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Lucille E. Paiser

Lucille E. Paiser

Jan 22, 2017

Lucille Evelyn Paiser, 92, of Shawano passed away peacefully on January 22, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 4, 1924 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Walton and Pearl (Scherbarth) Sundholm, Sr.  On October 10, 1945 Lucille married John S. Paiser in Leopolis who preceded her in death.  Lucille enjoyed cooking and baking.  Her love...

Delano John Wudtke

Delano John Wudtke

Jan 20, 2017

Delano J. "Pat" Wudtke, age 80, of Bonduel, passed away at his home on Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 9, 1937, the son of the late Harold and Ida (Hoppe) Wudtke.  Pat graduated from Bonduel High School 1954.  On June 1, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Luepke.  Pat was...

Vilas A. Nass

Vilas A. Nass

Jan 18, 2017

Vilas Andrew "Huns" Nass, age 97, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Bonduel. Born in Wittenberg on March 17, 1919, he is the son of the late Herman and Anna (Schertz) Nass. Vilas graduated from Clintonville High School and then enlisted in the United States Army and served during WWII. While in the military, he enjoyed...

Robert L Waukau

Robert L Waukau

Jan 17, 2017

Robert Lloyd Waukau, age 77, of West Allis, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Milwaukee. Robert was born in Keshena on December 14, 1939, son of the late Joseph "Al" and Elva (Newton) Waukau.  He graduated from Shawano High School with the class of 1959.  Following high school, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Roger L. House

Roger L. House

Jan 16, 2017

Roger L. "Chief" House, age 85, of Salem, Wisconsin, died on January 16, 2017 at his home. Roger was born in Keshena on August 30, 1931, the son of the late Fred and Rhoda (Oshkosh) House.  Roger attended school in Keshena.  On January 16, 1954, Roger was united in marriage to Gloria Kitson who preceded him in death on March...

Dylan James Kroening

Dylan James Kroening

Jan 14, 2017

Dylan Kroening, age 22, of Shawano, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Dylan was born on October 11, 1994 in Shawano, son of Jeff Kroening and Sandra (Weisnicht) Washkuhn. Dylan graduated from Bonduel High School in 2012 and attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and NWTC. Dylan enjoyed many things, including, hunting, fishing, video...

Genevieve M. Reinke

Genevieve M. Reinke

Jan 11, 2017

Genevieve M. "Gena" Reinke, age 81, of Angelica, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at her home with her husband by her side. Born on June 5, 1935, in Two Rivers, Genevieve was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Burg) DeBauch.  Gena grew up in Gillett.  After graduating from high school she met, and was united in...

Percy G. Schwerke

Percy G. Schwerke

Jan 10, 2017

Percy G. Schwerke Jr. 83 of Shawano, passed away at ThedaCare in Neenah from injuries sustained during a fall on January 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Hiram Gass on July 19, 1933 to Hayden and Viola Gass. His mother Viola died during his birth. He was adopted by Percy and Rose (Sperberg) Schwerke on September...

Lavonna R Rush

Lavonna R Rush

Jan 9, 2017

LaVonna Rae Rush, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. LaVonna was born in Shawano on November 19, 1947 to the late Winifred "Pudge" and Dorothy (Owen) Huntington.  On April 8, 1967, she was united in marriage to James Rush in Gillett.  LaVonna was an avid Brewer fan and collects Brewer bobble heads. ...

Kate Page

Kate Page

Jan 8, 2017

Kate Page, age 40, of Hatley, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Kate was born in Shawano on June 3, 1976 to Charles and Marti Matyska.  After graduating from high school Kate earned a bachelor's degree, from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, in Urban Forestry.  She worked for a short time in the Czech Republic before returning...

Robert G. Kieslich

Robert G. Kieslich

Jan 7, 2017

Robert Gary Kieslich, 76, of Shawano, passed away January 7th.  Bob was born March 21st, 1940 in Elcho Wisconsin.  He graduated from Elcho High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's of Education Degree from the University of Stevens Point.  He then continued his education and received a Master's Degree in Education Administration from The University of Wisconsin Superior. ...

Donald R. Bellanger

Donald R. Bellanger

Jan 6, 2017

Donald R. "Auggie" Bellanger aka Sawan, age 52, of Keshena, started his journey on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Fargo, North Dakota. Donald was born in Chicago on June 2, 1964, to the late Harvey E. and Janice M. (Corn) Bellanger.  He enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, and "twirling".  More than anything, Donald loved spending time with family....

Larry A. Gipp

Larry A. Gipp

Jan 6, 2017

Larry A. Gipp passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Evergreen Care Center of Shawano from a lengthy illness. Larry was born in the town of Hartland, Shawano County, to the late Arthur and Myrtle (Deering) Gipp on March 24, 1937. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1954. After high school, he drove an egg route truck for...

Francis "Ike" H. Zeitler

Francis "Ike" H. Zeitler

Jan 3, 2017

Francis "Ike" H. Zeitler, age 82, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Shawano. Francis was born in Milwaukee on June 27, 1934 to the late Edward and Margaret (Hubbard) Zeitler. After high school Ike enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning from the service he worked...

Douglas M. Martin, Sr.

Douglas M. Martin, Sr.

Jan 2, 2017

Douglas Michael Martin, Sr., age 64, of Keshena, passed away on Monday January 2, 2017 at his home. Douglas was born in Keshena on January 26, 1952 to the late Alex and Mary (Waukechon) Martin.  He served our country by enlisting in the United States Navy.  On April 7, 1984, Douglas was united in marriage to Nola Klosterman in Keshena. ...

Alex "Keketow Awaehsaeh" Cox

Alex "Keketow Awaehsaeh" Cox

Dec 29, 2016

Alex Cox, age 24, of Keshena, unexpectedly entered the spirit world on December 17, 2016. He is the Son of Jana Cox and the late Edward Martin.  He attended Menominee Schools and graduated from Menominee Indian High School in 2008. He was previously employed as a Table Games Operator and very much enjoyed doing his work. He also enjoyed playing...

Gustav A. Drage

Gustav A. Drage

Dec 28, 2016

Gustav Allan Drage, age 93, of Town of Hartland, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Green Bay. Born in the Town of Hartland on September 27, 1923, he was the son of the late Gustav and Emma (Pitt) Drage.  On June 2, 1951, he was united in marriage to Celia Quandt at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow.  Celia...

Eunice Lorraine Safford

Eunice Lorraine Safford

Dec 27, 2016

Eunice Lorraine Safford, age 93, of Nebraska, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Nebraska. Born on September 2, 1923 in Langlade County, she is the daughter of the late Benjamin and Alma (Fultz) Mauk.  On August 7, 1940 Lorraine was united in marriage to Erie Safford in Iowa, who preceded her in death on October...

Kathleen-Jo Hanke

Kathleen-Jo Hanke

Dec 26, 2016

Kathleen-Jo Hanke, age 59, of the Town of Wescott, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the born on August 14, 1957, in Milwaukee.  She is the daughter of the late William and Joyce (Breckenridge) Nauertz.  She graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School in 1975.  Kathy Jo was united in marriage...

Cecelia E. Page

Cecelia E. Page

Dec 26, 2016

Cecelia Elizabeth Page, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 in Appleton. Born on August 23, 1937 in Neenah, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth (Young) Meulemans.  She was united in marriage to Roland Page, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2005. Cecelia enjoyed reading...

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