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Bruce Allen Homan
Sep 3, 2017
Bruce Allen Homan, age 85, Town of Washington, was called to his heavenly home Sunday, September 3, 2017. He was born on September 18, 1931 in Aaronsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Roy and Marion (Winkelbech) Homan. After high school, Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War. On June...
Mary Arlene Bontrager
Sep 2, 2017
Arlene peacefully passed away at her home in Bonduel, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 2, 2017. She leaves behind her grieving husband, Ivan Bontrager, whom she married December 25, 1969; her son, Lester & Verna (Miller) Bontrager; grandchildren, Jeremy, Kyle & Hannah, Julie, Mary Kaylene, and Caleb Bontrager all of Bonduel, Wisconsin. She also leaves behind her siblings, Edna Mae (Atlee,...
Adam "Red" C. Weber
Sep 2, 2017
Adam Carlton "Red" Weber, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 19, 1930 in Black Creek, WI to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Wissinger) Weber. Adam served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On October 7th, 1961 he was united...
Barbara J. Pankow
Sep 1, 2017
Barbara Jean Pankow, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Shawano. Barbara was born in Chicago, IL on September 8, 1943 to the late Frank and Rosemary (Mahr) Finek. She was a dog lover, often taking in any strays. Barbara loved camping and being out in nature, but more than anything, she loved spending time...
Ceil Geraldine Bordeleau
Sep 1, 2017
Ceil G. Bordeleau, 96, lifelong resident of Green Bay and Shawano, left this world on Friday evening, September 1, 2017, to meet her Lord and Savior, husband Don, son Duke, and family and friends in heaven. Born on August 29, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Minnie Williquette. Ceil was a graduate of West High School,...
Fredrick L Karstedt
Aug 31, 2017
Fredrick Lee Karstedt, age 78, of Clintonville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Appleton. Fredrick was born in Shawano on November 27, 1938, the son of the late Theodore J. and Evelyn (Sederstrom) Karstedt. He served our county in the United States Army. Fred is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and worked for FWD and...
Shannon L Jacobi
Aug 31, 2017
Shannon Link Jacobi, age 51, of Clintonville, passed away on August 31, 2017 at his home. Shannon was born in St. Paul, MN on December 21, 1965 to Bernard and Elaine (Welch) Jacobi. He has lived in Clintonville for the past four years. Shannon loved animals, especially cats and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed doing bead...
Shirley A. Ebelt
Aug 30, 2017
Shirley Ann Ebelt, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Shawano. She was born in the Town of Herman on April 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Anton and Loraine (Pevonka) Hoffman. She was married to Richard Martens, Sr. on June 20, 1953. On May 2, 1977, Shirley was...
Douglas K. Knope
Aug 30, 2017
Douglas Keith Knope, age 80, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home after a 6 ½ year battle with cancer. Douglas was born in Shawano on September 20, 1936 to the late Melvin and Lillian (Winther) Knope. He graduated from Shawano High School and continued his education at Milwaukee School...
Helen D. Chaplinski
Aug 27, 2017
Helen Delores Chaplinski, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 4, 1925 to the late Anthony and Pearl (Figura) Przybylski. On March 8, 1943, Helen was united in marriage to Victor Chaplinski, who preceded her in death on April 23, 1999. Helen was a wonderful cook and loved...
Genevieve Mary Montez
Aug 26, 2017
Genevieve "Jenny" Montez, age 89, of Keshena, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Jenny was born on January 1, 1928 in Keshena to the late Theresa Whitney. On August 11, 1960 she was united in marriage to Pedro "Pete" Montez in Iowa. Jenny was a spiritual woman who loved music and dancing. Caring, loving, gentle, and...
Henry "Chuck" Ziemer
Aug 23, 2017
Henry "Chuck" Ziemer, age 75, of Clintonville, formerly of Gresham, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at ThedaCare Hospital in Shawano. Born on March 19, 1942 in the Town of Red Springs, he was the son of the late Henry and Rosalia "Cele" (Beilke) Ziemer. He spent most of his life living in Red Springs, helping his mother. He enjoyed...
Gordon "Sonny" L. Waupoose, Jr.
Aug 23, 2017
Gordon Louis "Sonny" Waupoose, Jr., age 62, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on April 16, 1955 in Keshena, he is the son of Constance (Grignon) Waupoose and the late Gordon Waupoose, Sr. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1973. On June 26, 1976, Sonny was united in...
Gretta G. Jacobs
Aug 19, 2017
Gretta G. Jacobs, age 95, of Bowler, passed away at her home surrounded by family, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Born on July 22, 1922 in Tomah, Gretta was the daughter of the late Phillip and Adelia (Abrams) Tousey. On November 11, 1939 Gretta was united in marriage to Howard Jacobs in Morgan Siding. Howard...
Doris A. Collicott
Aug 15, 2017
Doris Ann Collicott, age 88, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Shawano. Doris was born in Janesville on October 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Henry and Lillian (Scoville) Nitz. On February 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Vaughn W. Collicott at St. John's Lutheran Church in Janesville. Doris and Vaughn lived on...
Eugene M. Rasmussen
Aug 14, 2017
Eugene Morris Rasmussen, age 88, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 in Shawano. Born on September 9, 1928 in Paris, WI, he is the son of the late Fredric and Elsie (Lentz) Rasmussen. On July 7, 1951, Eugene was united in marriage to Donna Walker in Bristol, WI. Eugene worked as a farmer for most of his...
Sharon R. Kriefall
Aug 13, 2017
Sharon Rae Kriefall, age 68, of Leopolis, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2017 in Appleton, following a short battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Tigerton on October 10, 1948, to the late Rudolph and Irene (Beyer) Wohlfeil. She attended Tigerton High School. On February 4, 1967, Sharon was united in marriage to Larry Kriefall at St. Mary's Catholic...
Ruth M. Marquardt
Aug 13, 2017
Ruth M. Marquardt, age 84, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 in Shawano. Ruth was born in Marinette on October 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Walter and Meta (Beyer) Jasch. She graduated from Marinette High School in 1951. On June 2, 1956, Ruth was united in marriage to Harry G. Marquardt in Marinette. In 1962,...
Lily Bennett
Aug 11, 2017
ATTN: Note the service date is Saturday, August 26, 2017. Lily Bennett, age 102 years, 8 months and 11 days, of Bonduel, passed away at Meadowview Assisted Living in Bonduel on Friday, August 11, 2017. Lily was born on December 4, 1914 in the Town of Green Valley, Shawano County, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Werner)...
Frederick J Souba
Aug 11, 2017
Frederick J. Souba, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017 in Shawano.  He was born on March 13, 1929 in Detroit, to the late John I. and Marie (Kletzin) Souba.  Fred is a 1947 graduate of Owatonna (MN) High School. Beginning his sophomore year, Fred spent his summers working for the railroad during WWII. Following his...
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