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Sharon M. Krueger

Sharon M. Krueger

Jul 30, 2018

Sharon Mae Krueger, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Shawano on Monday, July 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. Sharon was born in Shawano on October 2, 1934, daughter of the late Antone and Elsie (Helms) Brunner.  After graduating in 1952 from Shawano High, she moved to Chicago and worked for the airlines.  Sharon was united in marriage...

William C. Schmidt

William C. Schmidt

Jul 29, 2018

William Carl "Bill" Schmidt, age 61, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Bill was born in Shawano on January 28, 1957, son of the late Clarence and Mildred (Kreklow) Schmidt.  He was a graduate of UW Eau Claire.  On January 28, 1996 Bill was united in marriage to Pamela Roloff.  Bill lived in Shawano...

Sarah J. Elertson

Sarah J. Elertson

Jul 28, 2018

Sarah J. Elertson, age 86, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Sarah was born on June 24, 1932 in Outagamie County, daughter of the late Hamilton and Elizabeth (Manders) Bain.  On December 30, 1955 Sarah was united in marriage to Harold Elertson.  The couple enjoyed nearly 50 years...

T.J. Mcconnell

T.J. Mcconnell

Jul 28, 2018

T.J. McConnell, age 36 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Born on July 29, 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas, he is the son of Peggy (Marcus) McConnell and the late James C. 'J.C.' McConnell.  After graduating from high school in Kansas, his love for cars lead him to Arizona where he attended mechanic school.  He was...

Roger John Strasman

Roger John Strasman

Jul 27, 2018

Roger John Strasman, age 79, of Shawano, formerly of West Allis, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. Roger was born in Jacksonport, Wisconsin on August 18, 1938 to the late Archie and Ruth (Erskine) Strasman.  Following high school Roger enlisted in the Navy and served his country honorably for three...

Leonard R. Hess, Jr.

Leonard R. Hess, Jr.

Jul 25, 2018

Leonard Robert "Sleepy" Hess, Jr., age 79, of Shawano, passed away on July 25, 2018 in Green Bay. Leonard was born on January 29, 1939 in Shawano, the son of the late Leonard G. and Vera (Hoffman) Hess, Sr. Sleepy grew up in Gresham on the family farm.  He served our country in the United States Army.  On December 17,...

Beverly J. Goering

Beverly J. Goering

Jul 25, 2018

Beverly J. Goering, age 86, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Shawano. Beverly was born in Milwaukee on October 18, 1931, daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Schuttenhelm) Hermann.  She graduated from Pulaski High School and then attended Wisconsin Technical School of Nursing.  On September 15, 1951, Beverly was united in marriage to Frederick Goering...

Jordan D. Brooks

Jordan D. Brooks

Jul 25, 2018

Jordan D. Brooks, age 30, of Sacramento, CA, formerly of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2018 in Sacramento. Jordan was born on July 25, 1988 in Monroe, Michigan to Stephanie (Brooks) Ferris and the late David Heflin.  Jordan enjoyed being with his friends. Jordan is survived by: his mom, Stephanie Ferris of Shawano; his step-dad, Rick Ferris of...

Sandra M. Cook

Sandra M. Cook

Jul 24, 2018

Sandra Marie Cook, age 79, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Shawano. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1938, she was the only child of the late George and Sophie (Lovda) Pehas.  On April 26, 1958, Sandra was united in marriage to Norman Cook in Chicago.  They spent 60 happy years together.  She was a...

Edwin C. Blanchard

Edwin C. Blanchard

Jul 24, 2018

Edwin Charles Blanchard, age 98, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Oconto Falls. Edwin was born in Manitowoc, WI on July 6, 1920, the son of the late William and Emma (Nemetz) Blanchard.  On December 27, 1941, Edwin was united in marriage to Doris Rudebeck in Manitowoc.  The couple would have celebrated 77 years of marriage...

Leroy J. Waupoose

Leroy J. Waupoose

Jul 23, 2018

LeRoy J. "Budge" Waupoose, age 84, of Keshena, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Shawano. LeRoy was born in Keshena on April 26, 1934, son of the late Robert and Mary (Tomow) Waupoose, Sr.  On December 13, 1959, he was united in marriage to Virginia "Rose" Neconish in Shawano.   Budge enjoyed living at Crow settlement.  In is free...

James F. Smith

James F. Smith

Jul 21, 2018

James Farrell Smith, age 69, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. James was born in Keshena, on April 29, 1949, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Stella (Caldwell) Smith.  James was united in marriage to Roberta Peters.  He worked at the Menominee Tribal Enterprises as...

Clyde O. "Ike" Hoffman

Clyde O. "Ike" Hoffman

Jul 16, 2018

Clyde Owen "Ike" Hoffman, age 89, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 in Appleton. Clyde was born on November 28, 1928 in the Town of Herman, son of the late Alexander and Selma Anna (Heins) Hoffman.  In 1951, he enlisted into the United States Army, serving our country until his honorable discharge in 1952.  On September 4,...

Robert J. Tucker

Robert J. Tucker

Jul 15, 2018

Robert John Tucker, age 83, of Neopit, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his home. Robert was born in Keshena on November 26, 1934, son of the late Elmer and Jenny (Dodge) Tucker. Robert served our country honorably in the United States Army.  On February 2, 1957, in Neopit, he was united in marriage to Violet James, who...

Robert L. Corn Sr.

Robert L. Corn Sr.

Jul 13, 2018

Robert L. "Danny" Corn, Sr., age 71, of Bowler, formerly of Adams, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home. Born on October 8, 1946 in Keshena, Robert was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Oshkeshequoam) Corn.  Danny was united in marriage to Deborah Vele in Adams, WI.  Deborah preceded him in death on May 29,...

Terry L. Watzlawick

Terry L. Watzlawick

Jul 11, 2018

Terry Lee Watzlawick, age 71, of Shawano, formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2018 at his cabin in Presque Isle. Terry was born on December 29, 1946, son of the late Paul and Audrey (Wilkens) Watzlawick.  He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965 until his honorable discharge in 1969 and was...

Justin C.W. Kleczka

Justin C.W. Kleczka

Jul 8, 2018

Justin Cody Walter Kleczka, age 31, of Shawano, passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Born in Green Bay on December 14, 1986, he is the son of Dean Meunier and Patricia Kleczka.  On September 25, 2009, Justin married the love of his life and...

Daniel Jay Kretschmann

Daniel Jay Kretschmann

Jul 7, 2018

Daniel Jay 'Digger' Kretschmann, age 57 of Shawano, ran into the arms of his son, Michael, on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Appleton.  Born on December 8, 1960 in Lake Mills, WI, he is the son of Barbara (Nytes) Kretschmann and the late Jerome Kretschmann.  Dan is a 1979 graduate of Watertown High School.  There are no negative words when...

Curtis A. Hammond

Curtis A. Hammond

Jul 5, 2018

Curtis A. Hammond, age 83, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Neenah. Curtis was born in Shawano on February 17, 1935, son of the late Hollis and Maude (Ainsworth) Hammond.  Curtis lived and worked on the family dairy farm in the Town of Waukechon all his life until his retirement.  On May 21, 1960, Curtis was...

Archie E. Amundson

Archie E. Amundson

Jul 5, 2018

Archie E. Amundson, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at his home. Archie was born on November 30, 1948, son of the late Helmer and Dorothy (Conrad) Amundson.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  Archie worked in the banking industry for 35 years, spending the last two years of his...

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