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Anthony J. Boivin

Anthony J. Boivin

Sep 29, 2018

Anthony "Bucky" J. Boivin, age 55 of Neopit, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Bucky was born in Shawano on July 2, 1963, son of Dorla J. (Wayka) Boivin and the late John L. Boivin, Sr.  Bucky was employed by MITW Transit, Menominee Casino, MTE and was a caretaker for the elders.  He held a GED and was certified...

Frances M. Pyawasay

Frances M. Pyawasay

Sep 29, 2018

Frances "Jeannie" Margaret Pyawasay, age 87 of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Shawano. Jeannie was born in Keshena on February 21, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Grace (Grignon) Martin.  On December 31, 1949, Jeannie was united in marriage to Glenn George Pyawasay in Keshena.  George preceded her in death on June 10, 2001.  Jeannie...

Virgil D. Julius

Virgil D. Julius

Sep 27, 2018

Virgil Julius, age 55 of Madison, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Madison. Virgil was born on February 17, 1963 in Shawano, son of the late William and Elizabeth (Sturdevant) Julius, Sr.  He enjoyed boxing in high school, going to Pow-Wows and spending time with his family. He is survived by: seven siblings, Abigail Julius of Madison, William...

Allen M. Vele

Allen M. Vele

Sep 27, 2018

Allen M. Vele, age 81 of Bowler, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Weston. Allen was born on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation on April 22, 1937, son of the late Steve and Irene (Gardner) Vele.  On June 14, 1958, Allen was united in marriage to Leona Owens in Chicago.  He worked as an ironworker for Local 1 in Chicago...

Bonita P. Soufal

Bonita P. Soufal

Sep 27, 2018

Bonita P. "Bonnie" Soufal, age 81 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in Shawano. Bonnie was born in Clintonville on March 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Francis and Esther (Koehler) Jozwiak.  On June 8, 1957 Bonita was united in marriage to Patrick John Soufal in Clintonville.  Pat preceded her in death on November 15, 2016. ...

Richard H. Morin

Richard H. Morin

Sep 26, 2018

Richard H. Morin, 84, of Royersford, PA, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Shawano, WI, passed away September 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wives, Cleone Hayes and Vickie Bunt. Born August 4, 1934, in Iron Mountain, MI, he was raised in Kingsford, MI and was a son of the late Henry J. and Ann (Baraga) Morin....

Loretta B. Price

Loretta B. Price

Sep 23, 2018

Born August 20, 1926 in Chicago, IL, Loretta was called to her heavenly home on September 23, 2018 in Shawano, WI. Loretta, a drum majorette, graduated St. Florian High School at the age of seventeen. Always a talented pianist and singer and too young to enter a night club, Loretta would "sneak" out of her family home to sing with...

Ervin H. Moede

Ervin H. Moede

Sep 23, 2018

Ervin Herbert Moede, age 91 of Shiocton, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ervin was born on January 4, 1927, in Shiocton, to the late Herbert and Bertha (Harke) Moede.  He graduated from Shiocton High School in 1944.  He served in the United States Army from October 1945, stationed in China, until January 1947,...

William F. Krueger

William F. Krueger

Sep 19, 2018

William F. "Will" Krueger, age 88 of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Shawano. William was born on February 6, 1930 in Shawano, son of the late Frank A. and Ottilie (Schutt) Krueger.  Will graduated from Shawano High School and went on to college at Valparaiso University in Indiana.  On December 28,...

Rachenda R Rockman

Rachenda R Rockman

Sep 18, 2018

Rachenda Rose Rockman, age 26 of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Shawano. Rachenda was born on February 8, 1992 in Shawano to Jeffrey Rockman and Caryn Kinepoway.  She lived in the Keshena area all of her live.  Rachenda was well known for beadwork, which she was very passionate about.  She enjoyed listening to music and her...

June M. Ponfil

June M. Ponfil

Sep 15, 2018

June M. Ponfil, age 79 of Keshena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Appleton. June was born on June 2, 1939 in Keshena, daughter of the late John and Edmere (Longley) Waubanascum, Sr.  June was united in marriage to Rodger Ponfil, Sr. in Keshena.  June was nurturing, loving and had room in her heart for all of...

Lisa L. Petrich

Lisa L. Petrich

Sep 14, 2018

Lisa Lynn (Bowman) Petrich, age 48 of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 14, 2018. Lisa was born December 24, 1969 in Milwaukee.  She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Richard Petrich on June 24, 1989.  Lisa loved family get-togethers, where she was able to use her love for cooking and joy of taking...

Beverly A. Ebert

Beverly A. Ebert

Sep 14, 2018

Beverly A. Ebert, age 89, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Shawano. Beverly was born on December 24, 1928 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Carl and Loretta (Otto) Schroeder. She graduated from Clintonville High School.  She worked for the Clintonville Dime Store.  On June 6, 1953, Beverly was united in marriage to...

Richard H. Schuster

Richard H. Schuster

Sep 13, 2018

Richard (Dick) Henry Schuster, 85, passed away in his sleep on September 13, 2018 in Shawano. He was born June 13, 1933 in Shawano and was the only child of the late Raymond and Thora Schuster. He spent his youth hunting, fishing, horseback riding and exploring Shawano County. He attended Ripon College where he was a member of Sigma Nu...

John Nahwahquaw

John Nahwahquaw

Sep 13, 2018

John 'Sugabo' Nahwahquaw, age 74 of Gresham, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Shawano. John was born on April 30, 1944 in Keshena, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Waubanascum) Nahwahquaw.  He is a graduate of Antigo High School.  On August 13, 1966, John was united in marriage to Phyillis Boivin in Neopit.  He was an iron worker...

Arthur G. Hohn

Arthur G. Hohn

Sep 12, 2018

Arthur G. Hohn, age 96 of Shawano, passed away September 12, 2018. Art was born on May 29, 1922 in a farm house in the Town of Seneca, the son of the late Edwin A. and Ethilda (Otto) Hohn.  On December 11, 1943, he was united in marriage to Wilma V. Gresen in Shawano, WI.  Wilma preceded him in death...

Margaret P. Luedtke

Margaret P. Luedtke

Sep 12, 2018

Margaret Pearl (Dillenberg) Luedtke, born November 19, 1924, went to be with the Lord and her love mate Franklin. Born in the Township of Herman, Shawano County, she was the daughter of the late Katie (Wagner) and Patrick Dillenberg.  She lived in the Town of Herman on a farm until age eight, when she moved to Shawano, where she attended...

Merilyn Leroy

Merilyn Leroy

Sep 10, 2018

Merilyn "Twin Girl" LeRoy, 69, started her journey on September 10, 2018. Twin was the daughter of the late Kennedy LeRoy and Mary "Bogue" (Dickie) LeRoy. She was the twin to Merlin "Rudy" LeRoy. Twin Girl was a loving mom, a loving grandmother, and an awesome "Auntie Twin" to her nieces and nephews. She always had a smile on her...

Craig L. Colson

Craig L. Colson

Sep 9, 2018

Craig L. Colson, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018 in Shawano. Born on January 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Lowell and Myra (Strong) Colson.  Craig graduated from Shawano High School and then worked with his parents in the family business, Colson Furs.  On February 5, 1972, he and Maxine were married...

Eugene F. Skalitzky

Eugene F. Skalitzky

Sep 9, 2018

Eugene Francis Skalitzky, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home. Eugene was born on January 23, 1941 in Shawano, son of the late Benedict and Alice (Blish) Skalitzky.  He was a graduate of Shawano High School.  On December 23, 1971, he was united in marriage to Eileen B. Krueger at Zion Lutheran Church...

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