Obituaries

May 20, 2025

Kenneth D. Beyer, Sr., age 86, of Gresham, Wisconsin - known to most as Ken or simply Grandpa, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Ken was born on his family's farm in Shawano, Wisconsin on January 12, 1939, to parents Herman and Luella (neé Griesbach) Beyer....

May 17, 2025

Pedro Santiago Montez, age 89, of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday May 17, 2025. He was born on  July 25, 1935, in Brownsville, TX, to the late Pedro and Elvira (Chapan) Montez. Once he graduated high school he entered into the United States Navy. He was proud to have worked on the U.S.S. Lexington during his service....

May 15, 2025

Ruth Romain Armitage , age 93, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully and entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday May 15, 2025. She was born in Krakow, WI  on December 20, 1931, to the late Walter and Gertrude (Specht) Simon.  As a little girl she attended a small school in the country and went on to...

May 15, 2025

Ellen Marie Shepard, age 62, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 15, 2025, in Green Bay. She was born on April 25, 1963, in Green Bay to the late Vernon and Bernice (Lawrenz) Schneider. Ellen was raised on the family farm in Cecil and was introduced early on to the love of her life...

May 14, 2025

Vernon John Busch, age 86, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2025. Vernon was born on November 12, 1938, in Pulcifer, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Alma (Born) Busch. He graduated from Bonduel High School. On October 31, 1959, Vernon was united in marriage to Linda Courchaine at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

May 14, 2025

John Charles "Crusher" Bednar, 63, of Brookfield, IL and Keshena, WI, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. Born in Berwyn, IL, he was the beloved son of Jordis Bednar (Kozloski) and the late Jerome Bednar.

John is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of 39 years, Janet Bednar (Kloss)...

May 14, 2025

Betty Jane Wamboldt, age 79, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 14, 2025. She was born in Shawano on May 14, 1946, to the late Robert and Anna (Riske) Wedde.  She was raised from infancy and on by her stepmother Nancy Wedde and her father Robert. On September 14, 1968, she was united in marriage...

May 13, 2025

Patricia Jean "Pat" Brunker, (Nee Kranjec) passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2025, in Shawano, Wisconsin. She was born on July 2, 1942, to Carl and Marcella (Sparling)  Kranjec. Pat graduated from PiusXI High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pat was united in marriage to the love of her life Jim R. Brunker on August 12, 1961. Upon...

May 13, 2025

Nancy L. Thomson, age 71, of Mountain, passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2025, in Shawano after fighting valiantly against health issues over the past few years. Nancy was born in Appleton on December 21, 1953, daughter of the late Reinhart and Leova (Cavert) Kamine. On June 15, 1974, Nancy was united in marriage to Harold "Bud"...

May 10, 2025

Carolyn Fay Miller, age 71, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home in Shawano surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on June 2, 1953, in Keshena to the late Francis and Josephine (Corn) Fernandez. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1971. She was married to Glen Miller who preceded her in death in 1995. Her significant...

May 8, 2025

Sharon Ruth (Turner) Coats, 84, passed into the arms of her Lord on May 8, 2025. Sharon was born in Lucas County, IA on September 13, 1940, the daughter of Sylvan and Margaret Turner. She grew up in Iowa and graduated high school there in 1958. She attended North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, MN and graduated in...

May 8, 2025

James Leonard "Jim" Popp, age 86, passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025, in Embarrass, Wisconsin. Jim was born on March 17, 1939, in Green Bay to the late Leonard and Lucille (Eckert) Popp. He graduated from Bonduel High School, then attended University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College. After 2 years at UWSP, Jim received an appointment to...

May 6, 2025

Mark Roy Dittmann, age 74, passed away on Tuesday May 6, 2025, in Shawano. Mark was born on November 26, 1950, in Shawano, to the late Oscar and Dorothy (Bahrke) Dittmann. On March 6, 2004, he was united in marriage to Lana Ann Laabs at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Mark loved classic cars especially his...

May 4, 2025

Neil Evan Kleemann, age 78, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed into the arms of his loving Lord on May 4, 2025, after an extended struggle with dementia.

Born on August 14, 1946, in Shawano to Clara and Albert Kleemann, Neil grew up along the Wolf River, where his love for the outdoors took root....

May 3, 2025

Linda Cay Spreeman, age 64, passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Linda was born on June 21, 1960, in Clintonville, daughter of Shirley (Hanson) Cornelius and the late Gerald "Jerry" "Corny" Cornelius, Sr. Linda was baptized at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lunds and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano....

May 2, 2025

David C. "Dave" Corn, Jr., age 49, of Keshena, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025, surrounded by family in Green Bay. Dave was born on November 10, 1975, to Grace "Bea" (Frechette) Corn and the late David Corn, Sr. He graduated from Menominee Indian High School; attended NWTC then MATC receiving his master electrician license. Dave...

May 2, 2025

Jason Kurt Hagen, age 64, fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7) before being welcomed into eternal life on May 2, 2025.

Born on February 28, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Kenneth Keith Hagen and Joyce Carol Fahrendorff (Hagen), Jason grew up surrounded by family and...

Apr 30, 2025

Jason John Guenzel, age 54, passed away April 30, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jason was born on October 3, 1970, in Shawano, Wisconsin. Jason is the son of Donna Mae Baker and John Charles, Guenzel, both born and raised in Shawano. Jason's mother kept the family home for over 30 years at 520...

Apr 29, 2025

Jeri Lynn Corn, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at her home in Keshena. Jeri was born in Shawano on April 17, 1965.  She was the daughter of Lowell "Chopper" Waupoose and the late Janet (Corn) Waupoose. She graduated from Inter Mountain Indian Boarding School in Utah. In Jeri's free time, she enjoyed...

Apr 29, 2025

Gary L. Klean, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Neenah. Born on April 9, 1940, in Maywood, Illinois, to the late Oliver and Marian (Rahn) Klean. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves. On November 4, 1961, Gary was united in marriage to Judith Ranz in Maywood, Illinois. He worked...