Obituaries

Apr 21, 2016

**Note the date of death on the heading is incorrect, but is correct in the body of the obituary.  We did this so Sabrina's obit would appear at the top of our list** Sabrina Marie (Szulczewski) Radford, age 25, of Tigerton, passed away unexpectedly on April 11th, 2016. Sabrina was born July 7th, 1990 to Tim and Lisa Szulczewski II,...

Apr 21, 2016

Mavis Lucille (Hafferman) Wells, age 82, passed away April 21, 2016 in Kenosha. She was born in Shawano to the late John and Elba (Wockenfus) Hafferman on February 26, 1934. Mavis resided in Shawano and Bowler, and graduated from Bowler High in 1952. After high school, she attended various technical schools for shorthand and computer training in Milwaukee. Mavis was...

Apr 21, 2016

Jody W. Smith "the Pipemaker", age 63, of Antigo, passed away on April 21, 2016 in Birnamwood. Jody was born on July 10, 1952 in Wausau, the son of Betty Lou (Wesco) Hafemann and the late Wilson Smith. After high school, he served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Jody was united in marriage to...

Apr 21, 2016

Marjorie Ann (Ready) Ainsworth , age 76, passed away from ovarian cancer April 21, 2016 at her home while surrounded by her family.

Marjorie born Sept. 17th, 1939 to the late Edwin and Margaret (Schmidt) Ready. She lived on the family farm in the town...

Apr 19, 2016

Gertrude M. Hohensee, age 83, a resident at Atrium Post-Acute Care at Evergreen, formerly of Gresham, went to her Heavenly Home on April 19, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Gertrude was born on September 25, 1932, in the Town of Pella to the late Paul and Mary (Piotraschke) Schwartz. On November 5,...

Apr 19, 2016

Gerald Cottrell, formerly Oconto Falls, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Kindred Hearts in Shawano, following a long illness. He was born January 15, 1934 to Howard and Mattie (Woodruff) Cottrell in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1951, and spent the next 3½ years with the U.S. Navy in Asia and the Pacific. He married Gloria...

Apr 18, 2016

Dennison Lee Dickenson, age 73 of Neopit, entered the spirit world on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Appleton. Born on June 30, 1942 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Samuel and Josephine (Peters) Dickenson. Dennison was united in marriage to Irene Wilber on May 7, 1966 in Gresham. He was employed in Wausau as a welder/hydraulics specialist...

Apr 18, 2016

Shirley M. Jordan, age 80, of Leopolis, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Shawano. Shirley was born on May 8, 1935, in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late Carl Paul Fredrick and Willabelle Margaret (Fischer) Jordan. Shirley is survived by: three sisters, Irene (Eugene) Schultz of Shawano, Carol Skagerberg of Tomahawk, and Margaret Meyer. She is preceded in...

Apr 15, 2016

Mary F. Weber, age 87, of De Pere, formerly of Shawano, died peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2016. Mary Fran was born on June 25, 1928, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of the late Sigwald and Edith (Robertson) Johnsen. She attended Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL. While in high school, she performed in operettas as the featured...

Apr 13, 2016

Raymond "Raybandz" Teller, age 23, died unexpectedly in a car accident on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Raymond was born on July 30, 1992, in Shawano to Sammia Braddack and the late David Teller, Sr. After he graduated from Menominee High School, he attended college for one year, working to become an electrician. Raymond was a big-hearted man who was always...

Apr 11, 2016

Raymond J. Kaquatosh passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016. Raymond Joseph Kaquatosh Sr. was born on the Menominee Reservation and lived there for many years. Raymond served his country in the Korean War and returned from overseas to marry the love of his life Evelyn Teller Crowe and immediately began his life as her husband and father to Evelyn's...

Apr 11, 2016

Bernice M. Kostopoulos, age 88, of Shawano, died on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Shawano. Bernice was born on April 21, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Dufner) Schreiber. On November 27, 1947 in Chicago, Bernice was united in marriage to George Kostopoulos, who preceded her in death on November 13, 1988. She was...

Apr 11, 2016

Fern B. Chrap, age 98, of Clintonville formerly of Camp Douglas, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her daughter's home. Fern was born on March 26, 1918, in Havre, Montana, the daughter of the late Eric and Esther (Larsen) Eastlund.  After graduating from high school, Fern went on to...

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....