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Richard H. Schuster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Chris T Borntreger

Chris T Borntreger

Sep 6, 2018

Chris T. Borntreger, age 72 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Shawano. Chris was born in Fairbank, Iowa on February 6, 1946, son of the late Toby C. and Mattie (Mast) Borntreger.  On October 15, 1974, Chris was united in marriage to Anna D. Troyer in Medford, Wisconsin.  He is a member of the Amish Church....

Dennis C. Posselt

Dennis C. Posselt

Sep 5, 2018

Dennis C. Posselt, age 82 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Shawano. Dennis was born in Shawano on June 30, 1936, son of the late Carl and Eunice (Pederson) Posselt.  In his youth, Dennis enjoyed spending time with his grandparents, Oscar and Anna, and Charles and Bertha.  He was a 1954...

Bryan Lepscier, Sr.

Bryan Lepscier, Sr.

Sep 4, 2018

Bryan 'Sid' Lepscier, Sr., age 61 of Keshena, died on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1957 in Keshena, where he lived most of his life.  He worked as a Police Officer, for the DNR, as the Menominee County Coroner as well as the Menominee County Sheriff and Tribal Chief of Police.  Sid was united in...

Audrey A Pennycook

Audrey A Pennycook

Sep 1, 2018

Audrey Ann (Carroll) Pennycook, age 89, of Shawano passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Audrey was born in Milton Township, WI, daughter of the late Clarence and Frances (Patterson) Carroll.  She was a charter member of the Shawano Lake Lioness and an active member of Zion Lutheran Church.  She received the Mel Jones Award from Lions Club International foundation...

Roger Waukau, Jr.

Roger Waukau, Jr.

Aug 30, 2018

Roger 'Teeko' Waukau, Jr., age 60 of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born on August 1, 1958 in Keshena, he is the son of Diana (Cox) Waukau and the late Roger Waukau, Sr.  Teeko worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises, as a Timber Harvest Administrator Forester, for over 40 years.  Roger enjoyed the...

Sherry L. Waupoose

Sherry L. Waupoose

Aug 30, 2018

Sherry L. Waupoose, age 48 of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 30, 2018 in Shawano. Born on July 26, 1970 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Beatrice (Lyons) Waupoose.  Sherry lived in the Keshena area all her life and worked as a personal care giver, at the Menominee Probation Office and as a...

Marcella J. Hafferman

Marcella J. Hafferman

Aug 30, 2018

On August 30, 2018 the Lord brought Marcella June Hafferman home. Marcella passed away at the age of 90 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano from pneumonia.  She was born on a farm in Bowler, Wisconsin on June 26, 1928.  She graduated from Bowler High School, where she met Lester Hafferman.  Marcella and Lester were married in 1950 and had...

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