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Joseph R. Debaker

Joseph R. Debaker

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...

Savanna M. Christenson-Wilber

Savanna M. Christenson-Wilber

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...

Gloria P Hovie

Gloria P Hovie

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...

Glenda J. Waubanascum

Glenda J. Waubanascum

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...

Ursula Posselt

Ursula Posselt

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...

Robert F Rebman

Robert F Rebman

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...

Barbara Jean Lund

Barbara Jean Lund

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...

Judith E. Hohn

Judith E. Hohn

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...

Arthur T Malone

Arthur T Malone

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...

Barbara J. Hughes

Barbara J. Hughes

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...

Kim M. Johnson

Kim M. Johnson

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...

Sharon M. Krueger

Sharon M. Krueger

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...

William C. Schmidt

William C. Schmidt

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...

Sarah J. Elertson

Sarah J. Elertson

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...

T.J. Mcconnell

T.J. Mcconnell

Jul 28, 2018

T.J. McConnell, age 36 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Born on July 29, 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas, he is the son of Peggy (Marcus) McConnell and the late James C. 'J.C.' McConnell.  After graduating from high school in Kansas, his love for cars lead him to Arizona where he attended mechanic school.  He was...

Roger John Strasman

Roger John Strasman

Jul 27, 2018

Roger John Strasman, age 79, of Shawano, formerly of West Allis, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. Roger was born in Jacksonport, Wisconsin on August 18, 1938 to the late Archie and Ruth (Erskine) Strasman.  Following high school Roger enlisted in the Navy and served his country honorably for three...

Leonard R. Hess, Jr.

Leonard R. Hess, Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

Leonard Robert "Sleepy" Hess, Jr., age 79, of Shawano, passed away on July 25, 2018 in Green Bay. Leonard was born on January 29, 1939 in Shawano, the son of the late Leonard G. and Vera (Hoffman) Hess, Sr. Sleepy grew up in Gresham on the family farm.  He served our country in the United States Army.  On December 17,...

Beverly J. Goering

Beverly J. Goering

Jul 25, 2018

Beverly J. Goering, age 86, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Shawano. Beverly was born in Milwaukee on October 18, 1931, daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Schuttenhelm) Hermann.  She graduated from Pulaski High School and then attended Wisconsin Technical School of Nursing.  On September 15, 1951, Beverly was united in marriage to Frederick Goering...

Jordan D. Brooks

Jordan D. Brooks

Jul 25, 2018

Jordan D. Brooks, age 30, of Sacramento, CA, formerly of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2018 in Sacramento. Jordan was born on July 25, 1988 in Monroe, Michigan to Stephanie (Brooks) Ferris and the late David Heflin.  Jordan enjoyed being with his friends. Jordan is survived by: his mom, Stephanie Ferris of Shawano; his step-dad, Rick Ferris of...

Sandra M. Cook

Sandra M. Cook

Jul 24, 2018

Sandra Marie Cook, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Shawano. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1938, she was the only child of the late George and Sophie (Lovda) Pehas.  On April 26, 1958, Sandra was united in marriage to Norman Cook in Chicago.  They spent 60 happy years together.  She was a...

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