlager

Dorothy Lautenschlager

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...

James W. Debaere

James W. Debaere

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...

Oleyna M. Gardner

Oleyna M. Gardner

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...

Georgiane Cook

Georgiane Cook

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...

Joseph S Quinn

Joseph S Quinn

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...

Karen L. Dekelver

Karen L. Dekelver

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...

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