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Roger Henry Kirchenwitz

Roger Henry Kirchenwitz

Jul 7, 2016

Roger H. Kirchenwitz, age 89, of Zachow, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2016, with his loving wife, June, at his side. Born on September 17, 1926 in the Town of Angelica, son of the late Karl and Mildred (Raaths) Kirchenwitz. On May 25, 1957, Roger was united in marriage to June Sievert at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow. Roger...

Charlene H. Moon

Charlene H. Moon

Jul 7, 2016

Charlene "Polly" Hazel Moon, 60, of Little Suamico, WI passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was a member of the Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans born in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Irene Moon. She was one of a large group of siblings, and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved family get-togethers, Halloween parties,...

Bernard Joseph Debauch

Bernard Joseph Debauch

Jul 7, 2016

Bernard J. "Bernie" DeBauch, age 86, of Shawano, formerly of Cecil, passed away on July 7, 2016. Born on July 20, 1929 in Two Rivers, the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Burg) DeBauch. Bernard served honorably in the United States Army. He worked at Scott Paper Mill in Oconto Falls for 21 years before leaving the mill to...

Roger J. Tyrrell

Roger J. Tyrrell

Jul 5, 2016

Roger J. Tyrrell, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Roger was born in Pound on March 19, 1933, the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude L. (Huss) Tyrrell. He graduated from Shiocton High School and then attended St. Norbert College. Along with his family, he owned and operated Tyrrell Rainbow Bar in...

Roger Kenneth Erickson

Roger Kenneth Erickson

Jul 5, 2016

Roger Kenneth Erickson, age 78, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Roger was born in the Town of Morris on December 5, 1937, the son of the late Carl Henry and Dorothy Melinda (Denny) Erickson.  He graduated from Bowler High School and enlisted in the Air Force.  During his military career, he drove in the...

Robert J. Kroenke

Robert J. Kroenke

Jul 5, 2016

Robert John Kroenke, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Shawano. Robert was born November 22, 1921 in the Town of Richmond, the son of the late Henry and Margaret (Marohl) Kroenke.  He enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1946-1947.  On July 22, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Lois Harriet Jank...

Lillian M. Nau

Lillian M. Nau

Jul 3, 2016

Lillian Minnie Nau, age 108, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Shawano. Lillian was born on April 27, 1908 in Merrill, the daughter of the late Emil and Augusta (Raatz) Zastrow. On July 21, 1928, Lillian was united in marriage to Melvin Sanders in Merrill, who preceded her in death. On...

Robert W. Curtis

Robert W. Curtis

Jun 29, 2016

Robert Wayne Curtis, age 49, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home. Born on June 28, 1967 in Milwaukee, he is the son of Robert and Brenda (Malone) Curtis. Robert expressed his love of art through landscaping, painting, drawing and enjoyed listening to 80's music. Robert is survived by: his parents, Robert and Brenda Curtis;...

Beatrice Marie (Cook) Messner

Beatrice Marie (Cook) Messner

Jun 29, 2016

Beatrice M. Messner, age 75, of Sheboygan, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was born on March 14, 1941 in Keshena, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Ahkenokosay) Cook. Beatrice was married for 18 years to Jerome Messner Jr., who preceded her in death.  She loved watching General Hospital, and would never take calls during that hour. ...

Susan D. Mishler

Susan D. Mishler

Jun 28, 2016

Susan D. Mishler (nee Haas), age 61 of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly, while surrounded by her family on June 28, 2016. Sue was born on January 22, 1955 to the late Phil and Dolores Haas. She enjoyed golfing, she LOVED the Packers and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Michelle (Darren) Rodine,...

Howard R. Mueller

Howard R. Mueller

Jun 28, 2016

Howard R. Mueller, age 86, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Shawano. Born September 26, 1929 in Bonduel, the son of the late Charles and Mathilda (Rabe) Mueller.  After graduating from Bonduel High School he enlisted in the United States Army and served our country honorably during the Korean War.  On June 25, 1960, he was...

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr.

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr.

Jun 28, 2016

Darwin Lee Thunder, Jr., age 1, of Keshena, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Darwin was born on February 11, 2015 in Shawano, the son of Darwin L. Thunder, Sr. and Onawa Wahsquonaikezhik. He was an outgoing little boy who was always smiling. He loved being outdoors, playing in the water, and playing peek-a-boo with his family. Darwin...

Rhienhart O. 'Rhieny' Teske

Rhienhart O. 'Rhieny' Teske

Jun 27, 2016

Rhienhart 'Rhieny' Otto Teske, age 87, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016. Rhienhart was born in Shawano on March 22, 1929, the son of the late Otto and Ella (Heling) Teske.  He graduated from Shawano High School in 1946.  On July 22, 1950, he was united in marriage to Betty R. Nordwig at St. John Lutheran Church...

Betty Schmidt

Betty Schmidt

Jun 24, 2016

Betty Rae Elsie Marie (Strauss) Schmidt passed away peacefully in her home on June 24, 2016. Betty was born in the Town of Richmond on August 19, 1922, the daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Giese) Strauss. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1941. Betty Rae was Christian with a strong belief in prayer. On November 28, 1946,...

Jeanne Corn

Jeanne Corn

Jun 19, 2016

Jeanne Corn, age 66, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Jeanne was born in Keshena on November 4, 1949, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Oshkeshequoam) Corn. She was united in marriage to Louis Hawpetoss and together they owned and operated a boys' ranch for troubled...

Lisa "Nehaeqsnemetaemoh" Waukau

Lisa "Nehaeqsnemetaemoh" Waukau

Jun 18, 2016

Lisa Waukau, "Nehaeqsnemetaemoh", born Lee Suzanne Waukau, began her journey to the Spirit World Saturday, June 18, 2016. Lisa was born on December 26, 1944 to the late Dolores K. Boyd and Lloyd Waukau. Lisa dedicated her life to public service to the Menominee people. She helped shape the lives of over 1000 Menominee children during her 37 years as...

Martha Minnie Westphal

Martha Minnie Westphal

Jun 17, 2016

Martha Minnie Westphal, age 94, of Bonduel, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016 at her home. Born on November 30, 1921 in Green Valley, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Emma (Kroening) Bohm. On December 8, 1942 Martha was united in marriage to Wilmar C. Westphal at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in the Town of Angelica....

Cecilia E. Voelz

Cecilia E. Voelz

Jun 16, 2016

Cecilia Elaine Voelz, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Cecilia was born in Clintonville on November 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Fred and Helen (Fosberg) Ludvigsen. On April 15, 1944, she was united in marriage to Vernon Voelz in Antigo. Vernon preceded her in death on September 14, 2002. Cecilia lived all of...

Johnny P Balke

Johnny P Balke

Jun 16, 2016

Johnny Philip Balke, age 97, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Shawano. Born in the Town of Belle Plaine on November 28, 1918, Johnny was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Kelly) Balke. On September 10, 1949, Johnny was united in marriage to Bernice Rickl in Blenker, WI. Bernice...

Mary R. Anderson

Mary R. Anderson

Jun 15, 2016

Mary R. Anderson, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 in Shawano. Mary was born in Arcadia, S.C. on May 5, 1933, the daughter of the late Adam and Allie (Beach) Sosbee. She was known throughout Shawano as "Grandma Mary" and could often be found volunteering in the community for the Shawano Hockey League or Olga...

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