Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Gerald Fritz "Jerry" Kroening, age 67, of Shawano passed away on Sunday March 16, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Jerry was born on January 28, 1958, in Clintonville to the late Fritz and Dorella (Tank) Kroening. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. Jerry lived in the Shawano and surrounding area for...

Mar 14, 2025

Barbara A. Reif, age 88, passed away on Friday March 14, 2025, in Gillett. Barbara was born in Neenah on July 9, 1936, and was the only child of Lawrence and Dolores (Reddin) Fensky. After exiting high school, she worked as a waitress and a bank teller.  On August 31, 1957, she was united in marriage to...

Mar 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christine Ann "Christy" Hall, age 65, of Shawano, who peacefully left us on Thursday March 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Christy was born in Shawano, on November 4, 1959, to the late Robert and Geraldine (Eich) Hall. She graduated from Gresham High School and...

Mar 13, 2025

Arlene Anita Grimm, age 84, of Marion, passed away on Thursday March 13, 2025, in Marion. Arlene was born on August 12, 1940, in Shawano to the late Orrin and Elsie (Schwartzkopf) Westphal. She graduated from Marion High School in 1958. On August 1, 1968, Arlene was united in marriage to Frank "Spider" Grimm, Sr. The couple...

Mar 12, 2025

Marcella D. Redmann, age 102, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025, in Shawano. Marcella was born on May 19, 1922, in Iron River, Michigan to the late George and Amanda (Hamann) Rapaich. She graduated from Shawano High School and lived in Shawano most of her life. On March 21, 1942, Marcella was united in marriage to...

Mar 11, 2025

Lyle Nickodem, age 65, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his home in Shawano, WI. Lyle was born on September 12, 1959, in Green Bay to the late Antone "Tony" and Virginia (Van Iten) Nickodem. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1979. Music was a constant source of comfort and joy...

Mar 9, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" J. Hooyman-Gruetzmacher, age 70, of Shawano entered into the warm embrace of her savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2025. Becky was born on November 6, 1954, to the late Ronald J. and Audrey A. (Becker) Hooyman in New London. In 1973, she graduated from Hortonville High School. She then went on to work as...

Mar 9, 2025

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hess, age 83, of Belle Plaine passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, in Shawano. Ginny was born on August 5, 1941, in Shawano to the late Oscar and Vera (Hoppe) Hacker. She graduated from Shawano High School. On December 17, 1960, Ginny was united in marriage to Leonard R. "Sleepy" Hess, Jr., in...

Mar 8, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Schultz, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025. Judy was born May 9, 1946, to Arthur and Lillian (Meisner) Mehlhorn in Shawano, Wisconsin and grew up in Shawano and Pulaski. She graduated from Shawano High School and attended the Green Bay School of Vocational and Adult Education. After graduation Judy...

Mar 7, 2025

Ward R. Peterson, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 7, 2025. Ward was born on December 28, 1945, on the Naval Base in Norfolk, VA. To Ward F. and Grace (Turyell) Peterson. Ward attended Shawano High Schools and graduated from Shawano High School in 1964. Following high school,...

Mar 6, 2025

Randall Lee "Randy" Schreiber, age 67, of Bowler passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025, at his home. Randy was born on June 28, 1957, to the late Roger Merlin and Goldie Della (Bruette) Schreiber in Shawano. He lived in Shawano, Gresham and Bowler area since childhood. Randy enjoyed making models, watching tv, listening to Elvis and...

Mar 4, 2025

Roy Carl Harry Fischer was born on July 16, 1943, to the late Paul and Emma (Regal) Fischer at Oconto Falls Hospital. He was baptized on August 8, 1943, at Immanuel Lutheran Church - White Clay Lake. Roy confirmed his faith on April 15, 1957, with a verse that would serve as a guiding light throughout his...

Mar 4, 2025

Joanne Kay Krueger, of Cecil, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 4, 2025, at her home. Joanne was born on November 9, 1944, to the late Hubert and Lorraine (Baumgarten) Ehlert in Shawano. She lived her childhood in Embarrass and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1963. On June 6, 1964, Joanne was united in...

Mar 3, 2025

Timothy James Brauer, age 40, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday March 3, 2025, at his home due to cancer. Timothy was born on August 25, 1984, to the late Duane and Marilyn (Chopin) Brauer in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He attended school in Green Bay along with working at Aspiro for many years. In Timothy's free time, he enjoyed...

Mar 1, 2025

Thomas Lee "Tommy" "Tom" Theis, 89, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, from natural causes on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was born on May 15, 1935, in Shawano to the late William and Irene (Krueger) Theis. Tom was a devoted husband to Nancy and a loving father to...

Feb 24, 2025

Betty Jean Marvin (1937 - 2025), better known to the legions of students who passed through Shawano's Franklin Middle School as 'Miss Marvin', has placed her final book on the bookshelf.

Born in Brooks, WI, she graduated as class valedictorian from Adams-Friendship High School. Betty then attended Wisconsin State College - Stevens Point,...

Feb 24, 2025

Sherry R. McCowan, age 77, of Bowler passed away on Monday February 24, 2025, in Shawano. Sherry was born on June 2, 1947, in Royalton, Wisconsin to the late Hilda (Miller) Little. She enjoyed shopping trips, playing bingo and going to the casino. Sherry was known for her beautiful turquoise jewelry.

Sherry is...

Feb 19, 2025

Marshall L. "Mishinimak" Tucker, age 36, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 19, 2025, in Shawano. Marshall was born on April 19, 1988, in Shawano to Guy Tucker and the late Debra Pamaska. On May 2, 2011, he was united in marriage to Alison Wolf in Lawrence, Kansas. In Marshall's free time, he enjoyed camping,...

Feb 17, 2025

Margery Ann Bleick passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, just a week shy of her 93rd birthday, surrounded by her loving family. Margery was born on February 24, 1932, in Green Bay, WI. She resided in Zachow and Pulcifer, WI for most of her adult life. Most recently she was in assisted living care at Meadow...

Feb 13, 2025

Our loving dad, Robert "Bob" John Van Grinsven passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2025, with us by his side. We believe he was ready to join our mom, his valentine and the love of his life for the past 57 years.

Dad was born on January 16, 1940, at home on the...