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Louella R. Small

Louella R. Small

Jun 3, 2018

Louella Rose Small, age 84, of Shawano died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Shawano. Louella was born on November 8, 1933 in Keshena, daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (Waupoose) Corn.  On May 5, 1970, she was united in marriage to Loren Small in Maywood, IL.  Louella is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Louella is survived...

Virginia Kudrick

Virginia Kudrick

May 28, 2018

Virginia "Ginny" Augard Kudrick, 71, of Shawano WI, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born on April 4, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa to Harold "Butch" Augard and Jean Oryall Augard.  She graduated from Mary D Bradford High School, Kenosha, WI in 1965.  She moved to Madison and attended the university to pursue a degree in education.  She...

Kathryn "Katie" M. Gajewski

Kathryn "Katie" M. Gajewski

May 26, 2018

Katie Gajewski, age 88, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at Birch Hill Care Center in Shawano on May 26, 2018. Katie was born on August 5, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI and united in Catholic marriage to her first love, Don Gajewski on September 11, 1948. The couple continued to live in Milwaukee for 30 years and raised their only son,...

Gerald D. Gast

Gerald D. Gast

May 25, 2018

Gerald D. Gast, age 72, of Shawano passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 in Shawano. Gerald was born in Shawano on August 24, 1945, son of the late Arthur William and Ruth (Sindberg) Gast, Sr. Gerald graduated from Shawano High School in 1963.  He was an avid Packers and Brewers fan.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping and loved...

Thomas And William Johnson

Thomas And William Johnson

May 23, 2018

Thomas James Johnson and William Albert Johnson, twin sons of Jennifer Powers and Jamie Johnson, Jr., were born into heaven on May 23, 2018 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Thomas and William are survived by: their parents, Jennifer and Jamie; two sisters, Dani and Kiara Johnson; maternal grandparents, Karen (Dave) Kerber and Tony (Ginger) Powers; paternal grandmother, Pearl (Tracy)...

John A. Staats

John A. Staats

May 23, 2018

John Allen Staats, age 65, of Bonduel passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in DePere after a 14 year battle with cancer. John was born on November 30, 1952 in Eau Claire, WI.  On September 19, 1986, John was united in marriage to Rebecca Arnold in Las Vegas.  John was a courageous warrior, an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Charlotte A. Kaquatosh

Charlotte A. Kaquatosh

May 17, 2018

Charlotte A. Kaquatosh, age 69, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Appleton. Charlotte was born on August 28, 1948 in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Ralph F. and Thelma L. (Stueck) Hoffman.  On November 30, 1967, Charlotte was united in marriage to Bernard "Ben" J. Kaquatosh in Stevens Point.  Charlotte was a faithful member...

Harvey A. Ebelt

Harvey A. Ebelt

May 16, 2018

Harvey Arthur Ebelt, age 66, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Shawano. Harvey was born in Shawano on August 14, 1951, the son of the late Lester Ebelt and Glory Ann (Eckert) Marotz.  In 1969 Harvey graduated from Shawano High School.  On October 7, 1972, he was united in marriage to Eileen Ann Wilk in Appleton. ...

Joyce C. Koons

Joyce C. Koons

May 15, 2018

Joyce C. Koons, age 91, of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Shawano. Joyce was born on February 1, 1927 in Hampton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Roy J.C. and Carol E. (Beed) Bird.  On July 11, 1945, she was united in marriage to George Koons in San Francisco, CA.  Joyce is a member of the...

Debra J. Schindler

Debra J. Schindler

May 14, 2018

Debra Jean Schindler, age 67, Mountain, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 14, 2018 after her battle with cancer.  She was born in Oconto on May 26, 1950, to the late Henry and Ester (DeHart) Holmes.  She lived in Mountain most of her life and married John R. Schindler in Mountain on July 2, 1977.  She was most known...

Viola "Vi" J. Zeuske

Viola "Vi" J. Zeuske

May 14, 2018

Viola Jane (Ourada) Zeuske, age 91, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14th, 2018 at the Unity Hospice Residence in De Pere. Viola (Vi) was born on November 20, 1926 in Marathon County. Daughter of the late James and Mary (Tikalsky) Ourada. Vi was the youngest of 11 children, graduated from the Antigo Vocational School, she then was...

Vivian Hazel Irene Dobberstein

Vivian Hazel Irene Dobberstein

May 12, 2018

Vivian Hazel Irene Dobberstein, age 96, of Shawano passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018, to be with her husband in heaven. She was born on March 7, 1922 in New London, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Caroline (Dingeldein) Arndt; and was the youngest of five children.  Vivian attended Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran grade school...

Betty A. Retzlaff

Betty A. Retzlaff

May 11, 2018

Betty Ann Retzlaff, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Shawano. Betty was born in the Town of Belle Plaine on April 21, 1934, the daughter of the late Hugo and Minnie (Buelow) Werbelow.  She was baptized in May of 1934 and confirmed in May of 1947 at St. Martin Lutheran Church.  On June 20,...

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...

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