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Chyrl Irving

Chyrl Irving

Dec 25, 2025

Chyrl Alma (Lepscier) Irving, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day after a brief illness. Born to the late Richard and Myrtle (Grignon) Lepscier on March 28. 1944, in Keshena. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1962 and later met and married her husband Wendell on June 3, 1967. He later preceded her in death on February 7, 2004....

Bernard Brisk

Bernard Brisk

Dec 22, 2025

Bernard Brisk, age 63, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025, in Shawano. Bernard was born on March 30, 1962, in Cook County, Illinois to the late William Wiggens and Delia Brisk. In his younger years he was a Golden Gloves boxer for Howard Mac. He was an active fisherman who truly lived his life to the...

Robert August Engel, Jr.

Robert August Engel, Jr.

Dec 22, 2025

Robert August Engel, Jr., age 88, passed away on Monday December 22, 2025, in Shawano. Robert was born on September 11, 1937, in Shawano to the late Robert A. and Gertrude (Gralow) Engel, Sr. He attended Forest School through 8th grade and graduated from Shawano High School Class of 1955. On May 29, 1965, Robert was united...

Dean Geer

Dean Geer

Dec 19, 2025

Dean Michael "Deano" Geer, age 66, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Born on March 18, 1959, to the late Norman and Marjorie (Reynolds) Geer in Oshkosh, WI. He was united in marriage to Lynn Shelby in 2015. She later passed away in 2023. Dean was always cheerful and a happy-go-lucky type of man. Dean's kindness...

Henry L. Berner, Jr.

Henry L. Berner, Jr.

Dec 19, 2025

Henry L. Berner, Jr., age 97, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025, in Shawano. Henry was born on October 23, 1928, in Dallas, TX to Henry L. and Eugenia "Jean" (Young) Berner, the oldest of 5 children. Raised in Antigo, WI, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison graduating in 1951 with a degree in...

Edith Lynn Leroy

Edith Lynn Leroy

Dec 18, 2025

Edith Lynn LeRoy, age 80, of Keshena passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025, in Neenah. Edith was born on April 11, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Howard and Marjorie (Mendenall) Kruger. After high school, she went on to nursing school; earning her degree in CNA. Edith loved caring for people for over 30 years. When...

Lucy Walker

Lucy Walker

Dec 16, 2025

Lucy Walker, age 68, began her journey to the spirt world on December 16, 2025, in Wausau. She was born to the late William and Mary Jane (Van Hammond) Paalman on June 9, 1957, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

She was a beautiful soul whose life radiated love, warmth, and generosity. Lucy's happiness was contagious,...

Constance L. "Connie" Birkholz

Constance L. "Connie" Birkholz

Dec 16, 2025

Constance L. "Connie" Birkholz, age 85, passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2025, in Shawano. Connie was born on May 29, 1940, in Kaukauna to the late Charles R. and Mathilda (Cootway) Terrio. She attended high school in Bowler. Connie worked at Bonduel Inn, Northern Shoe Factory in Pulaski, Cecil Diner and Rollman Homes before retirement. On...

Marilyn Rochelle Richards

Marilyn Rochelle Richards

Dec 15, 2025

Marilyn Rochelle Richards, age 92, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, in Shawano. Marilyn was born on June 20, 1933, in Shawano to the late Sidney and Meta (Reinke) Richards. Marilyn enjoyed traveling extensively all through Europe, Alaska and the World's Fair in 1965. She lived a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and generosity. Side...

Lynndelle Kaye Lauterbach

Lynndelle Kaye Lauterbach

Dec 15, 2025

Lynndelle Kaye Lauterbach, age 72, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, in Shawano. Lynndelle was born on April 24, 1953, in Shawano to the late Fred "Fuzzy" and Sarah (Wilber) Miller. She attended Shawano School and lived there most of her life. Lynndelle was an in-home caretaker. She was united in marriage to Kurt on March...

Frederick William Goering

Frederick William Goering

Dec 15, 2025

Frederick William Goering, age 95, passed away on Monday December 15, 2025, in Waupaca. Frederick was born on September 10, 1930, in West Allis, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Maybelle (Kuhlmann) Goering. He graduated from West Allis High School and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Navy on the USS New...

Harlon Keith "Harley" Wright

Harlon Keith "Harley" Wright

Dec 14, 2025

Harlon Keith "Harley" Wright, age 76, passed away on Sunday December 14, 2025, at his home in Bowler. Harley was born on April 4, 1949, in New London to the late Gerald and Imogene (Delzer) Wright. He graduated from Kimberly High School and helped his father framing houses. On May 30, 1970, Harley was united in marriage...

Jerome A. "Jerry" Bucher

Jerome A. "Jerry" Bucher

Dec 13, 2025

Jerome A. "Jerry" Bucher, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025, in Shawano, Wisconsin. He was born on November 19, 1941, in the Town of Grant, Shawano County, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Hildegard (Voight) Bucher.

Jerry graduated from Shawano High School in 1959. He...

Wayne Buettner

Wayne Buettner

Dec 13, 2025

Wayne Buettner, age 85, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025. Wayne was born in Gresham on February 25, 1940, the oldest son of Clifford and Selma (Hildebrandt) Buettner. He attended Gresham Grade and High School and graduated in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart Sandra Brunner on April 25, 1960. For 65 years it was...

Harlow J. Dillenburg

Harlow J. Dillenburg

Dec 12, 2025

Harlow J. Dillenburg, age 71, of Pella passed away on Friday December 12, 2025, at his home. Harlow was born on August 24, 1954, in Shawano to the late Charles and Esther (Kunschke) Dillenburg. He graduated from Shawano High School. Harlow lived in the Town of Belle Plaine before moving to the Town of Pella in 1980....

John Charles Kriewaldt

John Charles Kriewaldt

Dec 12, 2025

John Charles Kriewaldt, age 81, passed away at home on Friday December 12, 2025, after a lengthy battle with COPD and heart failure. John was born in Shawano on February 16, 1944, to the late Arthur and Ruth (Bublitz) Kriewaldt. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1962. After high school John enlisted in the United States...

Billy Lee Suprise

Billy Lee Suprise

Dec 9, 2025

Billy Lee Suprise, age 65, of Shawano passed away on Tuesday December 9, 2025. Billy was born on June 7, 1960, in New London, son of Bonnie (Bohardt) Suprise and the late Neal Suprise. After graduating from Shawano High School Billy enlisted in the United States Navy where he served his country honorably. While serving in the...

Richard A. Moses, Sr.

Richard A. Moses, Sr.

Dec 9, 2025

Richard A. Moses Sr., age 78, of Keshena passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 9, 2025, at his home. Richard was born on September 10, 1947, in Wisconsin to the late Louis and Inez (Hunter) Moses. In 1968, he worked as a Berry Lake Constable. In 1974, Richard became a Deputy for Menominee County Sheriff's Dept. and...

Margaret A. "Maggie" Monda

Margaret A. "Maggie" Monda

Dec 7, 2025

Margaret A. "Maggie" Monda, age 79, of Keshena passed away on Sunday December 7, 2025, in Shawano. Maggie was born on May 9, 1946, in Keshena to the late Joseph and Theresa (Moon) Feather. In November of 1999, she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Monda. When Maggie was able to drink tea and have donuts...

Bernice Shawano

Bernice Shawano

Dec 6, 2025

Bernice Shawano, age 83, of Zoar, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday December 6, 2025. Bernice was born on March 3, 1942, in Keshena to the late Kechemow and Susan (Menomin) Kapishkowit. She was united in marriage to Jerry Shawano on August 5, 1994, in Keshena.

Bernice was a strong...

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