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Helen M Maas
Jan 30, 2018
Helen Mary Maas, age 92, of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Maple Lane Acute Care with her loving husband Ralph at her side. She was born on December 3, 1925 in Pearson, WI, daughter and eldest of ten children of the late Henry and Contessa (Erb) Hinkens. Being the oldest of ten children, she often helped...
Robert J. Rayford
Jan 27, 2018
Robert Jay Rayford, age 59, of Lake Tomahawk passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Wausau. Robert was born on August 19, 1958 in Neenah, the son of Jean (Frederich) Rayford and the late Robert A. Rayford. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1976. He lived in the Wausau area for several years moving to Lake Tomahawk five...
Edna Mae Ball
Jan 27, 2018
Edna Mae Ball, age 89, passed away January 27, 2018. Born on July 11, 1928 in Sault Ste. Marie, daughter of the late Hiram and Doris (Durfee) Sawyers. Edna graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School and worked briefly for the telephone company. In 1949 Edna was united in marriage to Lorenzo Glenwood Ball. The couple made their home in...
Jack Henry Albers
Jan 26, 2018
Jack Henry Albers, age 90, of Keshena, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Shawano. Jack was born on April 8, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Henry and Mildred (Vohs) Albers.  He graduated from Chase Grammar and Lane Tech High School. After graduation, Jack served in the United States Army from September...
Ramona R. Gehrke Tucker
Jan 26, 2018
Ramona R. (Gehrke) Tucker, age 88, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on January 26, 2018. Ramona "Moni" was born on December 17, 1929 on the family farm just outside of Manawa, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of the late William and Irene (Zemple) Gehrke. Ramona was an avid reader and loved books, music and planting flowers. She also loved...
Erin P. Paige
Jan 24, 2018
Erin Patrice Paige, age 60, of Bonduel died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Erin was born on July 2, 1957 in Winona, MN, the daughter of the late Darrell P. and Mary M. (Gappa) McClanahan. On June 22, 1999, Erin was united in marriage to Johnie Paige in Rochester, MN. She was an avid reader and...
Patricia A. Schill
Jan 24, 2018
Patricia A. "Pat" Schill, age 82, of Shawano died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Pat was born on May 25, 1935 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Grosz) Wolski. Patricia worked as a sales rep for Grebes Bakery in West Allis for many years until retiring. On December 7, 1995, Pat was...
Lester L. Moede
Jan 23, 2018
Lester L. Moede, age 91 of Shawano died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home. He was born December 2, 1926 in Bonduel, son of the late Louis and Martha (Dehn) Moede. He was united in marriage on August 17, 1950 to Luella A. Eckert at Zion Methodist Church in Bonduel. Lester was a partner in Moede and Sons Inc....
Mary E Black
Jan 23, 2018
Shawano – Mary Eugenia "Jean" Black, age 98, found peace on January 23, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on May 8, 1919 to John and Mary Hickey in Waldorf, Minnesota. Jean was a 1936 graduate of Waldorf High School. She graduated in 1940 with a BS in nursing from Marquette University. She worked at a...
Jerome L Schoenick
Jan 21, 2018
Jerome Lee Schoenick, age 64, of Shawano passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Jerome was born on March 27, 1953 in Shawano, the son of the late Eldon and Marcella (Zabel) Schoenick. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1972 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as an M.P. in Germany. Jerome shot...
Richard Lawe
Jan 20, 2018
Richard J. Lawe of Keshena, WI passed at home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2018. Richard was born in Neopit at this Grandpa Longley's home on January 20, 1947. Richard was raised by his parents, John and Julie (Aaron) Lawe. After graduating from high school, Class of 1966, Richard was inducted into the U.S. Army, where he proudly...
Helen Beyer
Jan 20, 2018
Helen Beyer, age 93, of Bowler passed away on January 20, 2018. Helen was born on October 22, 1924 in the town of Red Springs to the late Peter and Alice (Williams) Peters. Helen lived in the Gresham/Bowler area all her life. She married Gabe Beyer on June 9, 1951 in Morgan Siding. He preceded her in death on February...
Marie Vogelsang
Jan 19, 2018
Marie Vogelsang, age 84, of Gresham passed away on January 19, 2018 at home, with her family by her side. Marie was born on June 8, 1933 in the town of Red Springs to the late Peter and Alice (Williams) Peters. Marie graduated from beauty school and worked in Milwaukee with her sister Besse. She married Ernest Vogelsang on July...
Mary H. Prey
Jan 17, 2018
Mary Helen Prey, age 91 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Mary was born in Glidden, WI on May 28, 1926, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Vranich) Mrisch. On April 21, 1945, Mary was united in marriage to Allen Prey, who preceded her in death in 1983. She worked as a legal secretary for...
Bonnebelle 'Bonnie' M. Plumb
Jan 16, 2018
Bonnebelle M. Plumb, age 94 of Shawano, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Born on September 27, 1923 in DeForest, WI, she is the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Evenson) Mell. In 1941, Bonnie graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan. Bonnie was united in marriage to James Plumb on April 26, 1956 in Milwaukee, only to grieve...
Lillian Bailey
Jan 16, 2018
Lillian (Raasch) Bailey, age 79 of Bowler, WI passed away January 16, 2018. Lillian was born September 25, 1938 to the late Wally and Margaret (Davids) Raasch. Lillian was a 1956 graduate of Bowler High School. When she was 7 years old, her grandma, Mamases Davids, taught her how to play the piano with the intent of grooming a successor...
Patricia S. Strehlow
Jan 15, 2018
Patricia S. Strehlow, age 74 of Pella, died on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Appleton. Born on April 11, 1943 in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Arthur and Ann M. (Herek) Gmirek. She was united in marriage to Clyde Strehlow, Jr. on September 17, 1966 in South Milwaukee. Patricia graduated from Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. ...
Henry D. "Sonny Boy" Shegonee, Jr.
Jan 14, 2018
Henry David "Sonny Boy" Shegonee, Jr, age 73, of Zoar, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Henry was born on April 20, 1944 in Shawano, the son of the late Henry and Florence (Waupenkey) Shegonee, Sr. On April 5, 1986, Henry was united in marriage to Verna Awonohopay in Keshena. He lived on the Menominee Reservation all his life...
Debra L. Larock
Jan 13, 2018
Debra Lynn (Hughes) LaRock, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Shawano, Wisconsin at ThedaCare Medical Center. Debra, the daughter of James and Barbara (Abernathy) Hughes, was born October 21, 1957 at Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, Alabama. Debra lived in Shawano, along with her two sons Derek and Ryan LaRock. Debra was an amazing cook,...
Laura Mae Maskewit
Jan 13, 2018
Laura M. Maskewit, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Shawano. Born on December 20, 1938, in Keshena, Laura was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Mary (Beauprey) Maskewit. Laura grew up in Keshena, then moved to Dallas, Texas where she worked in manufacturing for several years before returning to Keshena where she has...
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