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Joseph L. Sanapaw, Sr

Joseph L. Sanapaw, Sr

Sep 29, 2017

Joseph L. Sanapaw, Sr., age 78, of Keshena, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.  Joseph was born on March 19, 1939 in Keshena to the late Jerome and Marcelene (Kinepoway) Sanapaw.  He married Margaret Peters, who preceded him in death.  On August 13, 1966, Joseph was united in marriage to Evanelle Kakwitch in...

Holden Nikkolas-Paul Vigue

Holden Nikkolas-Paul Vigue

Sep 29, 2017

Holden "Pītīhwāēkaset" Nikkolas-Paul Vigue, age 7 months, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Green Bay.  Holden was born February 23, 2017 in Shawano to Cody and Diana (O'Kimosh) Vigue. Holden is survived by: parents, Cody and Diana; three siblings, Gracee Johnson, T.J. Johnson and Riley Vigue; grandparents, Deb and Thomas Boelter, Richard and Denise O'Kimosh, Mike...

Sarene M. Mueller

Sarene M. Mueller

Sep 26, 2017

Sarene M. Mueller, age 29, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Neenah. Born on August 6, 1988 in Menomonee Falls, she was the daughter of Sarah Koszarek and the late Eugene Mueller, Sr.  Sarene loved nature and enjoyed taking walks, but more than anything she loved spending time with her family. Sarene is survived by: ...

Ruben W. Retzlaff

Ruben W. Retzlaff

Sep 26, 2017

Ruben W. Retzlaff, age 91, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Shawano. Rueben was born on October 12, 1925 in the Town of Belle Plaine to the late Alex and Louise (Bartz) Retzlaff.  He attended Grass Lake School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1944.  On September 28, 1947, Ruben was united in marriage to...

Harvey Marotz

Harvey Marotz

Sep 26, 2017

Harvey "Mookie" Marotz, age 91, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Harvey was born on November 29, 1925 in Shawano, son of the late Herman and Hilda (Winkler) Marotz.  Harvey graduated from Shawano High School in 1943 and enlisted in the United Sates Army Air Corps, reporting for duty on his 18th birthday.  He served for two...

Robert "Goody" Goodwill

Robert "Goody" Goodwill

Sep 25, 2017

Robert "Bob" "Goody" Goodwill, age 74, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 in Appleton. Robert was born to the late Ray and Ernie (Brisk) Goodwill and grew up in Neopit with his brothers and sisters; Beverly, Dale "Bo", Carmen and Willard.  All to which have preceded him in death. Robert went on to have children: Brian (Jackie),...

Leroy "Skeeter" J. Beauprey

Leroy "Skeeter" J. Beauprey

Sep 23, 2017

LeRoy Johnson "Skeeter" Beauprey, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Born on December 4, 1933 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Leonard and Margaret (Wishecoby) Beauprey.  Skeeter is a graduate of Shawano High School.  He worked at a lumber yard in Fond du Lac before moving to Deadwood, South Dakota where he...

Charles "Charlie" Malueg, Sr.

Charles "Charlie" Malueg, Sr.

Sep 22, 2017

Charles "Charlie" Malueg, Sr., age 83 of Tilleda, passed away on September 22, 2017 at Appleton Medical Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. Charlie was born on November 19, 1933 in Juneau, Wisconsin, the son of the late William and La Vern (Koeller) Malueg.  Charlie was united in marriage to Patricia Wohlfeil on January 16, 1973.  He worked with...

James C. Tourtillott

James C. Tourtillott

Sep 21, 2017

James Charles Tourtillott, age 69, of Keshena, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. James was born on May 19, 1948 in Keshena, the son of the late James Charles and Margaret Ann (Snake) Tourtillott and was raised in Neopit.  He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1966 -1970.  Upon his...

Howard Harvey Schowalter

Howard Harvey Schowalter

Sep 17, 2017

Howard Harvey Schowalter, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Howard was born in Germantown on September 15, 1939 to the late Edwin P. and Clara A. (Dhein) Schowalter.  On April 3, 1963, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving our country until his honorable discharge on March 26, 1965. ...

Shamara Joy Pamonicutt

Shamara Joy Pamonicutt

Sep 17, 2017

Shamara Joy Pamonicutt, age 27, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Keshena. Born on August 8, 1990 in Shawano, she is the daughter of Merle Samuel Pamonicutt, Jr. and Melody Johnson.  Shamara worked as a food and beverage server at the casino.  She enjoyed art, especially drawing and listening to music.  She also liked going...

Eric J. Kuckuk

Eric J. Kuckuk

Sep 17, 2017

Eric John Kuckuk, age 56, of Bonduel, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Texas. Eric was born in Viroqua, WI on October 2, 1960, the son of Constance (Stoehr) Kuckuk and the late David Kuckuk.  Eric and his family were very active in Boy Scouts of America throughout his youth.  He is a graduate of East High...

Leonard J. Zimmermann

Leonard J. Zimmermann

Sep 16, 2017

Leonard J. Zimmermann, age 71, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Parkview Manor in Green Bay. Born in Keshena on May 31, 1946, he is the son of the late Richard and Olive J. (Neconish) Zimmermann.  In his younger years, Leonard was an exceptional athlete and also enjoyed riding his bicycle.  He was a Green Bay Packer fan...

Thelma A. Neosh

Thelma A. Neosh

Sep 15, 2017

Thelma Ann Neosh, age 84, of Neopit, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. Thelma was born in Keshena on December 14, 1932, the daughter of the late John J. and Edmere (Longly) Waubanascum.  On April 7, 1956, Thelma was united in marriage to Mose Neosh in Shawano, who preceded her in death March 6, 1992.  She lived on the...

Wayne B Protzmann

Wayne B Protzmann

Sep 14, 2017

Loving husband of Arlene, loving father of Denise, Keith, and Carter (Sharon), loving grandfather and great-grandfather and loving many others. No services.  Private interment.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

Eugene J. Rusch

Eugene J. Rusch

Sep 13, 2017

Eugene James Rusch, age 78, of Cecil, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Shawano. Eugene was born on July 15, 1939, the son of the late Clarence and Agnes (Radtke) Rusch.  He was baptized on August 17, 1939 at St. James Lutheran Church and confirmed on March 29, 1953.  On October 20, 1962, Eugene was united in marriage...

Reverend Mark C Kopp

Reverend Mark C Kopp

Sep 11, 2017

Reverend Mark Conley Kopp, age 56, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017 in Shawano. Mark was born on May 28, 1961 in Rhinelander to the late John "Bud" L. and Margaret (Conley) Kopp.  On September 30, 1989, Mark was united in marriage to Beverly Diestler in Wausau.  Mark enjoyed anything computer and technology related and loved animals,...

Brian E. Bishop

Brian E. Bishop

Sep 8, 2017

Brian Bishop, age 38, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Brian was born on March 16, 1979 in Green Bay to Charles "Chuck" and Sharon (Kaedden) Bishop, Jr.  He attended Sacred Heart School in Shawano and graduated from Bonduel High School in 1997.  Brian loved sports, he played basketball...

Roger E. Folkerts

Roger E. Folkerts

Sep 5, 2017

Roger Eugene Folkerts, age 77, of Cecil, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Shawano. Roger was born in Rockford, IL on June 21, 1940, the son of the late Eilert and Helen (Olson) Folkerts.  Roger enlisted into the United States Air Force and worked as a cryptographer for 11 years.  On December 19, 1959, Roger was united in...

Bernadine G. Spolar

Bernadine G. Spolar

Sep 4, 2017

Bernadine G. Spolar, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Shawano.  Born in Milwaukee on August 31, 1928, Bernadine is the daughter of the late Barney and Sophie (Maciejewski) Donder.  On June 5, 1954, Bernadine was united in marriage to Anthony R. Spolar in Milwaukee.  Anthony preceded her in death on May 20, 2011.  The...

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