Obituaries

Oct 24, 2018

William Warren "Bill" Flauger, age 83 of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at his home. Born in the Town of Red Springs on October 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Ross) Flauger.  After school, Bill enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country until his honorable discharge in November...

Oct 24, 2018

Gordon E. Robinson, Jr., age 73 of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Born on June 8, 1945 in Chicago, IL, he is the son of the late Gordon and Josephine (Richmond) Robinson, Sr.  Gordon attended college for 2 years.  He worked for the railroad for several years before returning home 20 years ago. Gordon is survived by: two...

Oct 23, 2018

Orville D. Sherwood, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Orville was born on August 16, 1925 in Waukegan, IL.  On October 26, 1963, he was united in marriage to Marie Jasmer.  Marie preceded him in death in 1990.  Orville enjoyed listening to country music, watching T.V., dancing, sitting outside and going for walks.  He...

Oct 22, 2018

Harvey Edward Eggert, age 99 of Shawano, passed away in the early morning hours of October 22, 2018 at his home. Born on February 12, 1919 in the Town of Herman, he was the son of the late Paul and Minnie (Mailahn) Eggert.  On November 16, 1940, Harvey was united in marriage to Eena Anita Salzmann in Clintonville.  Eena...

Oct 22, 2018

Jeannie M. "NeNe" White, age 61 of Neopit, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at her home. Jeannine was born in Keshena on March 14, 1957, the daughter of Lee White, Sr. and the late Clara Jean (Beauprey) White.  Jeannine was a free spirit.  She worked at the casino for many years and enjoyed playing bingo in her free...

Oct 20, 2018

Ila LaBonna Montour, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on October 20, 2018, in Shawano. Born on January 13, 1931 in the Town of Washington, Ila was the daughter of the late Herman and Rosetta (Rueckert) Marohl. On August 16, 1952, she was united in marriage to the late Neil L. Montour at White Clay Lake Lutheran Church. Neil...

Oct 20, 2018

William Jack Wheelock, Sr., age 41, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Shawano. Billy was born at Shawano Hospital on December 6, 1976 to Wayne and Barbara (Sanapaw) Wheelock, Sr.  Billy was a true woodsman and had a deep passion for the outdoors.  He loved hunting, fishing, and shanging.  Billy was an avid Packer...

Oct 19, 2018

Edwin J. 'Ed' Wilber, Sr. age 87 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Born on February 20, 1931 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Earl and Margaret (LaFrombois) Wilber.  Wanting to serve his country, Ed enlisted in the United States Army, where he was made a cavalry scout, despite having no formal training and...

Oct 19, 2018

Sandra M. Vahl age 68 of Shawano, died on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Born on October 3, 1950 in Illinois, she is the daughter of Mary (Zielinski) Owens and the late Edward Owens.  Sandra was united in marriage to Wayne Vahl on October 6, 1968 in Las Vegas.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children,...

Oct 18, 2018

Victor L. Kratzke, age 71, of Shawano, passed away at his home early Thursday morning. Born in Clintonville on June 6, 1947, Victor was a son of the late Vernon W. and Sadie (Werbelow) Kratzke, Sr.  Victor graduated from Clintonville High School and was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country honorably for two years...

Oct 18, 2018

Robert Paiser, age 84 of Leopolis, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1933, son of the late Vernon and Vera (Paiser) Buettner.  On November 14, 1953, Robert was united in marriage to Helen Hilda Pieper at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill.  Helen preceded him in death on August 1,...

Oct 18, 2018

Frances "Fran" Johnson, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Appleton. Born in Panama on March 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Frances (Goodloe) Yarber.  On February 9, 1963, Frances was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Johnson in Missouri.  The couple moved to Shawano in 1964 and Fran worked...

Oct 13, 2018

Carol Sue Hess, age 65 of Gresham, died on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Appleton. Born on November 4, 1952 in Gresham, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Vera (Hoffman) Hess.  Carol worked at Eagle Knit Sewing factory in the cutting and sewing department.  Later, she worked as a cashier at North Star Casino.  Carol was a...

Oct 13, 2018

Beau Andrews Rivera, age 3 of Milwaukee, died on October 13, 2018 in Milwaukee. Born on May 3, 2015 in Shawano, he is the son of Nicolas Rivera and Amanda M. Mann.  Beau loved anything involving cars, including playing with cars, and going for car rides.  He liked watching Paw Patrol and Blaze and the monster machines as well as ...

Oct 10, 2018

Troy Michael Anker, age 46 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2018 at his home. Born August 7, 1972 in Shawano, he is the son of Donald and Marilyn (Lenning) Anker.  Troy graduated from Shawano High School in 1990 and married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Kobs on February 14, 1999.  Together they had five children.  Troy was...

Oct 9, 2018

Yvonne Lois Labby, age 80 of Cecil, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home. Born on August 30, 1938 in Iola, she is the daughter of Doris L. (Bestul) Kitzman and the late Theodore R. Kitzman.  In 1956, Yvonne graduated from Iola High School.  Following graduation she moved to Milwaukee where she met her future husband...

Oct 7, 2018

Arlene Myrtle Reda, age 86 of Shawano, died on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Shawano. Arlene was born on April 28, 1932 in Stetsonville, WI, daughter of the late John and Frieda (Schultz) Meschefske.  After high school, she attended Teacher's College in Medford before attending UW-Madison, where she received her Master's Degree.  Arlene was a reading specialist in Ladysmith and...

Oct 6, 2018

Brandon Lee Synol, age 41 of Cecil, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in his home. Born on May 19, 1977 in Medford, WI, he is the son of Sharon (Shawano) Synol and the late Richard Synol.  On May 23, 2003, Brandon was united in marriage to Brenda Genz in Green Bay.  Brandon always told it like it was. ...

Oct 5, 2018

Margaret J. Johnson, age 74, formerly a longtime Shawano resident and currently of Aster Assisted Living Center in Clintonville, passed away and entered Heaven on October 5, 2018. In accordance with her wishes, a private family celebration of her life will be held. Marge was born September 20, 1944. She was raised by her loving foster parents, Ernest and Joyce...

Oct 3, 2018

Robert 'Butch' Summers, age 77 of Keshena, died on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Butch was born on October 18, 1940, in Keshena, the son of the late Joseph and Susan (Dodge) Summers.  He is an Oneida member, as well as a Menominee descendent.  Butch was raised in West Branch and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, followed by Shawano High School. ...