Obituaries

Oct 20, 2018

William Jack Wheelock, Sr., age 41, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Shawano. Billy was born at Shawano Hospital on December 6, 1976 to Wayne and Barbara (Sanapaw) Wheelock, Sr.  Billy was a true woodsman and had a deep passion for the outdoors.  He loved hunting, fishing, and shanging.  Billy was an avid Packer...

Oct 19, 2018

Edwin J. 'Ed' Wilber, Sr. age 87 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Born on February 20, 1931 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Earl and Margaret (LaFrombois) Wilber.  Wanting to serve his country, Ed enlisted in the United States Army, where he was made a cavalry scout, despite having no formal training and...

Oct 19, 2018

Sandra M. Vahl age 68 of Shawano, died on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Born on October 3, 1950 in Illinois, she is the daughter of Mary (Zielinski) Owens and the late Edward Owens.  Sandra was united in marriage to Wayne Vahl on October 6, 1968 in Las Vegas.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children,...

Oct 18, 2018

Victor L. Kratzke, age 71, of Shawano, passed away at his home early Thursday morning. Born in Clintonville on June 6, 1947, Victor was a son of the late Vernon W. and Sadie (Werbelow) Kratzke, Sr.  Victor graduated from Clintonville High School and was drafted into the United States Army, where he served his country honorably for two years...

Oct 18, 2018

Robert Paiser, age 84 of Leopolis, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on December 25, 1933, son of the late Vernon and Vera (Paiser) Buettner.  On November 14, 1953, Robert was united in marriage to Helen Hilda Pieper at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill.  Helen preceded him in death on August 1,...

Oct 18, 2018

Frances "Fran" Johnson, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Appleton. Born in Panama on March 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Frances (Goodloe) Yarber.  On February 9, 1963, Frances was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Johnson in Missouri.  The couple moved to Shawano in 1964 and Fran worked...

Oct 13, 2018

Carol Sue Hess, age 65 of Gresham, died on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Appleton. Born on November 4, 1952 in Gresham, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Vera (Hoffman) Hess.  Carol worked at Eagle Knit Sewing factory in the cutting and sewing department.  Later, she worked as a cashier at North Star Casino.  Carol was a...

Oct 13, 2018

Beau Andrews Rivera, age 3 of Milwaukee, died on October 13, 2018 in Milwaukee. Born on May 3, 2015 in Shawano, he is the son of Nicolas Rivera and Amanda M. Mann.  Beau loved anything involving cars, including playing with cars, and going for car rides.  He liked watching Paw Patrol and Blaze and the monster machines as well as ...

Oct 10, 2018

Troy Michael Anker, age 46 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2018 at his home. Born August 7, 1972 in Shawano, he is the son of Donald and Marilyn (Lenning) Anker.  Troy graduated from Shawano High School in 1990 and married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Kobs on February 14, 1999.  Together they had five children.  Troy was...

Oct 9, 2018

Yvonne Lois Labby, age 80 of Cecil, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her home. Born on August 30, 1938 in Iola, she is the daughter of Doris L. (Bestul) Kitzman and the late Theodore R. Kitzman.  In 1956, Yvonne graduated from Iola High School.  Following graduation she moved to Milwaukee where she met her future husband...

Oct 7, 2018

Arlene Myrtle Reda, age 86 of Shawano, died on Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Shawano. Arlene was born on April 28, 1932 in Stetsonville, WI, daughter of the late John and Frieda (Schultz) Meschefske.  After high school, she attended Teacher's College in Medford before attending UW-Madison, where she received her Master's Degree.  Arlene was a reading specialist in Ladysmith and...

Oct 6, 2018

Brandon Lee Synol, age 41 of Cecil, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in his home. Born on May 19, 1977 in Medford, WI, he is the son of Sharon (Shawano) Synol and the late Richard Synol.  On May 23, 2003, Brandon was united in marriage to Brenda Genz in Green Bay.  Brandon always told it like it was. ...

Oct 5, 2018

Margaret J. Johnson, age 74, formerly a longtime Shawano resident and currently of Aster Assisted Living Center in Clintonville, passed away and entered Heaven on October 5, 2018. In accordance with her wishes, a private family celebration of her life will be held. Marge was born September 20, 1944. She was raised by her loving foster parents, Ernest and Joyce...

Oct 3, 2018

Robert 'Butch' Summers, age 77 of Keshena, died on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Butch was born on October 18, 1940, in Keshena, the son of the late Joseph and Susan (Dodge) Summers.  He is an Oneida member, as well as a Menominee descendent.  Butch was raised in West Branch and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, followed by Shawano High School. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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....