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Caroline Vele

Caroline Vele

May 11, 2018

Caroline "Carol" Vele, age 79, of Bowler, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Madison surrounded by her family. Carol was born on October 26, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Kvasnica) Ludin.  On August 19, 1956, Carol was united in marriage to Merton Merle "Sugar Boy" Vele in Milwaukee.  The couple moved...

Alvin H. Suehring

Alvin H. Suehring

May 10, 2018

Alvin Henry Suehring, age 87, of the Town of Pella, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Alvin was born in the Town of Pella on October 22, 1930, the son of the late Edward and Minnie (Baumann) Suehring.  Alvin was baptized on November 16, 1930 by Rev. Strasen and confirmed on June...

Wesley C. Bucholz

Wesley C. Bucholz

May 9, 2018

Wesley Charles Bucholz, age 80, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Shawano. Wes was born on February 17, 1938 in Shawano, the son of the late George and Mary (Ziemer) Bucholz.  He graduated from Gresham High School in 1956.  On October 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joyce Ribbich in Shawano.  Wes coached little...

Joseph H. Sadler

Joseph H. Sadler

May 7, 2018

Joseph H. Sadler, age 65, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 with his wife at his side at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton after a 10 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on March 1, 1953 in Shawano, he is the son of the late David and Delilah Sadler, Sr.  He graduated from Shawano High School in 1971...

Peter John Leonard

Peter John Leonard

May 7, 2018

Peter John Leonard of Shawano, WI passed away from complications of diabetes on Monday, May 7, 2018. Peter was born in Fond du Lac, WI to Edward A. and Shirley M. Leonard.  He attended elementary school at St. Mary's, where he was a proud altar boy and graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy in 1969.  He attended UW Steven's Point...

Veronica A. Kristof

Veronica A. Kristof

May 3, 2018

Veronica Ann Kristof, age 94 formerly of Leopolis, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2018 at Atrium Health - Maple Lane in Shawano. Born on August 26, 1923 in Gresham, she was the youngest daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Boudnik) Stezenski. After graduating from Gresham High School in 1941, Veronica joined her sister Frances in traveling to Milwaukee...

Laura "Dee Dee" M. Slechta

Laura "Dee Dee" M. Slechta

May 2, 2018

Laura M. "Dee Dee" Slechta, age 59 of Bowler passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her home. Born on September 4, 1958 in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (McGee) Moon.  Laura lived in Racine for most of her life, moving to Bowler in 2013.  She was known for always making people laugh...

Margo J. Nelis

Margo J. Nelis

May 1, 2018

Margo Jane (Miller) Nelis, age 73, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Ella Besaw Center in Bowler, WI on the Stockbridge Munsee Indian Reservation surrounded by her family. Margo was born on October 10, 1944 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Merritt and Amy (Gardner) Miller.  Margo attended the...

Frances M. Walker

Frances M. Walker

Apr 28, 2018

Frances Mary "Babe" Walker, age 87, of Neopit passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Shawano. Born on February 15, 1931 in Zoar, she is the daughter of the late Monroe "Kaso" and Jane (Heath) Weso, Sr.  Frances graduated from UWGB with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education.  She loved teaching her 4th graders at the Menominee Elementary School...

Stewart J. Boyles

Stewart J. Boyles

Apr 26, 2018

Stewart J. "Kosa" Boyles, age 58 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Shawano. Stewart was born in Keshena on July 7, 1959, the son of the late Roy Richmond and the late Ida Marie Caldwell.  He lived most of his life in the Keshena area.  Stewart enjoyed going to the casino and attending Pow-Wows.  He loved...

Freda P. Krueger

Freda P. Krueger

Apr 26, 2018

Freda Pauline Krueger, age 100, of Bonduel, passed away on April 26, 2018 at Kindred Hearts in Shawano. She was born on December 30, 1917, the fourth of seven children, to the late John and Emma (Gogolin) Brackob.  Freda was a 1936 graduate of Shawano High School and on April 13, 1941 was united in marriage to Robert H. Krueger...

Elaine A. Buchholz

Elaine A. Buchholz

Apr 24, 2018

Elaine Arvella Buchholz, age 90, of Bonduel passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Birch Hill Care Center, Shawano. Elaine was born on June 27, 1927 in the Town of Angelica to the late Elmer and Elma (Specht) Folkman.  On August 21, 1927, she was baptized by Rev. Habermann, she was also confirmed by Rev. Habermann on July 28,...

Raymond S Heinritz

Raymond S Heinritz

Apr 22, 2018

Raymond S. "Ray" "Windy" Heinritz, age 82, of Gresham passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home with his family at his side. Born on August 15, 1935 in Appleton, he is the son of the late Chester and Sophie (Zimmerman) Heinritz.  Ray graduated from Appleton High School, where he met the love of his life, Jean Hiebel. ...

Virginia M. Calkins Wright

Virginia M. Calkins Wright

Apr 20, 2018

Virginia "Ginger" Calkins Wright peacefully joined our Lord and Savior on Friday April 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and many friends. She was 75. She was born on February 17, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Verneeda M. (Hopperton) Vedder.  On June 11, 1960 Ginger was united in marriage to Fredrick "Ark" Ray Calkins....

Oliver R. And Oakley L. Altenhofen

Oliver R. And Oakley L. Altenhofen

Apr 17, 2018

Oliver Rudy and Oakley Louis Altenhofen were born April 17, 2018 at 4:34 pm and 4:39 pm to Whitney (Rynish) and David Altenhofen at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. Born too early and too little, these perfect little bundles of joy did not live the long, prosperous lives everyone prayed and hoped...

Charles "Chuck" H. West

Charles "Chuck" H. West

Apr 15, 2018

Charles H. "Chuck" West, age 80, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. Chuck was born in Muncie, Indiana on December 24, 1937, the son of the late Clayton and Colois (Sewell) West.  On August 12, 1978, he was united in marriage to Doreen Tousey in Muncie, IN.  He enjoyed fishing and living off...

Jill R Hein

Jill R Hein

Apr 13, 2018

Jill R. Hein, age 68, of Shawano, died on Friday, April 13, 2018 in Shawano. Jill was born on October 24, 1949. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Virgil Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Shawano Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Ellyn J. Buckbee

Ellyn J. Buckbee

Apr 12, 2018

Ellyn Jane Buckbee, age 65, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Ellyn was born in Paducah, KY on July 26, 1952, the daughter of the late Charles "Bud" and Winnfred (Polzar) Buckbee.  Ellyn loved the Girl Scouts and was a troop leader for the Fox River Council.  Ellyn enjoyed being outdoors in nature and loved animals, especially...

Annebelle L. Krause

Annebelle L. Krause

Apr 12, 2018

AnneBelle "Anne" Leona Krause, 89, of Shawano passed away on April 12, 2018 to be with her Beloved Lord and Savior. She was born on July 4, 1928 in the Town of Herman to the late Gust and Leona (Peterman) Moede.  On September 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Arnold George Krause at St. James Lutheran Church of...

Irene Koenig

Irene Koenig

Apr 12, 2018

Irene "Renee" Koenig, age 92, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Green Bay. Irene was born in Ukraine on September 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Nikolai and Maria (Ilkovia) Sapenko.  While fleeing from Germany during World War II, she met her future husband, Harold "Hal" Koenig while he was stationed in Germany.  The...

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