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Loretta B. Price
Sep 23, 2018
Born August 20, 1926 in Chicago, IL, Loretta was called to her heavenly home on September 23, 2018 in Shawano, WI. Loretta, a drum majorette, graduated St. Florian High School at the age of seventeen. Always a talented pianist and singer and too young to enter a night club, Loretta would "sneak" out of her family home to sing with...
Ervin H. Moede
Sep 23, 2018
Ervin Herbert Moede, age 91 of Shiocton, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Ervin was born on January 4, 1927, in Shiocton, to the late Herbert and Bertha (Harke) Moede. He graduated from Shiocton High School in 1944. He served in the United States Army from October 1945, stationed in China, until January 1947,...
William F. Krueger
Sep 19, 2018
William F. "Will" Krueger, age 88 of Shawano, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Shawano. William was born on February 6, 1930 in Shawano, son of the late Frank A. and Ottilie (Schutt) Krueger. Will graduated from Shawano High School and went on to college at Valparaiso University in Indiana. On December 28,...
Rachenda R Rockman
Sep 18, 2018
Rachenda Rose Rockman, age 26 of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Shawano. Rachenda was born on February 8, 1992 in Shawano to Jeffrey Rockman and Caryn Kinepoway. She lived in the Keshena area all of her live. Rachenda was well known for beadwork, which she was very passionate about. She enjoyed listening to music and her...
June M. Ponfil
Sep 15, 2018
June M. Ponfil, age 79 of Keshena, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Appleton. June was born on June 2, 1939 in Keshena, daughter of the late John and Edmere (Longley) Waubanascum, Sr. June was united in marriage to Rodger Ponfil, Sr. in Keshena. June was nurturing, loving and had room in her heart for all of...
Lisa L. Petrich
Sep 14, 2018
Lisa Lynn (Bowman) Petrich, age 48 of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 14, 2018. Lisa was born December 24, 1969 in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Richard Petrich on June 24, 1989. Lisa loved family get-togethers, where she was able to use her love for cooking and joy of taking...
Beverly A. Ebert
Sep 14, 2018
Beverly A. Ebert, age 89, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Shawano. Beverly was born on December 24, 1928 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Carl and Loretta (Otto) Schroeder. She graduated from Clintonville High School. She worked for the Clintonville Dime Store. On June 6, 1953, Beverly was united in marriage to...
Richard H. Schuster
Sep 13, 2018
Richard (Dick) Henry Schuster, 85, passed away in his sleep on September 13, 2018 in Shawano. He was born June 13, 1933 in Shawano and was the only child of the late Raymond and Thora Schuster. He spent his youth hunting, fishing, horseback riding and exploring Shawano County. He attended Ripon College where he was a member of Sigma Nu...
John Nahwahquaw
Sep 13, 2018
John 'Sugabo' Nahwahquaw, age 74 of Gresham, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Shawano. John was born on April 30, 1944 in Keshena, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Waubanascum) Nahwahquaw. He is a graduate of Antigo High School. On August 13, 1966, John was united in marriage to Phyillis Boivin in Neopit. He was an iron worker...
Arthur G. Hohn
Sep 12, 2018
Arthur G. Hohn, age 96 of Shawano, passed away September 12, 2018. Art was born on May 29, 1922 in a farm house in the Town of Seneca, the son of the late Edwin A. and Ethilda (Otto) Hohn. On December 11, 1943, he was united in marriage to Wilma V. Gresen in Shawano, WI. Wilma preceded him in death...
Margaret P. Luedtke
Sep 12, 2018
Margaret Pearl (Dillenberg) Luedtke, born November 19, 1924, went to be with the Lord and her love mate Franklin. Born in the Township of Herman, Shawano County, she was the daughter of the late Katie (Wagner) and Patrick Dillenberg. She lived in the Town of Herman on a farm until age eight, when she moved to Shawano, where she attended...
Merilyn Leroy
Sep 10, 2018
Merilyn "Twin Girl" LeRoy, 69, started her journey on September 10, 2018. Twin was the daughter of the late Kennedy LeRoy and Mary "Bogue" (Dickie) LeRoy. She was the twin to Merlin "Rudy" LeRoy. Twin Girl was a loving mom, a loving grandmother, and an awesome "Auntie Twin" to her nieces and nephews. She always had a smile on her...
Craig L. Colson
Sep 9, 2018
Craig L. Colson, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday September 9, 2018 in Shawano. Born on January 19, 1941, he was the son of the late Lowell and Myra (Strong) Colson. Craig graduated from Shawano High School and then worked with his parents in the family business, Colson Furs. On February 5, 1972, he and Maxine were married...
Eugene F. Skalitzky
Sep 9, 2018
Eugene Francis Skalitzky, age 77 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home. Eugene was born on January 23, 1941 in Shawano, son of the late Benedict and Alice (Blish) Skalitzky. He was a graduate of Shawano High School. On December 23, 1971, he was united in marriage to Eileen B. Krueger at Zion Lutheran Church...
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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