Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

James Henry Gruel, age 53, of Seymour formerly of Bonduel, passed away on July 21, 2017 in Green Bay after a long time illness. Jim was born on July 27, 1963 in Shawano, a son of the late Dale and Barbara (Kittson) Gruel.   Jim worked as a handyman and could make friends with anyone.  He loved Chevy's and Harley's and...

Jul 15, 2017

Gordon "Ole" Rudolph Sorenson, Sr., 86 of Bonduel, WI passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, surrounded by family.  He was born June 22, 1931 to Rudolph and Laura (Johanna) Sorenson.  On December 28, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley Krause in Michigan. Gordon loved to work.  He was a self-employed business man for over 60 years.  He...

Jul 13, 2017

Howard Hancock, Sr., age 78, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 to join in the heavens above and has desired to reunite with his wife Ruth and son, Gary. Born in Oglesby, IL on April 4, 1939, he is the son of the late Phillip and Irene (Kaszynski) Hancock.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in March...

Jul 13, 2017

Colette Julia "Sugar" Anderson, age 81, of the Town of Wescott, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home. Colette was born on February 12, 1936 in Neopit, the daughter of the late John D. and Julia (Aaron) Lawe.  She lived in Lucasville, Ohio most of her life, returning home 3 years ago.  On August 12, 1955, Colette...

Jul 10, 2017

Guy A. Hill, age 57, of Madison, passed away on July 10, 2017. He was born in Keshena on January 10, 1960 to Floyd and Elizabeth (Tucker) Oshkeshequoam.

Prayer services will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Michael and Joyce Richter's residences 1032 S....

Jul 8, 2017

Joseph L. Sanapaw Jr., age 55, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Keshena. He was born July 8, 1962 in Shawano to Joseph and the late Margaret (Peters) Sanapaw.  Joseph lived in the Keshena area most his life and worked in the woods.  He enjoyed picking berries, going to casinos, being in the woods and...

Jul 7, 2017

Louis E. Beilfuss, age 99, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 in Shawano. Born in Bonduel on December 19, 1917, Louis was the son of the late William and Lydia (Peterman) Beilfuss.  On June 23, 1951, Louis was united in marriage to Geraldine Kroenke at St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill.  Geraldine preceded him in death on...

Jul 6, 2017

Henry "Hank" Kralovetz, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Shawano. He was born May 11, 1931 in Pound, to the late Henry and Lorraine (Kollath) Kralovetz.  He went to school in Coleman and Oconto Falls, where he also played football.  After graduation, he served in the United States Army in Germany.  ...

Jul 4, 2017

Delores E. Bogda Schmeisser, age 90, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Appleton. Delores was born in the Town of Seneca, Shawano County, on February 8, 1927 to the late Joe P. and Frances (Kort) Aschenbrenner.  On May 12, 1951, Delores was united in marriage to Ferdinand Bogda.  She worked at the Shawano Red Owl as...

Jul 3, 2017

Sheri L. Davids, age 53, of Bowler, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 in Weston. Sheri was born on April 3, 1964 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Roland Davids and Joanne Meier.  She lived in the Milwaukee area most of her life, returning home to the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation after her retirement. Sheri is survived by: her...

Jul 2, 2017

Victoria Helene Esther Brodhagen Kohn was born October 31, 1924 in the Town of Hartland, Shawano County, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Anna (Westphal) Brodhagen. Victoria was born again in the waters of Holy Baptism at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel, by Pastor W. J. Plischke on November 19, 1924. Her sponsors were William Brodhagen, Helene Westphal and Alma...

Jul 1, 2017

Dr. Franklyn T. Bergmann, also known as Tom, 81, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Tom was born on July 13, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin to Franklyn and Pauline (Kundert) Bergmann. A graduate of Madison West High School, Tom entered medical school at the University of Wisconsin Madison.  That is where he met...

Jun 30, 2017

Robert Lloyd "Bob" Seehafer, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Shawano. Bob was born in Shawano on November 22, 1935, the son of the late Alvis and Magdeline (Bowan) Seehafer.  He proudly served our country in the Air Force.  After his honorable discharge in 1958 from the Air Force he served in the Naval...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...