Obituaries

Apr 10, 2016

Ila Mae H. Moede, age 95, fourth generation, lifelong Shawano resident and community historian, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Shortly after her birth on September 3, 1920 in Neopit, Ila and her parents, the late George and Hilda (Netzel) Hill, moved back to Shawano. After high school, she was employed at Cantwell-Peterson Clinic. Ila always...

Apr 9, 2016

Gordon Gilbert Ainsworth, 91, of Bonduel, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2016, due to complications after surgery for a broken hip.

Gordon was born on Friday, February 13, 1925, to the late Henry & Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth. Gordon grew up on the Ainsworth family farm in the Town of...

Apr 9, 2016

Russell Conjurski, age 69, of Keshena, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Russell Peter Conjurski was born in Manitowoc on May 30, 1946, son of the late Clarence and Marceil (Parworph) Conjurski, Sr. After graduating from high school, Russell served his country honorably as a United States Marine in the Vietnam Conflict. He went on to work for Boeing...

Apr 5, 2016

Patrick Casey Fazendin, born March 7, 1966, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2016, at the age of 50. Patrick loved photography, sailing, computer programming, and the culinary arts. His talents included the unique ability to engage people, and find pleasure in the natural beauty of the world around him. All these skills made him an extremely congenial individual whom...

Apr 2, 2016

Robert "Bob" F. Thayer, Jr, age 80, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, after his long battle with cancer with his family by his side. Bob was born August 26, 1935, to the late Robert and Jean (Gielczewski) Thayer in Chicago IL . He was united in marriage to Ellie Doljanin on February 14, 1935 at...

Apr 2, 2016

Ronald A. "Papa Ron" Hensel, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 26, 1932, the son of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Yanka) Hensel.  Ronald was united in marriage to Betty DeLacerda, on June 18, 1954, in Fort...

Mar 31, 2016

Shirley Kay Grosskreutz, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home. Shirley was born on September 23, 1939, the daughter of the late Clifford Hokenstad and Jane Frances (Montour) Hokenstad Vanderwalker. She lived in Shawano all of her life and owned and operated Shirley's Beauty Salon. Shirley was united in marriage to Roger E....

Mar 30, 2016

Rev. Michael John Ascher, age 69, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Michael was born on November 20, 1946 in Shawano, the son of the late Felix J. and Rose M. (Sperberg) Ascher. Michael was united in marriage to Candace "Candy" Seignemartin on April 23, 1988 in Gillett. He taught social studies for 14 years at Sacred...

Mar 29, 2016

Danny Lee "Howard" "Bubba" Schmidt, age 61, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Appleton. The son of the late Clyde and Marjorie (Ringel) Schmidt, Danny was born on July 20, 1954 in Shawano. He worked at Lakeland Industries for many years and was a past participant in the Special Olympics. Danny enjoyed feeding the deer, fishing,...

Mar 29, 2016

Jonathan J. "Jon" Corn, Sr., at the age of 61 began his Spiritual journey to be with his daughter, Jackie on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his home in Neopit. Jonathan was born on November 10, 1954 in Keshena to the late Harold and Margaret (Caldwell) Young. On June 9, 1973 he married his wife of 43 years, Nanette (Pamonicutt)...

Mar 28, 2016

Bessie Kuckuk died on March 28, 2016.  She was born on September 20, 1921 to the late Arthur and Inez (Dengel) Harbath.  After graduating from Scandinavia (Wisconsin) High School she went on to Milwaukee School of Nursing where she got her R.N. degree.   After her position at St. John's Military academy in Delafield, Wisconsin she joined the Army Nurse Corp. ...

Mar 27, 2016

Russell L. Hottenstine, Sr., age 77, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Russell was born on June 29, 1938 in Shawano, the son of the late Sylvan and Doris (Belongia) Hottenstine. He served our country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Russell was united in marriage to Nancy Pearl Miller on October 31, 1959...

Mar 27, 2016

Tina Yvette Smith, age 47, of Keshena formerly of Chicago, passed away on March 27, 2016. Tina was born on August 23, 1967, in Chicago, IL to the late Nelson and Roseanne (Mayotte) Roberts. Tina was united in marriage to Christian Smith on April 30, 2005 in Las Vegas. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing. Tina had...

Mar 21, 2016

Joan Marie Vele, age 49, of Neopit, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 in Shawano. Joan was born on December 28, 1966 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Marvin Francis Wayka, Sr. and Loretta LaMotte. She lived in this area all of her life. Joan liked going to the casino and was an avid Packer fan. More than...

Mar 20, 2016

Orriene (Berg) Magee Buckley, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Orriene was born to John and Mabel (Lutsey) Berg in Green Bay, WI on March 2, 1927. She grew up in the town of Green Valley near the town of Advance. Orriene graduated from Pulaski High School in 1945. She then attended the Green Bay...

Mar 18, 2016

Lyle M. Long, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Lyle was born on June 16, 1922 in Wittenberg, the son of the late Millard and Doris (Krause) Long, Sr. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served as a gunner's mate on the U.S.S Geer. Lyle saw action in...

Mar 17, 2016

Keith Nelson, age 67, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Keith was born in Milwaukee on May 28, 1948, the son of the late Edwin and Betty (Yakel) Nelson. After high school, Keith served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved traveling, and met his future wife, Valeria Mendoza,...

Mar 16, 2016

Debra J. Anderson, age 62, of Shawano, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Appleton. Debra was born in Menomonie, MI on January 16, 1954 to the late Thomas R. and Jean (Ihler) Anderson. She was a kind, gentle, loving woman, who was always willing to help others and adored her beloved pets.

Mar 14, 2016

Geraldine "Gerie" Stears, age 87, of Shawano, formerly of La Crosse, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, in Appleton. Gerie was born in Cicero, Illinois, on May 15, 1928, to the late Walter and Harriet Vaver. In 1949, she moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she married and resided with her husband, John D....

Mar 13, 2016

DENNIS BACHMANN, formerly of Shawano, WI died March 13, 2016 in Kingsford, MI where he was a resident of ManorCare Nursing Home since September, 2015. He had a valiant fight with cancer which started in July, 2015.  Dennis was a devoted and conscientious employee of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 33 years as a signalman, braving all kinds of weather...