Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Abigail Mary Hoffman, newborn daughter of Bradley J. and Christa A. (Behnke) Hoffman, was born and went home to heaven on October 29, 2017.

Abigail is survived by: her parents, Christa and Brad; her aunts and uncles, Katie (Mark) Burgess, Kellie (Ryan) Zahn, Missy (Andrew) Stumbras, Mindy Hoffman, Brock...

Oct 29, 2017

Shelly "Leadfoot" Marie Martin, age 53, of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Born on September 20, 1964 in Manitowoc, she is the daughter of the late Marie C. Blashka and Dallas Kelp. She was united in marriage to Mike "Rainman" Warren Martin on August 8, 1992. The couple welcomed their "miracle baby",...

Oct 29, 2017

Olive M. Perry, age 93, went to meet her precious husband, Bud, at the Golden Gate on Sunday, October 29, 2017. She is survived by: four children, Dennis, Ronald, Allan and Cindy; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Kitty; and two sisters-in-law. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano....

Oct 25, 2017

Rita Ann Powell, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017, at the Cottages in Shawano surrounded by her family.  Born in Little Chute, WI on December 6, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Fox) Weyenberg. On April 20, 1954, Rita was united in marriage to Maurice Powell, who preceded her in death on...

Oct 24, 2017

Roger John Goerl, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born on March 31, 1933 in the Town of Herman, Shawano County, Wisconsin, the son of the late Herman and Lydia (Stefl) Goerl.  He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany from 1953 – 1955.  He received an honorable discharge as a corporal. ...

Oct 18, 2017

Edward John Gardner, age 75, of Bowler, died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at his home. Edward was born on November 18, 1941 in the Town of Red Springs, he is the son of the late Winfred and Jessie May (Davids) Gardner.  On August 2nd 1969, Edward was united in marriage to Jeannette Johnson in Sturgeon Bay.  He worked as...

Oct 18, 2017

After a very full life, Rose Ann Stodall, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on September 22, 1930 in Gresham to parents Ferdinand and Johanna Studach.  Upon graduating from high school, Rose worked in Milwaukee where she met and married Warren Stodall.  They moved back to Gresham, where...

Oct 15, 2017

Mark Andrew Husby, age 80, of La Motte Lake, Keshena, left this world on Sunday, October 15, 2017, to begin his incredible journey into the Spirit World. This will be his ultimate adventure surpassing all of his other varied exploits.  Mark was born July 18, 1937 to the late Elmer and Ellen (Madden) Husby and grew up on the family...

Oct 13, 2017

Roderick Glenn Connahvichnah, Sr., age 65, of Keshena, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 at his home. Rod was born on January 7, 1952 in Oklahoma, the son of the late Robert and Thelma (Penewardy) Connahvichnah.  On July 3, 1970, in Chicago, IL. Roderick was united in marriage to Rita Miriam Peterson, who preceded him in death on July...

Oct 12, 2017

Richard "Dick" Gleesing, age 84, of Tigerton, died on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Richard was the son of the late Albert and Margel (Moorehouse) Gleesing.  Dick was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Edna Gleesing, and four brothers, Lenard, Ronald, Bert and Harold. Dick is survived by: his children, Jean Fenner,...

Oct 12, 2017

Bonnie Kay Little, age 67, of Gresham, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 12, 2017, while surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born in Milwaukee on April 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Harvey and Florence (Laehn) Miller.  She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and taught elementary school.  On March 30, 1995, she...

Oct 12, 2017

Lyle Myron Maltbey, age 86, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Shawano. Lyle was born in Shawano on March 16, 1931, the son of the late George and Mary Ella (Rosenow) Maltbey.  After graduating from Shawano High School, he joined the Coast Guard.  Lyle was stationed in Portland, Maine and served during the Korean Conflict.  After...

Oct 12, 2017

Marjorie Pahlow, age 91, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. She was born July 12, 1926 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Herman and Freida (Dey) Bubolz.  On April 18, 1963, she was united in marriage to Hugo "Sam" Pahlow.  Sam preceded her in death on September 2, 1987.  Marjorie managed the Samar Club, later called...

Oct 10, 2017

Douglas Allen Fritz, age 67, of Bonduel, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Neenah. Born on November 27, 1949 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Dewey and Irene (Buettner) Fritz.  Doug worked for the Town of Wescott for many years, volunteered for the Wescott Fire Department and worked as a first responder.  He ended his career...

Oct 8, 2017

Allen Carl Hoye, age 75, of Shawano, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Green Bay. Allen was born on September 6, 1942 in Milwaukee, the son of the late George and Marion (Liebenthal) Hoye.  On January 28, 1967 at St. James Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage to Barbara Wolf.  Allen spent 25 years in Milwaukee, working as the...

Oct 6, 2017

Ethel Janssen, age 89 of Shawano, formerly of New Richmond, passed away on October 6, 2017. Born on December 13, 1927 in Kewaunee, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late John and Lelia (Agnew) Wallace.  Ethel grew up in Kewaunee.  On September 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Harry Janssen, who preceded her in death on January...

Oct 6, 2017

Eldora Theresa Besaw, age 85 of Neopit, died at home while surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 6, 2017. Born on March 30, 1932, in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Luke and Susan (Amob) Beauprey, Sr. She attended St. Joseph Grade School in Keshena, Haskell High School and College and graduated...

Oct 5, 2017

Fred Opperman, age 78 of Shawano, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017.  Born on December 6, 1938 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Henry and Alma (Kuhn) Opperman.  Fred graduated from Shawano High School.  He was a member of the two-time State Champion Basketball Team and holds the record for the highest free-throw percentage, going 12 for...

Oct 5, 2017

James L. Boyd, Jr. age 52 of Gillett, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Neenah. Born on February 16, 1965 in Chicago, he is the son of Betty (Vigue) Edgerton and the late James L. Boyd, Sr.  James lived in the Gillett area much of his life and attended Gillett Schools.  Loving the nature and the beauty of...

Oct 1, 2017

Edith Ethel (Koonz) Vandree, age 100, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017, under the loving care of the Shawano Health Service and Heartland Hospice. Edith was born July 5, 1917 in the Town of Red Springs to the late Charles and Eva (Housley) Koonz. On June 18, 1939 she married Ralph Vandree of Clintonville, WI.  Edith worked for 17...