Obituaries

Nov 15, 2025

Francis Arnold "Frankie" Jewell, age 88, passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, in Shawano. Frankie was born on December 16, 1936, in Oconto Falls to the late Floyd and Johanna (Ehlinger) Jewell. He served his country proudly in the United States Army in Germany after the Korean Conflict. He built windmills in Zapata, Texas, concrete work,...

Nov 14, 2025

Gary L. Petersen, age 73, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, in Green Bay. Gary was born on October 9, 1952, in Racine, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Hertha (Helmle) Petersen. He was with his life partner, Rodney Wojtysiak for over 30 years; together they were united in marriage on December 3, 2014, in Shawano....

Nov 14, 2025

Clarence W. Schampers, age 80, of Shawano passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, in Appleton. Clarence was born on December 14, 1944, in Appleton to the late Leo and Rita (Meulemans) Schampers. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. On October 17, 1974, Clarence was united in marriage to Joan "Joanie" Erdmann at...

Nov 13, 2025

David G. Wassenberg, age 82, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025, in Appleton. David was born on June 4, 1943, in Seymour to the late George and Olive (Beckman) Wassenberg. He graduated from Seymour High School. David married Adele Renaud and the couple spent 33 years together before she preceded him in death in March of...

Nov 13, 2025

Anna Lee Martin, age 85, passed away on Thursday 13, 2025, at St. Lukes South Shore in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Anna was born on February 19, 1940, in Keshena, WI to the late Richard Tucker and Mary Ann Matchopatow. After graduating from high school, she owned and operated her own commercial cleaning business for over 40 years before...

Nov 10, 2025

Rosetta Mae Stern age 97 passed away November 10, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1928 in the town of Hartland Shawano County to the late Ester (Boettcher) and Joseph Kurowski. She was a Shawano county clerk for over 20 years, retiring in 1990.

Rosetta was quite a woman! She was a member of the Gillett...

Nov 9, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Maryniak, age 62, of Gresham passed away on Sunday November 9, 2025, at his home. Dan was born on November 15, 1962, in North Lake, Illinois, to the late Edward and Joan (Trenhaile) Maryniak. The family moved to a farm in the Town of Herman in the mid 70's and he graduated from Shawano High...

Nov 7, 2025

Diane Krueger, 78, of Gillett WI, passed away on November 7, 2025. Born in Green Bay, she was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret (Chipius) and Walter Swiecichowski.

She is survived by her loving grandchildren; Sativa (Jake) Gordon, Daniel Williams, Jedrick (Savannah) Krueger; great- grandchild Sedona; siblings Jimmy Swiecichowski, Albert (Carol) Swiecichowski,...

Nov 6, 2025

Johanne Marie Cavanaugh, age 75, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025, in Shawano. Johanne was born on December 19, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late George and Annibelle (Noffke) Rassmusen. In 1971, she was united in marriage to Thomas Cavanaugh in Milwaukee. The couple spent a wonderful 35 years together before Thomas's passing in 2006....

Nov 4, 2025

Leonard Earl Welch Sr., affectionately known as "Mr. Bingo," age 87, started his journey to the spirit world peacefully at his home on November 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

Leonard was born on January 21, 1938, to Lois Welch and Leonard "Stub" Welch. In 1963, he married Nita Spiegel, with whom he had...

Nov 3, 2025

Karen Daly Host passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to Elizabeth "Betty" Selby (Bushnell) Host of Louisville, Kentucky and Paul Anthony Host of LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Karen is survived by her daughter, Katherine "Katie" (Willie) Saldana and Karen's grandchildren, Salem Podeszwa, Indigo Podeszwa...

Nov 2, 2025

Thomas Scott Bowan, age 65, passed away on November 2, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Thomas was born on August 14, 1960, in Shawano to the late Allan L. and Dorothy J. (Zimmerman) Bowan. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1978. Thomas worked for Shawano Park and Rec for many years and owned his own...

Nov 2, 2025

Robert D. Kakwitch, Sr., age 74, of Keshena passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025, in Appleton. Robert was born on July 7, 1951, in Keshena to the late Elmer and Edith (Oshkenaniew) Kakwitch. After attending and graduating from high school, he entered into the United States Marines. Once he exited, Robert worked as a cook for...

Nov 1, 2025

Peter James Bowman, age 78, of Gresham, Wisconsin started his journey to the spirit world on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at sunrise in Shawano, Wisconsin and surrounded by his loving family.

Pete was born November 19, 1946, in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Morris Rupert and Hazel Marie (Kessen) Bowman. He grew up...

Oct 31, 2025

Gary Lee Retzlaff, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, due to health complications on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Shawano. Gary was born December 30, 1953, to the late Roland (Butch) and Betty (Werbelow) Retzlaff. Born and raised in Belle Plaine, Gary was a lifetime member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine where...

Oct 29, 2025

Daniel Henry Krueger, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 29, 2025, in Shawano. Daniel was born on June 3, 1933, in the Town of Richmond to the late Paul and Erna (Zander) Krueger. Dan was a lifetime member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church where he was baptized on June 18, 1933, and...

Oct 29, 2025

Kenneth  Charles Moesch, age 83, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Shawano. Born on February 27, 1942, to the late Harvey and Bernice (Schultz) Moesch. He graduated from Shawano High School. He worked for the Shawano Sanitary district for many years until his retirement. Kenneth was an outdoorsman who loved growing and harvesting his corn as...

Oct 29, 2025

Nathaniel J. Robinson, age 34, of Shawano, went back to God on Wednesday October 29, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1991, in Moose Lake, MN, son of Brian Robinson and Christine (Pittman) Linquist.

Nate was the center of entertainment for many. He was absolutely loved by his friends and family and...

Oct 28, 2025

Lois Elaine Higgins, age 61, passed away unexpectedly in Appleton on October 28, 2025. She was born in Shawano on October 17, 1964, to the late Peter and Patricia (Debaker) Hoffman. After graduating from Gresham High School, she went on to earn her associate's degree in cosmetology. She worked as a cosmetologist for 30 years  at numerous...

Oct 27, 2025

Karlene "Charli" K. Carey Hoffman Grandstaff, age 65, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born on October 6, 1960, in Lake Forest, Illinois, Charli was the beloved daughter of the late Betty Jean Fennell and Kenneth Lee Carey. She attended Camelback High School in Arizona through her sophomore year before...