Obituaries

Aug 28, 2018

John Anthony Phillips, age 29, of Green Bay, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Born on June 20, 1989 in Escanaba, MI, he is the son of John Edward Phillips and Lonita Renee (Waltanen) VanDrisse. He graduated from Shawano High School in 2007. He was currently working at Bay Industries as a welder and fabricator. He truly...

Aug 27, 2018

Terri Ann Katchenago age 53 of Keshena, died on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Appleton. Born on May 3, 1965 in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Frances M. 'Babe' Weso.  Terri was a loving wife and mother, and an amazing grandmother.  She enjoyed rummaging, baking, riding in the woods and picking blackberries with her husband. Terri is...

Aug 25, 2018

Janice Marie Tourtillott, age 79 of Shawano, died on Saturday, August 25, 2018 while surrounded by her family. Born on February 17, 1939 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Emily (Reil) Tourtillott.  She is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Neopit.  Janice loved riding in the woods, partridge hunting, the Packers and...

Aug 25, 2018

Richard P. Skalitzky, age 72, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Appleton. Richard was born in Shawano on May 6, 1946, the son of the late Benedict and Alice (Blish) Skalitzky. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp.  On August 7, 1987, he was united in marriage to Debra Fischer Grueb in Shawano.  He worked for...

Aug 25, 2018

Guy R. Moede passed away unexpectedly at his home in Morgan Siding, on August 25, 2018, at the age of 87.  Guy was born on May 9, 1931 and raised in Morgan Siding with his siblings.  He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict.  He was a proud member of the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, Mohican...

Aug 24, 2018

Benjamin Louis Demaskie, age 42 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Appleton. Benjamin was born on July 8, 1976 in Kewaunee, the son of Dan Demaskie and the late Linda (Qualey) Demaskie.  He graduated from Bowler High School in 1995.  Ben was an outstanding drummer; his heart, talent and passion for music was unmatched.  He played...

Aug 23, 2018

Sheila Koons, age 72, of Wausaukee, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Shawano. Sheila is the daughter of George and the late Joyce (Bird) Koons.  Sheila graduated from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and taught second grade in Wausaukee for many years.  In her free time she loved to read and follow politics. Sheila is survived by...

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...