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Leroy Hert

Leroy Hert

Jun 17, 2025

Leroy Hert passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in Sheboygan, WI, to Anna and Leroy Hert. Leroy graduated from Sheboygan South High School and worked for WPS for 35 years, completing his career at the Pulliam Plant in Green Bay. He married Bonnie (Ball) Hert in 1976.

Roberta M. "Robin" Smith

Roberta M. "Robin" Smith

Jun 17, 2025

Roberta "Robin" M. Smith (Peters), age 74, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at the Pines in Embarrass. Robin was born on February 12, 1951, in Keshena to the late Catherine Peters. She worked for several years as an admin assistant at the College of Menominee Nation and enjoyed working closely with students. In 1972, she...

Wiladean Mary Peters

Wiladean Mary Peters

Jun 16, 2025

Wiladean Mary Peters, age 58, started her journey to the spirit world unexpectedly on Monday June 16, 2025, in Antigo. Wiladean was born on November 14, 1966, in Shawano to the late Walter and Veronica (Waupoose) Peters. She enjoyed fancy dancing and traditional dancing at Pow Wows in her younger years. Wiladean was a talented in Native...

Carlton Edward "Carl" Hock

Carlton Edward "Carl" Hock

Jun 15, 2025

Carlton Edward "Carl" Hock, age 80, of Bonduel passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2025. Carl was born in the Town of Hobart on November 17, 1944, son of the late Henry and Marie (Wallenburg) Hock. He graduated from West DePere High School and was united in marriage to Carol A. Schmit on October 28, 1965, in...

Cheryl Ann Klapste

Cheryl Ann Klapste

Jun 11, 2025

Cheryl Ann Klapste, age 76, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at her home. Cheryl was born on August 15, 1948, in Shawano to the late Curtis and Maxine (Stroud) Inderdahl. On June 21, 1966, she was united in marriage to Richard Klapste in Wittenberg. Throughout the years Cheryl had many jobs including bus...

Thomas J. "Tom" Rotter, Sr.

Thomas J. "Tom" Rotter, Sr.

Jun 11, 2025

Thomas J. "Tom" Rotter, Sr., age 71 of Pulaski, previously of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Tom was born on March 20, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Dolores (Nuccio) Rotter. He grew up in Chicago and graduated high school in 1972. Following high school, Tom joined the United States Navy and served...

Merriel C. Niles

Merriel C. Niles

Jun 9, 2025

Merriel C. Niles, age 85, of Shawano passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, in Embarrass. Merriel was born on December 12, 1939, in Wausau to the late John and Laona (Helke) Thiede. On July 11, 1959, she was united in marriage to Alfred Niles in Ringle, Wisconsin. Together the couple ran Tilleda Falls Campground for 29...

Wayne "Red" Manteufel

Wayne "Red" Manteufel

Jun 8, 2025

Wayne Raymond "Red" Manteufel, age 75, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1950, to the late Raymond and Amber (Rasmussen) Manteufel in New London. After graduating from Waupaca High School, he went on to pursue a career in truck driving. He started out working at Faulks Bros. as a heavy...

Grace Roseanne "Bea" Corn

Grace Roseanne "Bea" Corn

Jun 8, 2025

Grace Roseanne "Bea" Corn, previously known as Wilber, age 88, of Keshena passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. Bea was born on October 8, 1936, in Keshena to the late James and Marie (Waukechon) Frechette, Sr. She lived in Keshena all her life and graduated from Shawano High School...

Bruce & Kathrine Zeeman

Bruce & Kathrine Zeeman

Jun 6, 2025

Bruce (71) and Kathy (69), residents of the town of Washington, Shawano County, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2025. Bruce, son of the late Louis and Esther (Runge) Zeeman, and Kathrine, daughter of Barbara (Donnelly) Schneider and the late Clarence "Tootie" Schneider, were graduates of Bonduel High School. Bruce and Kathy were united in marriage on...

Mary Lucille Schabow

Mary Lucille Schabow

Jun 4, 2025

Heaven shone brighter on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as Mary Lucille Schabow, age 81, joined her Savior. Mary was born on September 3, 1943, in Shawano, daughter of the late Ruebin and Lucille (Schmeisser) Umland. Mary graduated from Shawano High School. On October 20, 1962, she was united in marriage to Arthur M. "Art" Schabow in Gresham....

Delores M. Caldwell

Delores M. Caldwell

Jun 4, 2025

Delores M. Caldwell, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 surrounded by her family in Shawano. She was born on June 12, 1943, to the late Mitchell and Wilde (Cuish) Caldwell in Keshena. Delores early on in life worked as a caregiver and transitioned into housekeeping for the Menominee Tribal Enterprises and the NTE Forestry...

Sandra Fern "Sandy" Mielke

Sandra Fern "Sandy" Mielke

May 31, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Fern Mielke, age 79, of Black Creek, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born on  November 25, 1945, in Shawano to the late Robert and Verna (Herm) Bahr. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1963. She grew up on the family farm where her hard work ethic was...

Peter Aiken "Pete" Nygaard

Peter Aiken "Pete" Nygaard

May 30, 2025

Peter Aiken "Pete" Nygaard, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on September 4, 1943, in New London, WI, to the late Lee and Doris (Haight) Nygaard. Pete at the age of 17 entered into the United States Army and trained mainly as a sharpshooter while stationed in Germany. There he earned his GED...

Susan Anna Pahlow

Susan Anna Pahlow

May 29, 2025

Susan Anna Pahlow, age 67, of Shawano, was greeted by her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 29, 2025, in Neenah. Susan was born in Shawano on May 4, 1958, daughter of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Regal) Sperberg. Susan graduated from Shawano High School and went on to earn an associate degree.  On August 28, 1982,...

Linda M. Smentek

Linda M. Smentek

May 26, 2025

Linda M. Smentek, age 63, of Cecil, passed away on Monday May 26, 2025, in Green Bay. Linda was born on February 7, 1962, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Marie (Nemetz) Lukic. She owned and operated White Clay Lake Lodge and campground where she was a "mom" to all. Linda loved flowers, warm weather, beaches,...

Evelyn Esther Wronka

Evelyn Esther Wronka

May 26, 2025

Evelyn Esther Wronka, age 98, of Shawano passed away on Monday May 26, 2025, at St. Vincent's hospital in Green Bay. Evelyn was born on June 28, 1926, in Rosholt, Wisconsin to the late Leo and Helen (Buza) Jazdzewski. She was raised on a farm along with her 8 siblings. Evelyn worked at American Motors during the...

Lisa E. Wēskenōhsaeh Dickenson

Lisa E. Wēskenōhsaeh Dickenson

May 26, 2025

Lisa E. Dickenson, Wēskenōhsaeh "Little Bird", age 62, of Keshena passed away peacefully at her home on Monday May 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Lisa was born on September 17, 1962, and raised by the late Dennison Dickenson and Irene Dickenson. She graduated from Menominee Indian High School and went on to receive her bachelor's degree...

Paul D. Pahlow

Paul D. Pahlow

May 26, 2025

Paul D. Pahlow, age 49, of Sussex, passed away on Monday May 26, 2025, in Milwaukee. Paul was born on May 11, 1976, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, son of Judy (Staub) Pahlow and the late Donald H. Pahlow. In 1994 Paul graduated from Hartland Arrowhead High School.  He worked as a machinist at Husco International in Waukesha...

Roger C. Kellogg

Roger C. Kellogg

May 24, 2025

Roger C. Kellogg, age 69, of Oak Forest, Illinois and of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday May 24, 2025, in Shawano. Roger was born on September 27, 1955, in Roseland, Illinois, son of the late Klayton and Dolores (Blattner) Kellogg. On June 21, 1980, Roger was united in marriage to the love of his life, Cheryl...

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