Obituaries

Mar 7, 2017

Ruth G. Polkowski Gutt, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. Ruth was born in Evanston, IL on June 1, 1922, the daughter of the late Gustave and Sophie (Schroeder) Meier.  She graduated from Evanston High School and went on to work at Illinois Bell Telephone and later at Baxter...

Mar 6, 2017

Angel Maverick Zhuckkahosee passed away shortly after birth on March 6, 2017 in Shawano. Angel is the son of Tamara (Beauprey) Miller and Cornell Zhuckkahosee. Angel is survived by: his parents, Tamara and Cornell; two brothers, Darin Ray Miller and Cornell Jackson Zhuckkahosee and his grandmothers, Marcia Zhuckkahosee and Karen Beauprey. Private family services were held.

Mar 5, 2017

Idabell Marie "Ike" Geringer, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Idabell was born in Shawano on June 14, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Ottelia (Pehlke) Schwenkner.  Ike loved living on Shawano Lake and being outdoors, fishing and cutting the grass.   She enjoyed going out for dinner and working on puzzles.  More than...

Mar 4, 2017

Calvin L. Bump, Jr. age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 4, 1940 in Milwaukee the son of the late Calvin L. and Mildred M. (Russell) Bump, Sr.  He retired from the United States Navy after 21 years as a Chief Petty Officer and Machinists Mate. He is...

Feb 28, 2017

Clifford Lavern "Cliff" Elertson, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 in Appleton. Cliff was born in Livingston, WI on December 31, 1933, the son of the late Harry M. and Nettie (Hogan) Elertson.  On November 8, 1958, Cliff was united in marriage to Eileen Mathison at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in...

Feb 28, 2017

***Note, date of death in heading is incorrect.  We did this so that we could bring the obituary to the top of our page*** Obituary in her own words… I was born April-27-19XX in Shawano, WI to Louis and Eleanor Runge and raised by Joe and Louise Long on a farm outside of Wittenberg, WI. I was blessed with two...

Feb 27, 2017

Lawrence "Tezzie" Coon, age 93, of Cecil, formerly of Wisconsin Dells, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at his home. Born on March 19, 1923 in Adams, WI, he is the son of the late Warren and Emma (Nehring) Coon.  On April 19, 1947, he was united in marriage to Angeline Margetts in Oxford, Wisconsin.  Tezzie is a proud...

Feb 27, 2017

Starfire Waupoose, of Neopit, died shortly after birth on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Neenah. She is the daughter of Shakoka (Wahsquonaikezhik) Waupoose and Phillip Waupoose.

Starfire is survived by: her mom and dad, Shakoka and Phillip; her siblings, Kacie, Nathaniel, Delsey, Paul, Phillip Jr. and AuBree; her grandparents,...

Feb 26, 2017

Georgene M. Elm, age 54, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Milwaukee. Georgene was born in Shawano on May 13, 1962, the daughter of Betty Jo (Dickie) Feather and the late George Feather, Sr.  She lived in the Keshena and Green Bay area most of her life, and worked at the Menominee Casino and Oneida Casino. ...

Feb 23, 2017

Dale Bryan Froehlich, age 47, of Russellville, AR, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Lena, WI. Dale was born on November 8, 1969 in Milwaukee to Diane (Kernats) Froehlich and the late Donald Froehlich.  On December 13, 2014, he was united in marriage to Tracey Reed in Russellville, AR.  He worked as a machinist for most of his...

Feb 22, 2017

Elroy "Butch" Bergner, age 84, of Shawano, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Shawano. He was born in Underhill, WI on December 17, 1932, the son of the late Albert and Lora (Koeppen) Bergner, Sr.  Butch's family moved to Shawano when he was 4 years old.  He attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1951. ...

Feb 20, 2017

Henry R. Rudesill, Sr., age 80, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Shawano. Henry was born in the Town of Red Springs on May 16, 1936, the son of the late Thomas and Imelda (Miller) Rudesill.  He graduated from Gresham High School in 1955 and lived in the Gresham/Bowler area all his life.  Henry served our...

Feb 19, 2017

LaVern Robert Edward Klosterman, age 86, long time resident of Bonduel, died on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Shawano. He was born in Bonduel on October 13, 1930, the son of the late William and Clara (Kollath) Klosterman Deering.  LaVern served our country from 1954 until 1956 by enlisting in the...

Feb 18, 2017

Anna Mae Hoffman, age 75, of Gresham, died at a Madison hospital on February 18, 2017, surrounded by her husband, children and family. Anna was born on April 2, 1941, in Keshena, WI, the daughter of Marvin and Catherine (Penass) Kuester. She was raised by her mother in Keshena on the Indian Reservation....

Feb 18, 2017

Ursula Woloszczuk, age 92, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Shawano. Ursula was born in Rauno, Germany on May 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Peter and Hedwig Stempniewicz.  In 1949, she was united in marriage to Dmytro Woloszczuk in Stuttgart, Germany.  He preceded her in death on August 25, 1987.  After the end...

Feb 18, 2017

Marie Zalaznik, 88, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, surrounded by her husband and children. She died peacefully, at home in Shawano. Marie was born on May 6, 1928 in Waukegan, Illinois to John and Margaret (Svete) Repp. She later lived and raised her family in North Chicago, Illinois before moving to Legend Lake in 1988 and her current home...

Feb 17, 2017

Larry Lee Klose, age 60 of Caroline, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 in Appleton. Born on January 12, 1957 in Shawano, he is the son of the late David J. and Mary Jane (Wiessmann) Klose. Larry is survived by: two brothers, Loren Klose of Rosendale and Louis Klose of Shawano; one sister, Lucy Cota of Mosinee; as well...

Feb 16, 2017

On the morning of February 16, 2017, with his family by his side, Earl William Druckrey, age 91, was called to his heavenly home. Earl was born on the home farm in Advance, WI December 3, 1925 to the late Carl and Effie (Bergner) Druckrey.  The family moved from Advance to Shawano in 1932.  He attended St. James Lutheran School...

Feb 15, 2017

***Please note...date of death is incorrect in the heading.  It is correct in the body of the obituary.  We did this to move this to the top of our list*** Larry G. "Unc" Gast, age 74, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home. He was born in Shawano on March 25, 1942 to the late...

Feb 11, 2017

John August Louis Wissmann, Jr., age 77, of Clintonville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. John was born on October 21, 1939 in Shawano to the late John and Adela (Schwartz) Wissmann, Sr.  John graduated from Shawano High School and continued his education at U. W. Oshkosh where he earned his bachelor's degree in math and science education.  On...