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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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