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Bernhard E. Stuewer, Sr.

Bernhard E. Stuewer, Sr.

Jun 28, 2017

Bernhard Evan Stuewer, Sr. age 81, of South Branch, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Shawano.  Born in the Town of How on November 4, 1935, Bernhard is the son of the late Gerhard and Leola (Lyons) Stuewer.  On November 10, 1956, Bernhard was united in marriage to Hazel M. Johnson in South Branch.  Hazel preceded Bernie in...

Harold W. Hendricks

Harold W. Hendricks

Jun 28, 2017

Harold W. Hendricks, age 89, of Bonduel, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Harold was born, May 2, 1928 in DePere, son of the late Antone and Wilhemina (Van Lanen) Hendricks. On October 2, 1952 Harold was united in marriage to Rosalie Hermus at St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour. Together the couple...

Maynard R. Peterman

Maynard R. Peterman

Jun 28, 2017

Maynard R. Peterman, age 81, of Seymour, formerly of Black Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Born on October 4, 1935 in the Town of Angelica, Maynard was the son of the late Rudolph and Hattie (Specht) Peterman.  After his 18th birthday Maynard enlisted in the United States Army and served his country in Korea for two years before...

Jerri L Rusch

Jerri L Rusch

Jun 27, 2017

Jerri Lenore Rusch, age 59, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Green Bay. Born on November 8, 1957 in Wausau, Jerri is the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Arminta A. (Chicks) Hebert.  On April 15, 2004, Jerri was united in marriage to Charles Rusch, Jr. in Shawano.  Charles preceded her in death on July...

Marshall "Mike" F. Moede

Marshall "Mike" F. Moede

Jun 27, 2017

Marshall F. "Mike" Moede, age 85, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Appleton. Born on May 15, 1932 in the Town of Herman, Mike is the son of the late Gustave and Leona (Peterman) Moede.  He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving the Purple Heart before his honorable discharge.  On...

Bruce G. Lewis

Bruce G. Lewis

Jun 27, 2017

Bruce G. Lewis, age 57, of Gresham, passed away on June 27, 2017. Born on May 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Gerald R. and Nancy (Dent) Lewis. Bruce is survived by: his son, Dustin Lewis, his brother, Mark (Saundra) Lewis of Appleton and niece, Kim Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private family...

Alan J. Grutza

Alan J. Grutza

Jun 26, 2017

Alan James Grutza, age 64, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home. Born on March 11, 1953 in Milwaukee, Alan is the son of the late Robert and Lorraine (Lewicki) Grutza.  In 1977, he moved to Shawano to "get out of Milwaukee".  On February 12, 1994 Alan was united in marriage to Ruby (Gipp) Wright...

Doris M Kroenke

Doris M Kroenke

Jun 26, 2017

On Monday, June 26, 2017, the Lord called Doris Mae Kroenke to his eternal home at the age of 91. Doris was born in Clintonville on November 9, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Emma (Schauder) Schmidt.  She was baptized in June of 1926 at her parent's summer cottage.  Doris lived in the...

Terry L Knitt, Sr.

Terry L Knitt, Sr.

Jun 21, 2017

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:45 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Pella for Terry Leigh Knitt, Sr., age 52, who passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Mr. Knitt was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin where he spent his first eight years, moved...

Jerry Olsen

Jerry Olsen

Jun 19, 2017

Jerry Olsen, also known as "Jerry from the Bamboo", passed away peacefully, at home, on Monday, June 19th, 2017, surrounded by his children and loving wife, Marty. Jerry had an enigmatic, energetic, and charismatic persona that was larger than life. His magnetic personality coupled with his clever ingenuity (along with the saint-like patience of his wife, Marty), led to their...

Allen Bohm

Allen Bohm

Jun 18, 2017

Allen Bohm, age 74 of Zachow, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born on July 8, 1942 to the late Adolph and Mabel (Schultz) Bohm.  Allen served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.  Allen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially playing cards.  He was a big race fan, attending the Shawano Speedway...

Shirley Mae Rudesill

Shirley Mae Rudesill

Jun 17, 2017

Shirley Mae Rudesill, age 78, of Gresham, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Shirley was born in the Town of Red Springs on May 13, 1939, daughter of the late Myron "Pudge" and Lillian (Mohawk) Welch.  On June 22, 1963 Shirley was united in marriage to Henry Rudesill, Henry preceded her in death on February 20,...

Cristy Ann Dick

Cristy Ann Dick

Jun 13, 2017

Cristy Ann Dick, age 54, of Gillet, passed away on June 13, 2017 in Appleton. Born in Chicago, IL on July 24, 1962, Cristy is the daughter of Gwendolyn (LaRock) Olson and the late Vincent Olson.  Cristy was married to Allen J. Dick in Shawano in 1981.  For Allen and Cristy family always came first.  Together, the couple had three...

Linda R. Radtke

Linda R. Radtke

Jun 13, 2017

Linda R. Radtke completed her journey on earth on June 13, 2017 in Appleton, WI. Linda was born in Shawano on August 11, 1950.  She spent her life working hard, raising her children and caring about and for others.  Linda attended River Valley Church in Shawano, enjoyed taking pictures and her church "ladies".  She enjoyed a great find at a...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Repinski

Kenneth "Ken" J. Repinski

Jun 13, 2017

Kenneth "Ken" James Repinski, age 57, of Gresham, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017. Ken was born in Stevens Point, WI on February 1, 1960 to James Repinski and Marjorie Repinski. He lived in the Plover area until high school when his family moved to Eau Claire, WI. Ken graduated from Memorial High School in June of 1978. Ken ...

Frank E Polkowski

Frank E Polkowski

Jun 11, 2017

Frank E. Polkowski, Shawano, passed away June 11, 2017. Born in Evanston, IL, he is the son of the late Ruth (Meier) and Frank Polkowski, Sr.  He grew up in Deerfield, IL, graduated from Deerfield High School and Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.  On November 11, 1978, Frank was united in marriage to Peggy Reed at St. John's Catholic Church...

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Wehmeyer

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Wehmeyer

Jun 9, 2017

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Wehmeyer, age 73, of Shawano, passed away peacefully while sleeping at his home on Friday, June 9, 2017. Born in Hammond, Indiana on June 5, 1944, Kenny is the son of the late Clarence and Nina (Croner) Wehmeyer.  Kenny was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church and graduated from Shawano High School in 1962.  He...

Vicki L. "Apumihleexkwee" Stevens

Vicki L. "Apumihleexkwee" Stevens

Jun 7, 2017

Vicki L. Stevens, age 54, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at her home. Born on December 10, 1962 in Chicago, she is the daughter of the late Sandra (Richards) Martin and her father, Bernard Bowman and her dad, John Martin.  Vicki graduated from Silver Lake College and worked for the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe all her life. ...

William "Bill" C. Zimdars

William "Bill" C. Zimdars

Jun 5, 2017

William C. "Bill" Zimdars, age 70, of Leopolis, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano. Bill was born on January 2, 1947 to the late Herbert and Emgard (Zahn) Zimdars.  After graduating from Marion High School in 1965, he worked at Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee and came home every weekend to help take...

Betty J Brunner

Betty J Brunner

Jun 5, 2017

Surrounded by the love of her family, Betty passed peacefully in the comfort of her earthly home into her heavenly kingdom. She was a three time cancer survivor and while she couldn't beat the 4th bout, she is now in heaven claiming the ultimate victory where cancer cannot ravage her body any more. Betty was born to Milton and Violet...

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