Obituaries

Aug 21, 2018

Priscilla M. Watters, age 86 of Tilleda, died on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Clintonville. Born on May 21, 1932 in Birnamwood, she is the daughter of the late William and Esther (Brei) Tober.  Priscilla is a graduate of Shawano High School.  Priscilla was united in marriage to Levi D. Watters on May 10, 1952...

Aug 19, 2018

Elaine Marie Bergsbaken, age 84 of Bonduel, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home. Born on October 28, 1933 in the town of Hartland, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Laura (Schroeder) Wussow.  On May 7, 1955, she was united in marriage to Roger Bergsbaken at Zion United Methodist Church Bonduel.  Roger preceded her...

Aug 19, 2018

Clarence John 'Jack' Fish, age 70 of West Allis, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 in Waukesha. Jack was born on December 15, 1947 in Keshena, son of the late Clarence and Mary 'Julienne' (Boivin) Fish.  He is a graduate of Shawano High School.  On October 27, 1967, Jack was united in marriage to Faye Cox, who preceded him...

Aug 19, 2018

Patrick James Crawford, age 92 of Shawano, gently passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018, surrounded by his adoring children and cherished wife, Ruth, of 67 years. While bathed in the radiant light of God's love from a magnificent sunset on the Wolf River, Ruth comforted him with kisses and affirmations of their love for...

Aug 18, 2018

Michel C. 'Mike' Schuler of the Town of Wescott passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife on August 18, 2018 at the age of 75 after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born June 27, 1943 in Manitowoc, WI, the fourth of five sons to the late Fredrick 'Fritz' and Evelyn (Kraft) Schuler. ...

Aug 15, 2018

Ned Carl Fritz, age 68 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at home. He was born January 24, 1950 in Shawano to the late Lloyd 'Bud' and Erma (Mueller) Fritz.  Ned attended Bowler High School.  On August 16, 1969, he married Patricia 'Pat' Schafberger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.  Together they had two sons, Rodney and...

Aug 14, 2018

Joseph Roy DeBaker, age 71 of Leopolis, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born October 16, 1946 in Shawano, WI to the late Albert and Cora (nee Brunner) DeBaker.  Joe grew up on a rocky farm on the edge of Leopolis, WI overlooking the North Branch of the Embarrass River.  Anyone who ever met Joe didn't forget...

Aug 14, 2018

Savanna Mae Christenson-Wilber, age 27 of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at her home. Savanna was born in San Bernardino, California on January 4, 1991, the daughter of Wydell Kallies and Denelle Christenson.  She lived most of her life in the Shawano area.  On May 25, 2018, Savanna was united in marriage to Duane Wilber.  Savanna was...

Aug 13, 2018

Gloria P. Hovie, age 83 of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home.  Born on September 15, 1934 in Oconto, she is the daughter of the late John and Helen (Gehring) Erdman.  Gloria was united in marriage to Melvin L. Hovie on April 11, 1953 in Brookside, Oconto County.  The couple spent most of their...

Aug 13, 2018

Glenda Jean Waubanascum, age 66 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at her home. Glenda was born on September 26, 1951, in Shawano, daughter of the late Percy R. "Sonny Man" and Bertina M. (Archiquette) Dodge Waubanascum.  Glenda grew up in Neopit.  She moved to Chicago, IL in 1985 where she worked until returning to Shawano in...

Aug 13, 2018

Ursula Posselt, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 in Shawano. Ursula was born in Nuremberg, Germany on January 25, 1940, daughter of the late Ludwig and Rosa (Nagel) Schlick.  She was baptized at St. Sebald Church in Nuremberg, Germany on March 1, 1940. On June 26, 1958, Ursula was united...

Aug 13, 2018

Robert Francis Rebman, age 91 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 in DePere. Bob was born in Bear Creek, WI on April 10, 1927, son of the late Lawrence J. and Helen M. (Stanton) Rebman.  Bob served our county during WWII in the United States Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1948.  While serving his...

Aug 12, 2018

The glow of the sunrise upon her; loving family in prayer around her; Barbara Jean Lund, 83, drew her last sweet breath and was embraced by God's peaceful arms on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

She was born Barbara Jean Rogers on February 13, 1935, in Cleveland, TN, to John...

Aug 5, 2018

Judy Hohn, age 76 of Bonduel, passed away on August 5, 2018 in Shawano. She was born on March 30, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late John and Mina (Hansen) Hylander.  As a young girl, she lived in Shawano, but her family later moved to Appleton, where she graduated from high school.  Judy often spent time with...

Aug 5, 2018

Arthur Tod Malone, age 62 of Bowler, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 5, 2018. Arthur Tod Malone was born on October 15, 1955 in Shawano to the late Arthur and Cleo (Welch) Malone.  On August 22, 1997, Tod was united in marriage to Sarita Williams in Shawano.  He was employed with Mohican Bingo from...

Aug 5, 2018

Barbara J. Hughes, age 80 of Shawano, passed away on August 5, 2018. Barb was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mary (Kuffskie) Abernathy.  Barb met her future husband, James 'Jim' Hughes on a blind date in 1956 and on June 16, 1956, they were married in Mobile, Alabama.  The couple...

Aug 4, 2018

Kim M. (Bahr) Johnson, age 56, passed away on Saturday, August 4, in Clearwater, FL. Kim was born June 9, 1962 in Shawano, WI, daughter of Garwood Bahr and the late Judith (Gregerson) Bahr. Kim is survived by: her father, Garwood Bahr; two sisters, Tammy (Jeff) Stachowiak of Shawano and Sherri (Paul Prokash) Runge of Gillett; one son, Leo; as...

Jul 30, 2018

Sharon Mae Krueger, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Shawano on Monday, July 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. Sharon was born in Shawano on October 2, 1934, daughter of the late Antone and Elsie (Helms) Brunner.  After graduating in 1952 from Shawano High, she moved to Chicago and worked for the airlines.  Sharon was united in marriage...

Jul 29, 2018

William Carl "Bill" Schmidt, age 61, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Bill was born in Shawano on January 28, 1957, son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Kreklow) Schmidt.  He was a graduate of UW Eau Claire.  On January 28, 1996 Bill was united in marriage to Pamela Roloff.  Bill lived in Shawano...

Jul 28, 2018

Sarah J. Elertson, age 86, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Sarah was born on June 24, 1932 in Outagamie County, daughter of the late Hamilton and Elizabeth (Manders) Bain.  On December 30, 1955 Sarah was united in marriage to Harold Elertson.  The couple enjoyed nearly 50 years...