Obituaries

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,...

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...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...