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Arthur "Pat" Ekleberry

Arthur "Pat" Ekleberry

May 27, 2016

Arthur "Pat" Ekleberry, age 98, of Zachow, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016. Arthur was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on April 22, 1918, to the late Dow and Minnie (Robinson) Ekleberry. In May of 1940, Pat was united in marriage to Lelia Walsh. Pat worked as a cheese and butter maker for Graf Creamery for many years. In...

Jennifer Ann (Wickman) Hacker

Jennifer Ann (Wickman) Hacker

May 26, 2016

Jennifer Ann (Wickman) Hacker, age 40, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Jennifer was born in Green Bay on January 1, 1976 to Randy and Barbara (Schultz) Wickman. She was known to have a "stubborn streak", which was never more evident than, watching her maintain...

Jeffrey Charles Brinkman

Jeffrey Charles Brinkman

May 23, 2016

Jeffrey C. Brinkman went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2016, in Shawano, WI. He was born in Fosston, MN on March 10, 1965, to Charles and Anna (Jorgenson) Brinkman. He grew up in Minnesota where he enjoyed hunting, trapping, blacksmithing and rock collecting. He had many fond memories and stories of adventures on the Brinkman home farm...

James A. Caldwell

James A. Caldwell

May 22, 2016

James A. "Jim" "Jimso" Caldwell, age 76, of Shawano, passed away on May 22, 2016. Jim was born in Keshena on October 24, 1939 to the late Leslie and Marjorie (Boyd) Caldwell. On November 15, 1958, Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Splitgerber. In his younger days, he was a well-known Golden Gloves AAU boxer. He was awarded the...

Bonnie Rae Hilliker

Bonnie Rae Hilliker

May 21, 2016

Bonnie Rae Hilliker, age 71 of Bonduel, died on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born on December 16, 1944 in Shawano, she is the daughter of Isabelle (Koehler) Westerfeld and the late John Westerfeld. Bonnie was united in marriage to Roland Hilliker on October 17, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow. The couple lived in...

Vera M. Dahm

Vera M. Dahm

May 18, 2016

Vera M. Dahm, age 101, of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Shawano. Vera was born in Altoona, WI on October 30, 1914, the daughter of the late Jesse G. and Helena (Scheller) Colburn. She is a graduate of Marshfield McKinley High School and continued her education by graduating from Sheboygan Business School. On May 24, 1947,...

Bruce D. Leifermann

Bruce D. Leifermann

May 16, 2016

***Date of death is incorrect in the heading of the page.  It is correct in the obituary.  We do this so that the obituary will display at the top of our page*** Bruce (TA) Douglas Leifermann, age 63, of the Town of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2016 at his home. He was born September 9, 1952 in...

Jean D. Tetting

Jean D. Tetting

May 15, 2016

Jean Delores Tetting, age 90, of Shawano, formerly of Gresham, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Jean was born in the Town of Richmond on July 29, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Grace (Buettner) Sperberg. She is a graduate of Gresham High School. On September 5, 1943, Jean was united in marriage to Adrian Tetting at...

William Jelier

William Jelier

May 15, 2016

William "Bill" Jelier, age 71, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. William Mark Jelier was born in Racine, WI, on February 12, 1945, to the late Clifford and Helen (Strand) Jelier.  Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army in Vietnam.  After being discharged from the army, he worked as an auto mechanic at Buss Chevy...

Jacob Andrew Thorne

Jacob Andrew Thorne

May 9, 2016

Jacob Andrew Thorne, age 22, of Bonduel, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2016, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jacob was born in Shawano on May 9, 1994, the son of Shawn Thorne and Shelly (Wozniak) Thorne.  Jacob graduated from Bonduel High School and was currently attending Fox Valley Technical College to become an auto mechanic. ...

Michelle Rae Pierce

Michelle Rae Pierce

May 8, 2016

Michelle R. (Bahr) Pierce, age 43, of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home. Michelle was born in Shawano on May 8, 1973, the daughter of Garwood Bahr and the late Judith (Gregerson) Bahr. She graduated from Shawano High School. Michelle worked as a Direct Sales Consultant for Pampered Chef, DoTerra...

Pamela Webster

Pamela Webster

May 8, 2016

Pamela Webster, age 64, of Neopit, passed away in the early morning on Sunday, May 08, 2016. Pamela was born on May 14, 1951, in Green Bay to Lillian (Moore) King and the late Edwin King, Sr. On March 19, 1978 Pamela was united in marriage to Orlin D. Webster in Oneida. Pamela enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, reading, and having...

James "Jim" C. Galbraith

James "Jim" C. Galbraith

May 8, 2016

**Note...date of death is incorrect on our heading, but is correct in the text of the obituary.  We did this to have the obituary appear at the top of our list*** James C. "Jim" Galbraith, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on April 10, 2016. James was born in Wisconsin Rapids on April 11, 1932, the son of the late...

Thomas David Lilly

Thomas David Lilly

May 3, 2016

Thomas D. Lilly, age 77, of Cecil, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Thomas was born on September 27, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Thomas A. and Clara (Pinkowski) Lilly. Thomas served with the United States Army during the Vietnam era. On May 10, 1997, Thomas was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Verhein in Milwaukee....

Sharon Ann Hauschultz

Sharon Ann Hauschultz

May 1, 2016

Sharon Ann Hauschultz, age 73, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at her home. Sharon was born in Appleton on January 31, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Marcella (Voight) Ready.  She resided in Two Rivers, Manitowoc, and in Shawano for the last five years.  Sharon worked at Mirro Corporation and was a member of...

Leonard L. Oakley, Sr

Leonard L. Oakley, Sr

May 1, 2016

Leonard L. Oakley, Sr., age 79, of Clintonville, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Leonard was born on June 20, 1936 in Midlothian, IL, the son of the late Earle K. and Lois (Jebens) Oakley. On September 14, 1956, in Chicago, Leonard was united in marriage to Ruthann Weringa. She preceded him in death on November 13, 2006. He...

John H. Fischer

John H. Fischer

Apr 29, 2016

John H. Fischer, age 66, of Cloverleaf Lakes, Clintonville, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Neenah. John was born in Clintonville on July 13, 1949 to the late Harlow and Winifred (Fearson) Fischer.  John is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the 101st Airborne Division and received many military medals for his service.  John was united...

Edie Amundsen-Weasler

Edie Amundsen-Weasler

Apr 26, 2016

Edie Amundsen-Weasler, age 69, of Shawano, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Edie earned a degree in law from the University of Madison and worked as and ADA in Wausau and Appleton and taught Criminal Justice at the University of Oshkosh. Edie is survived by: her husband, David, of...

William B. Miller

William B. Miller

Apr 23, 2016

William Breutzman Miller, age 58, of Gresham, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. William was born in Keshena on October 16, 1957, to the late Merton Miller and Jane (Little) Legakis. Willie worked in road construction for many years and was recently employed as a mechanic at Pine Hills Golf Course. He was a...

Ruth E Wood

Ruth E Wood

Apr 22, 2016

Ruth E. Wood, age 98, of Marshfield, formerly of Clintonville, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016 in Marshfield. She was born on November 13, 1917 in Marinette, WI, the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Charlotte (Dunn) Fitzpatrick. Ruth was united in marriage to Richard J. Wood on October 24, 1938 in Marinette. They had one son, Kenneth...

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