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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...

Bruce Allen Homan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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