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Evangeline J. Thiede

Evangeline J. Thiede

Sep 9, 2018

Evangeline J. 'Vangie' Thiede, age 83 of Bonduel, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Shawano. Vangie was born in Pella on September 26, 1934, daughter of the late William and Edna (Gumz) Messerschmidt.  Vangie graduated from Bonduel High School.  She married William Thiede on June 9, 1956 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel.  Vangie worked at Pine...

Clare A. Dodge

Clare A. Dodge

Sep 8, 2018

Clare Ann Dodge, age 72, passed away peacefully at Birch Hill Nursing Home on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Clare was born in Two Rivers, WI on March 20, 1946, daughter of the late Clarence and Adaline (Peters) Dominitz.  Clare was a machinist at Hamilton's Factory Incorporated for 14 years.  In her spare time, she loved trips to the casino, going...

Robert Mckay

Robert Mckay

Sep 8, 2018

Robert McKay, age 82 of Shawano, died on September 8, 2018. Born on September 12, 1935 in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, he was the son of the late Cecil and Bernice (Willing) McKay. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. He married Lois Mae on November 10, 1956 at Thomasville, GA. Robert was employed...

Alfred Duane Gristeau, Sr.

Alfred Duane Gristeau, Sr.

Sep 7, 2018

Alfred Duane Gristeau, Sr., age 46 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 in Appleton. Born on April 7, 1972 in Shawano, he is the son of Jean (Lyons) Hesse and the late Duane 'Mokie' Gristeau.  Alfred owned and operated Al's Tree Service in Keshena and he loved being in the woods.  He...

Dorothy M. Van Vuren

Dorothy M. Van Vuren

Sep 7, 2018

Dorothy M. (Pingel) Van Vuren, age 97 of Beaver Dam, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 7, 2018 surrounded by family member.  Dorothy was born on July 8, 1921 in Pulaski, WI, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Pingel.  She attended schools in Pulaski, Bonduel and Shawano, graduating from DePere High School, where she was able...

Roland R. Genke

Roland R. Genke

Sep 6, 2018

Roland R. "Rolly" Genke, age 81, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Shawano. Born on May 1, 1937 in the Town of Lessor, Roland is the son of the late Roland A. and Cecelia (Dehn) Genke.  Rolly graduated from Bonduel High School where he was active in the FFA and played football and basketball.  After graduating...

Chris T Borntreger

Chris T Borntreger

Sep 6, 2018

Chris T. Borntreger, age 72 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Shawano. Chris was born in Fairbank, Iowa on February 6, 1946, son of the late Toby C. and Mattie (Mast) Borntreger.  On October 15, 1974, Chris was united in marriage to Anna D. Troyer in Medford, Wisconsin.  He is a member of the Amish Church....

Dennis C. Posselt

Dennis C. Posselt

Sep 5, 2018

Dennis C. Posselt, age 82 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Shawano. Dennis was born in Shawano on June 30, 1936, son of the late Carl and Eunice (Pederson) Posselt.  In his youth, Dennis enjoyed spending time with his grandparents, Oscar and Anna, and Charles and Bertha.  He was a 1954...

Bryan Lepscier, Sr.

Bryan Lepscier, Sr.

Sep 4, 2018

Bryan 'Sid' Lepscier, Sr., age 61 of Keshena, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1957 in Keshena, where he lived most of his life.  He worked as a Police Officer, for the DNR, as the Menominee County Coroner as well as the Menominee County Sheriff and Tribal Chief of Police.  Sid was united in...

Audrey A Pennycook

Audrey A Pennycook

Sep 1, 2018

Audrey Ann (Carroll) Pennycook, age 89, of Shawano passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Audrey was born in Milton Township, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Frances (Patterson) Carroll.  She was a charter member of the Shawano Lake Lioness and an active member of Zion Lutheran Church.  She received the Mel Jones Award from Lions Club International foundation...

Roger Waukau, Jr.

Roger Waukau, Jr.

Aug 30, 2018

Roger 'Teeko' Waukau, Jr., age 60 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born on August 1, 1958 in Keshena, he is the son of Diana (Cox) Waukau and the late Roger Waukau, Sr.  Teeko worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises, as a Timber Harvest Administrator Forester, for over 40 years.  Roger enjoyed the...

Sherry L. Waupoose

Sherry L. Waupoose

Aug 30, 2018

Sherry L. Waupoose, age 48 of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Shawano. Born on July 26, 1970 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Beatrice (Lyons) Waupoose.  Sherry lived in the Keshena area all her life and worked as a personal care giver, at the Menominee Probation Office and as a...

Marcella J. Hafferman

Marcella J. Hafferman

Aug 30, 2018

On August 30, 2018 the Lord brought Marcella June Hafferman home. Marcella passed away at the age of 90 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano from pneumonia.  She was born on a farm in Bowler, Wisconsin on June 26, 1928.  She graduated from Bowler High School, where she met Lester Hafferman.  Marcella and Lester were married in 1950 and had...

John A Phillips

John A Phillips

Aug 28, 2018

John Anthony Phillips, age 29, of Green Bay, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Born on June 20, 1989 in Escanaba, MI, he is the son of John Edward Phillips and Lonita Renee (Waltanen) VanDrisse. He graduated from Shawano High School in 2007. He was currently working at Bay Industries as a welder and fabricator. He truly...

Terri Ann Katchenago

Terri Ann Katchenago

Aug 27, 2018

Terri Ann Katchenago age 53 of Keshena, died on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Appleton. Born on May 3, 1965 in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Frances M. 'Babe' Weso.  Terri was a loving wife and mother, and an amazing grandmother.  She enjoyed rummaging, baking, riding in the woods and picking blackberries with her husband. Terri is...

Janice Marie Tourtillott

Janice Marie Tourtillott

Aug 25, 2018

Janice Marie Tourtillott, age 79 of Shawano, died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 while surrounded by her family. Born on February 17, 1939 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Emily (Reil) Tourtillott.  She is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit.  Janice loved riding in the woods, partridge hunting, the Packers and...

Richard P. Skalitzky

Richard P. Skalitzky

Aug 25, 2018

Richard P. Skalitzky, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Appleton. Richard was born in Shawano on May 6, 1946, the son of the late Benedict and Alice (Blish) Skalitzky. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  On August 7, 1987, he was united in marriage to Debra Fischer Grueb in Shawano.  He worked for...

Guy R. Moede

Guy R. Moede

Aug 25, 2018

Guy R. Moede passed away unexpectedly at his home in Morgan Siding, on August 25, 2018, at the age of 87.  Guy was born on May 9, 1931 and raised in Morgan Siding with his siblings.  He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict.  He was a proud member of the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, Mohican...

Benjamin L. Demaskie

Benjamin L. Demaskie

Aug 24, 2018

Benjamin Louis Demaskie, age 42 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Appleton. Benjamin was born on July 8, 1976 in Kewaunee, the son of Dan Demaskie and the late Linda (Qualey) Demaskie.  He graduated from Bowler High School in 1995.  Ben was an outstanding drummer; his heart, talent and passion for music was unmatched.  He played...

Sheila C. Koons

Sheila C. Koons

Aug 23, 2018

Sheila Koons, age 72, of Wausaukee, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Shawano. Sheila is the daughter of George and the late Joyce (Bird) Koons.  Sheila graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and taught second grade in Wausaukee for many years.  In her free time she loved to read and follow politics. Sheila is survived by...

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