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James S. Jacobsen

James S. Jacobsen

Nov 19, 2017

James S. "Jim" "Jake" Jacobsen, age 66, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Appleton. Born in Milwaukee on February 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Broder and Ruth (Ball) Jacobsen.  Following high school Jim joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country until receiving an honorable discharge.  On March 21, 1979...

Peter N. Bies

Peter N. Bies

Nov 16, 2017

Peter N. Bies, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. Born on June 28, 1939 in Waukesha, he is the second oldest of 17 children of the late Peter A. and Helen (Serris) Bies.  On June 20, 1959, Peter married Judy Huff in Dubuque, Iowa.  The couple lived in Montana for six years...

Charlotte A. Bolssen

Charlotte A. Bolssen

Nov 16, 2017

Charlotte Ann Bolssen, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Green Bay. She was born on May 12, 1928, the daughter of the late Hamilton and Elizabeth (Mander) Bain.  Charlotte was married to William "Bill" Bolssen Sr. and he preceded her in death.  Charlotte loved being around people and helping others in need which came...

Margaret H. Garza

Margaret H. Garza

Nov 16, 2017

Margaret Helen Garza, age 84, of Keshena, passed away in Appleton on Thursday, November 16, 2017 surrounded by family. Born in Keshena on March 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ida (LaRock) Krueger, Sr.  On September 26, 1968, Margaret was united in marriage to Alonzo Garza, who preceded her in death on November 13, 2009. ...

Doris M Paisar

Doris M Paisar

Nov 15, 2017

Doris Mae Paisar, age 95, of the Town of Seneca, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Shawano. Born in the Town of Seneca on February 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lydia (Mevis) Schultz.  On November 18, 1942, Doris wed Harold J. Paisar at St. Francis Catholic Church in Gresham.  Harold preceded her...

Mildred M Bohm

Mildred M Bohm

Nov 11, 2017

Mildred Marie Bohm, age 87, of Seymour, passed away on November 11, 2017. Born on April 1, 1930 in Shawano County, Mildred was the eighth of ten children born to the late Christ and Cora (Sachs) Colling.  On October 29, 1949 Mildred was united in marriage to Milton Bohm at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour.  Milton preceded her in death...

Thomas H. Bente

Thomas H. Bente

Nov 8, 2017

Thomas H. Bente, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born in Milwaukee on July 5, 1944, he is the son of the late Henry and Helen (Klemens) Bente.  On March 16, 1973, Thomas was united in marriage to Judith Gendron in Milwaukee.  He worked for AO Smith as an overhead...

Nancy Jo Hoffman

Nancy Jo Hoffman

Nov 5, 2017

Nancy Jo (Haase) Hoffman passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano. Born on February 1, 1967 in Beaver Dam, WI, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Jacquelyn (Hendry) Haase.  On June 15, 2002, she married Gerald Hoffman in Fond du Lac, WI.  Nancy enjoyed watching t.v., talking and visiting with her...

Sharon K. Thorne

Sharon K. Thorne

Nov 2, 2017

Sharon Kay Thorne, age 66, of Shawano, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Shawano. Born on May 11, 1951 in Neenah, Sharon is the daughter of the late Lyle and Marian (Arndt) Rosenow.  Sharon graduated from Shawano High School in 1969.  She worked in the lunch room at the high school for many years. ...

Herbert "Buck" Hofman

Herbert "Buck" Hofman

Nov 2, 2017

Herbert "Buck" Hofman, age 65, passed away Thursday November 2, 2017.

A celebration of life will be held at Hartland Town Hall on Friday, December 29, 2017. A gathering of family and friends from 4:00 – 6:00pm, service at 6:00pm with fellowship to follow.

Virginia L. Weber-Davis

Virginia L. Weber-Davis

Nov 1, 2017

Virginia Lucille Weber-Davis, age 91, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Born in Chicago, IL on December 14, 1925, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Gertrude M. (Liss) Reichert.  On June 28, 1947, Virginia was united in marriage to Robert James Weber, who preceded her in death.  Finding love again, Virginia was married to...

Margaret E. Ziemer

Margaret E. Ziemer

Oct 31, 2017

Margaret E. Ziemer, age 82, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home. Margaret was born on January 15, 1935 in Clinton, North Carolina, the daughter of the late William and Rena Taylor.  She attended Clinton Elementary School and Clinton High School.  On October 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to William C. Ziemer. ...

Judith A Wisniewski

Judith A Wisniewski

Oct 31, 2017

Judith Ann Wisniewski, age 68, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home. Judy was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Richard G. and Nellie (Stover) Peebles, Sr.  On June 21, 1980, Judy was united in marriage to Robert Wisniewski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano.  She worked...

Denise E. Kelley-Beson

Denise E. Kelley-Beson

Oct 29, 2017

Denise Elizabeth Kelley-Beson, age 60, of Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Born on July 18, 1957 in Chicago, IL, she is the daughter of Edna Myra (Stewart) Kelley and the late Ervin Kelley.  On December 31, 1981, in Chicago, she was united in marriage to Charles Beson.  She worked at CRI in Shawano and American Red...

Abigail Mary Hoffman

Abigail Mary Hoffman

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...

Shelly M. Martin

Shelly M. Martin

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",...

Olive M Perry

Olive M Perry

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....

Rita A Powell

Rita A Powell

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...

Roger J. Goerl

Roger J. Goerl

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. ...

Edward J. Gardner

Edward J. Gardner

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...

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