Obituaries

Jan 13, 2019

Steven Marion Miller, age 58 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Appleton. Steve was born in Shawano on August 15, 1960, the son of the late James and Violet (Peters) Miller.  He enjoyed fishing, being in the woods and shanging.  Steve enjoyed visiting with his family and friends and especially loved to spoil...

Jan 11, 2019

Curtis E. Kallies, age 78 of Keshena, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Keshena. Born on December 12, 1940 in Leopolis, he is the son of the late Elmer A. and Edna M. (Vorpahl) Kallies.  Curtis graduated from Gillett High School in 1958.  He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably...

Jan 8, 2019

Rosella N. Gartzke went to be with the Lord our Savior on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Shawano surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1926 in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County.

She was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Jane "Mamie" (McGlin) Nelson. She was baptized...

Jan 6, 2019

Levi Charles Anderson, newborn son of Ben and Paula (Schmidt) Anderson, was born into heaven on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

"You will always be our little fishing buddy, bringing us luck from above. We love you forever and always." ~ Mom and Dad

Levi is survived by: his mom and dad, Paula and Ben; his...

Jan 3, 2019

Marjorie A. "Margie" Ainsworth, 89, of Bonduel, passed away, Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Margie was born in Bonduel, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 17, 1929, to the late Herbert and Hertha (Boettcher) Peterman. On Flag Day, June 14, 1952 Margie was united in marriage to Gordon G. Ainsworth at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bonduel.  Gordon...

Jan 2, 2019

Verda Ritchey, age 79 of Bonduel, formerly of Tennessee and Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Verda was born on February 21, 1939 in Washington, daughter of the late Jack and Theada (Gregory) Ritchey. Verda enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and camping.  She was a "people person" and never missed a chance to do things...

Jan 2, 2019

William J. Ejnik, age 78 of Gresham, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in Shawano. William was born in Brown County on September 20, 1940, the son of the late Walter and Harriett (Bahrwig) Ejnik.  On November 12, 1960, William was united in marriage to Moria Hussin in Suamico.  In 1970, the couple moved to the...

Dec 31, 2018

Valeria "Val" Stella (Jesionowski) Wilkins, age 87, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2018.

She was preceded in death by:  her husband, Victor; son, Gary; daughter, Sharon; grandson, Matthew; and great-granddaughter, Paige.

Val was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.

Val's family will be holding private services.

Dec 27, 2018

Domanique A. Sanapaw, age 26, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Domanique was born on September 11, 1992 in Shawano, son of Dana Schneider and Jamie Sanapaw.  He is a Menominee High School graduate.  Domanique had a passion for music, he enjoyed singing, drumming, and composing his own songs.  He was a sweetheart who...

Dec 27, 2018

David J. Laux, age 82, of the Town of Belle Plaine, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Born in New London on September 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah (Roberts) Laux.  He worked at Northland Hotel and a barber shop in Green Bay until he was drafted into the...

Dec 27, 2018

Arlene R. Grunewald, age 97 of Bonduel, passed away in Green Bay on Thursday, December 27, 2018.  She was born in the Town of Waukechon on November 26, 1921, to the late John and Ella (Lund) Peterson.  On September 5, 1941, in Pulaski, Arlene was united in marriage to Curtis Grunewald, who preceded her in death on...

Dec 26, 2018

Lee Harley Smith, age 85 of Shawano, died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Born on April 29, 1933 in Black Creek, WI, he is the son of the late Glen and Anna (Wagner) Smith.  Lee was united in marriage to Agnes M. Nauman on October 18, 1958, in Sturgeon Bay.  He drove truck, along with school and...

Dec 26, 2018

Reuben Elmer Schaetzel, age 95, of Shawano passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.  Reuben was born in Germantown, WI on May 29, 1923, the son of the late Arthur and Esther (Fraederich) Schaetzel.  After meeting Betty Lee at a harvest dance, he married her on October 18, 1947.  She preceded him in death in 2007....

Dec 25, 2018

Mandy Lynn LaMarche, age 49 of Shawano, passed away at her home on Christmas Day, surrounded by her family. Mandy loved music and horses… she cantered into eternity. Mandy was born on October 6, 1969 in Shawano, the daughter of Chuck and Mary (McKay) LaMarche. Following her graduation from Shawano High School, Mandy graduated from the University...

Dec 24, 2018

Daryl Tucker, Sr., age 62 of Keshena, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Keshena. Daryl was born in Keshena on July 31, 1956, the son of the late Clarence and Adelaide (Wilber) Tucker, Sr.  On October 25, 1980, Daryl was united in marriage to Cynthia Gauthier in Keshena.  Daryl lived in Keshena all his life. ...

Dec 23, 2018

Victoria Lynn Factor McGann, age 50 of Keshena, died on December 23, 2018. Born on January 15, 1968 in Pawnee, OK, she is the daughter of the late Eastman and Winona (Heath) Factor.  In December of 1995, in Shawnee, Victoria was united in marriage to John Timothy McGann, who precede her in death.  Vicki attended Shawnee Public...

Dec 23, 2018

Sheryl Lynn (Lyons) Hanson passed away on December 23, 2018 at her home in Shawano after a long struggle with cancer. Sher was a strong woman of faith and will forever be in peace with the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ the Rock Community Church of Neenah was a place of worship for Sher.

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Dec 22, 2018

June L. (Robbins) Ferrero, age 84 of the Town of Lessor, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at home. June was born May 31, 1934 to Fannie Robbins. She was raised by her very special grandparents June and Frank Robbins. She grew up with her aunts and uncles which she felt were her brothers and sisters,...

Dec 22, 2018

Odile J. Bierhals, age 80 of Bonduel, died on December 22, 2018 in Shawano. Born on January 15, 1938 in Brown County, she is the daughter of the late David and Mildred (Orde) Jadin.  Odile was united in marriage to Theodore Bierhals at St. Joseph Church in Champion.  The couple owned and operated a farm in Zachow. ...

Dec 22, 2018

Deloris J. Thiel, age 80 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at her home.

Born on September 24, 1938 in Harriman, Tennessee, Deloris was the daughter of the late Dillard and Audrey (Hamilton) Keeney. She was raised by her grandparents, Vernia and Jasper Keeney.  Deloris was united in marriage to...