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Dennis M. Heath
Nov 22, 2015
Dennis Michael Heath, age 58, of Keshena, died on Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Green Bay. Dennis was born in Keshena on February 1, 1957 to the late Allen and Agnes (Warrington) Heath. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, enjoyed the outdoors, walking and visiting with family and friends. Dennis was a devoted father and proud grandfather. ...
Shawahossoway Wahsquonaikezhik
Nov 21, 2015
Shawahossoway "Skinny" "Shawash" Wahsquonaikezhik, age 29, of Neopit passed away on November 21, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shawahossoway was born on July 22, 1986, in Shawano to Ernest and Annette (Dodge) Wahsquonaikezhik. After graduating from High School, Shawahossoway joined the United States Army and served for four years, including time in Afghanistan, before earning his honorable...
Annabelle Hyrkas
Nov 21, 2015
Annabelle F. Hyrkas, age 83, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 in Shawano. Born on March 7, 1932 in Dancy, WI, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances (Glover) Daul. After High School she enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict, as a Naval Photographer. She was awarded the...
Judith A Bahr
Nov 20, 2015
God looked down and saw there was nothing more to be done and said "Judy, come home to me in heaven." Judy Ann Bahr, age 73, died peacefully at home with her family at her side after a courageous four year battle with cancer. Judy was born in Iola, WI on July 29, 1942 to Norma (Peterson) Gregerson and the...
Tammy L. Kinney
Nov 20, 2015
Tammy L. Kinney, age 49 of Neopit, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was born on November 9, 1966 in Shawano, to the late Wayne A. "Tony" Peters Sr. and Davey Jean (Pocan) Peters. Tammy graduated from high school in Riverside, CA. She worked as a security officer at North Star Casino. In her free time Tammy loved...
Donald Bywater
Nov 19, 2015
Donald J. Bywater, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on November 19, 2015 at his home. Donald was born in Milwaukee on April 24, 1923, the son of the late James J. and Lena O. (Schmidt) Bywater. Donald enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. After discharge, he worked as an auto mechanic and at Allis-Chalmers...
Lorene A Pocan
Nov 19, 2015
Lorene Ann Pocan, Nāēnawēhtakuhkiw (Warrior Woman), age 83, began her spiritual journey on November 19, 2015 surrounded by her family. Lorene endured a valiant struggle with Parkinson's disease for eight years. She grew up at Crowsettlement and attended St. Joe's School in Keshena, later graduating from Shawano High School. On September 29, 1951, she married Edmund E. Pocan. Their family...
Paul J. Kurtz
Nov 15, 2015
Paul John Kurtz born September 24, 1939 in Neenah, WI died November 15, 2015 in Shawano, WI. He is the son of the late Ruth (Jacobs) and William Kurtz. Paul is survived by his wife, Tina Kurtz, son William Kurtz (fiancée, Julie Behm), two granddaughters, Lindsey and Kristina Kurtz all of Shawano. Also survived by other relative and friends. He...
Ralph L. Schmeisser
Nov 14, 2015
Ralph "Squirt" Schmeisser, age 88, of Shawano, died on November 14, 2015. Ralph was born in Shawano on February 4, 1927, the son of the late Walter and Hattie (Schultz) Schmeisser. Ralph worked at the Shawano Evening Leader for over 51 years. He started his career as a paperboy, moving on to the back shop, and finally as a pressman...
Willy D. Baum
Nov 13, 2015
**Please note, the date of death at the heading of the page is incorrect, but is correct in the obituary. We do this so his obituary will appear at the top of the page** Willy D. "Bill" Baum, age 76, of Florida, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Willy was born in Shawano, on June 19,...
Luella Mildred Krueger
Nov 10, 2015
Luella Mildred Krueger, age 96, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Birch Hill. Luella was born in the Town of Richmond on July 24, 1919, the daughter of the late Theodore and Laura (Beversdorf) Meyer. On October 21, 1944, Luella was united in marriage to Gilbert L. Krueger. Gilbert preceded her in death on February 8,...
Wayne Michael Van Der Linden
Nov 9, 2015
Wayne M. Van der Linden, age 77, passed away with his family by his side on November 9, 2015, after a two year illness. Wayne was born on June 29, 1938 in Milwaukee, son of the late Sydney and Lorraine (Sonnemann) Van der Linden. He graduated from Nathan Hale High School in West Allis. He was united in marriage to...
"Chuck" Charles R. Helsinger, Sr.
Nov 9, 2015
"Chuck" Charles Rolland Helsinger, Sr., age 73, of Keshena, passed away on November 9, 2015 at his home. Charles was born in Milwaukee, on November 14, 1941, the son of the late Florence (Heron) Helsinger. In July of 1965, he was united in marriage to Mary Caldwell in IL. Chuck worked as an auto mechanic, but most recently was self-employed...
Lorraine Ann Heger
Nov 9, 2015
Lorraine Ann Heger, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 in Neenah. Lorraine was born on November 13, 1935 in the Town of Grant to the late Herman and Hildegard (Voight) Bucher. On June 20, 1953, Lorraine was united in marriage to Paul A. Heger, Jr. in Split Rock. She lived in Split Rock most of...
Dana J. Grignon
Nov 6, 2015
Dana Joseph Grignon, Sr., age 68, of Neopit, WI passed away on Friday November 6, 2015 at St Mary's Hospital, Green Bay, WI after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Dana was born on December 29, 1946 to the late Jerome and Sunday (Tourtillott) Grignon in Shawano, WI. He grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation and attended Shawano High...
Derrick A Perez, Sr.
Nov 2, 2015
Derrick Anthony "Jammer" Perez, Sr., age 55, of Keshena, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015. Derrick was born on April 15, 1960 to Robert and Anita (Weso) Perez in Keshena. On April 17, 1982, he was united in marriage to Lynnell King in Shawano. Derrick enjoyed being in the woods, cutting firewood, trapping, bear hunting, deer hunting, and spending...
David C. Zeeman
Oct 31, 2015
David Carl Zeeman, Sr., age 70, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015. David was born on November 15, 1944 to the late Carl and Lorraine (Malliet) Zeeman in New London. David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. On June 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Merry Conklin at Zion...
Eva A Schultz
Oct 29, 2015
Eva A. Schultz, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Shawano. Eva was born on September 12, 1927 in Shawano to the late Walter and Ida (Dey) Kucksdorf. On September 13, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clarence Schultz at Elias Lutheran Church in the Town of Herman. Clarence preceded her in death on...
Frederick G. Hinshelwood
Oct 29, 2015
Frederick Geoffrey "Fred" Hinshelwood, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015 in Keshena. Fred was born on May 26, 1932 in Charleston, WV. to the late Valentine and Edrie (Leonhart) Hinshelwood. He served our country by enlisting in the United States Army. After his discharge, he went to the Seminary. On March 12, 1977, Fred was united in...
Wendell Askenette
Oct 29, 2015
Wendell N. "Sim" Askenette, Nīw Nōwaeqnaen "four winds, four directions", age 66, of Keshena, passed away on October 29, 2015 at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, WI. Wendell was born, September 20, 1949, in Keshena, to the late Alexander and Sue (John) Askenette. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army in...
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