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Robert A Zirbel
Oct 8, 2016
Robert Allen Zirbel, 71, of Shawano, WI, was called suddenly to be with his heavenly father on October 8th, 2016. Bob was born in Wrightstown, Wisconsin on January 19, 1945 to Lawrence and Adaline (Fredrich) Zirbel. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1963. Bob was married to Mary Ellen Schuessler on July 24, 1965. Last year, they...
Dixon Kaul
Oct 8, 2016
Dixon Edwin Kaul, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Born on March 14, 1923 in Chicago, IL, he is the son of the late Edwin O. and Edna H. (Tegelman) Kaul, who owned a dairy store in Evanston, IL where Dixon went to school. Dick often spent the summers in...
Arnold M Kosbab
Oct 7, 2016
Arnold M. Kosbab, age 63, of Bowler, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Arnold was born on July 2, 1953 in Wausau. Arnold was united in marriage to Elsa Laabs on August 29, 2009 at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2016. He...
Emma J. Grosskopf
Oct 6, 2016
Emma Jane Grosskopf, age 83, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Shawano. Born on August 11, 1933 in Gresham, she is the daughter of the late Elmer and Melinda (Williams) Welch. In April 1951, she was united in marriage to Lloyd D. Erickson in Door County. Lloyd preceded her in death. On December 22, 1973, Emma...
Leticia "Lippy" Hernandez
Oct 5, 2016
Leticia "Lippy" Hernandez, age 52, of Green Bay, formerly of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Leticia was born on February 24, 1964 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Venito P. and Edwardien (Winnishiek) Hernandez. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Theodore "Jesse" and Cynthian Gauthier in Keshena. Leticia lived in Oklahoma for 10 years...
Deborah Ann Zdiarstek
Oct 5, 2016
Deborah Ann Zdiarstek, age 63, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 in Shawano. Born on September 21, 1953 in Cook County, IL, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Romanek) Gierut. On April 12, 1980, Deborah was united in marriage to Dennis "Sparky" Zdiarstek in Shawano. She...
Dorothy M. Gueller
Oct 3, 2016
Dorothy M. Gueller, age 104, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Shawano on September 8, 1912, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma (Echtner) Jensen. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1929. On May 28, 1938, Dorothy was united in marriage to Harold H. Gueller...
Isabelle V. Horton
Oct 2, 2016
Isabelle "Tippy" V. Horton, age 92, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Isabelle was born on May 9, 1924 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mathilda (Kinepoway) Sackatook. On October 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ernest E. "Jack" Horton. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2000. Isabelle worked for...
Kimberly J Gandt
Oct 1, 2016
Kimberly Jane Gandt, 39, daughter of Herman and Wendy Gandt of Gillett, WI, lost her struggle with Juvenile Diabetes on the evening of October 1st, 2016. She is survived by her most precious gifts, Courtney R. Craddock and Benjamin J. Scheibe, her children were the light of her life. Kim is also survived by: her parents; her sister and brother...
Joyce Marie Feinen
Sep 30, 2016
Joyce Marie Feinen, age 84 of Shawano, passed away on September 30, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born on July 16, 1932 in Buffalo, NY, she is the daughter of the late Lottie Buehl and Raymond Pomeroy. Joyce was united in marriage to Robert W. "Bob" Feinen in June 19, 1970. The couple has called Shawano their home since 1972...
Elsa M Laabs-Kosbab
Sep 30, 2016
Elsa Mae Laabs-Kosbab, age 70, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 in Wausau. Elsa was born on December 7, 1945, the daughter of the late Gerald "Jim Bear" Tousey and Fae Joyce Church. On August 29, Elsa was united in marriage to Arnold Kosbab at the Lutheran Church of the Wilderness. She enjoyed gardening and loved living on the Stockbridge-Munsee...
Lloyd H. Schmidt
Sep 29, 2016
Lloyd H. Schmidt, age 81, of Town of Herman, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. Lloyd was born on December 1, 1934 on the home farm in the Town of Herman, the son of the late Henry and Alvina (Schwartz) Schmidt. On October 11, 1952, Lloyd was united in marriage to Marlene C. Kuehn in Menomonee, MI. She preceded him...
Patricia B Arvold
Sep 29, 2016
Patricia Bowditch Arvold, age 94, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at her home. Patricia was born on April 8, 1922 in Rogers Park, IL, the daughter of the late Harvey and Mae (Gordon) Bowditch. Pat earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin. On August 12, 1944, she was united in marriage to...
Roberta Wendt-Machek
Sep 29, 2016
Roberta "Bobbie" Wendt-Machek, of Bonduel, passed away September 29, 2016 surrounded by her family and special friends, Connie, Diane, and Muffy. She was born January 20, 1966 to Robert and Nancy (Theis) Wendt, Jr.  Bobbie graduated from Bonduel High School, Class of 1984. After high school, she attended NWTC, graduating with a degree as a Hospital Unit Coordinator, a career...
Curtis H. Schneider
Sep 29, 2016
Curtis Schneider, age 87, of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. Born on February 15, 1929 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Elmer and Viola (Drage) Schneider. Curtis graduated from Bonduel High School in 1946. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1956 and served his country honorably until his discharge in 1958. On June...
Violett Sylvia Busch
Sep 28, 2016
Violett Sylvia Busch, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Appleton. Born on June 3, 1923 in Oconto County, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Saraphine (Ratz) Eggert. On August 15, 1942, Violett was united in marriage to Martin Busch at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. Martin preceded her in death...
Manuel P Ramos M.D.
Sep 28, 2016
Manuel P. Ramos M.D., age 70, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Born on March 22, 1946 in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines, he is the son of the late Turbicio and Juana (Posadas) Ramos. On August 18, 1984, Manny was united in marriage to Yvonne Waupoose in Butler, WI. Manuel started his career as a psychiatrist at...
Duane "Duke" Moesch
Sep 25, 2016
Duke Moesch, Sr. died at his home on Sunday morning, September 25, 2016 in the care of his family. Duke was born in Shawano on April 7, 1940, the youngest child of Elroy F. and Selma (Krause) Moesch. He attended Shawano Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1958. On July 4 th , 1959, Duke married Mitzi Mason and...
Judith A Lewnau
Sep 21, 2016
Judith Ann Lewnau, age 71, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Shawano. Judith was born on July 12, 1945 in Waukesha, the daughter of the late Walter and Janette (Knapke) Lewnau. She was born and raised in Waukesha, graduating from Waukesha High School and then went on to school to became an L.P.N. Judith has worked...
Phil S. Wudtke
Sep 20, 2016
Phil S. Wudtke, age 54, of Bonduel, passed away at his home, on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born on October 31, 1961, the son of Delano and Marilyn (Luepke) Wudtke. Phil loved to bowl and met Mary Beilfuss, his future wife, at a bowling alley her parents owned. On...
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