Obituaries

Jan 16, 2016

Robert Louis Hoffman, 62, was stricken at his Plentywood home early Saturday morning, January 16, and was dead on arrival at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Bob was born February 17, 1953 in Shawano, Wisconsin, the eldest of four sons of Okel and Marjorie (Gentz) Hoffman. From his earliest years, he was a hard worker, often accompanying...

Jan 16, 2016

Clara Augusta Post, age 94, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Clara was born in Cheboygan, MI on November 14, 1921, the daughter of the late Rev. Chris C. and Louise (Schultz) Domke.  She graduated from Bowler High School in 1941.  On September 12, 1941, she was united in marriage to Walter...

Jan 16, 2016

Carmen L. Schultz, age 87, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Shawano. Carmen was born on July 19, 1928 in the Town of Weston to the late Herman and Josephine (Guzman) Reger.  On December 21, 1974 Carmen was united in marriage to Howard J. Schultz in Schofield, Wisconsin.  Howard and Carmen lived...

Jan 15, 2016

David M. Tousey, age 63, of Waupun, passed away on January 15, 2016 in Fond du Lac. David was born on June 1, 1952 on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation to the late Milton Francis and Ozelda "Dootie" (Ninham) Tousey.  David attended the Bowler schools and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in History from the...

Jan 15, 2016

Reverend Lawrence K. Hamann, age 96, of Belle Plaine, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 in Shawano. Lawrence was born on January 3, 1920 in the Town of Richmond to the late Emil and Alvina (Hoffmier) Hamann.  On December 22, 1943, he was united in marriage to Vivian Carter in Shawano.  Vivian preceded him...

Jan 14, 2016

Marie E. Frank, age 93, of Gillett passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Marie was born on July 11, 1922 in the Town of Underhill to the late Paul and Helena (Wilke) Dicke.  After graduating from Gillett High School she was employed by the telephone company in Milwaukee.  On December 26, 1945, Marie was...

Jan 13, 2016

Daniel A. "Dan" Richards, age 69, of Gresham passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Appleton. Born on April 5, 1946 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Alfred and Alma (Lindow) Richards.  Dan was a 1964 graduate of Gresham High School.  While in school, he was very active in sports and...

Jan 9, 2016

Joanne Gail Busch, age 71, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Shawano. Joanne was born in Oconto Falls on September 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Henry and Nora (Gallagher) Belke.  She was united in marriage to August G. Busch, Jr. on May 15, 1965 in Oconto Falls.  He preceded...

Jan 9, 2016

Richard Harold Moede, age 77 of Bonduel, died on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Green Bay. Born on October 10, 1938 in the Town of How, Oconto County, he is the son of the late Hugo Carl and Elsa Elvina Marie (Free) Moede. Richard served in the United States Army from 1958-1961 with the 82...

Jan 9, 2016

William (Bill) John Maersch, Town of Washington, age 79, passed on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the ThedaCare Medical Center of Shawano.

He was born to William (Bill) and Esther (Kaat) Maersch on September 24, 1936 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Bill was baptized, made his first communion, and was confirmed...

Jan 3, 2016

Christopher T. Shames, age 26, of Bonduel, earned his Angels wings on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home.  He was born on November 12, 1989 to Elizabeth (Hale) Shames and Eric T. Shames.  Christopher was born with a heart defect and suffered a catastrophic brain injury in surgery as a toddler in...

Jan 2, 2016

LaVerne C. "Vern" Birkholz, age 81, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Vern was born in Black Creek on April 19, 1934 to the late Roman and Gladys (Plantert) Birkholz.  Following High School he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country until he was honorably discharged.  Following his time...

Dec 28, 2015

Ruth Marie Lucille Malitz, age 95, of Clintonville, formerly of Bowler, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Neenah. Born on August 26, 1920, she is the daughter of the late John and Clara (Kriewaldt) Stuebs. On September 28, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Malitz. He preceded her in death on...

Dec 27, 2015

Rosalie A. Jackson, age 92 of Shawano, died on Sunday, December 27, 2015. Born on November 9, 1923 in McHenry, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late Ed and Bertha (Baldwin) Whiting. Rosalie was united in marriage to Kenneth John Jackson on October 7, 1944 at St. Gilbert's Church in Grayslake, Illinois. She worked...

Dec 26, 2015

William Louis "Bill" Erdman, age 75 of the Town of Pella, Clintonville, WI, died on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born on October 6, 1940, he is the son of the late Louis and Rose (Schultz) Erdman. Bill was a graduate of Shawano High School. He worked for Dey's Construction and later Appleton Coated Paper. While working as an electrician for...

Dec 25, 2015

Donald Winter, age 79 of Shawano, died on Friday, December 25, 2015.  Born on November 18, 1936 in the Town of Chase, he was the son of the late Virgil and Angeline (Prisny) Winter. Donald is survived by one sister, Mary (Frank) Van Dreel and his brother, James (Sandie) Winter. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one...

Dec 23, 2015

John Manton Lee Fink, 85, Village of Bonduel, was suddenly called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2015. John was born October 12, 1930, in the Town of Hartland.  He enjoyed working on his farm on Hwy 47 south of Bonduel all his life, right up to the time of his passing.  He...

Dec 21, 2015

Roy William Kriesel, 91, of the Town of Seneca in Shawano County, was called home by the Lord on December 21, 2015 at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano. Roy was born May 14, 1924 on the Kriesel family farm and lived there all his life.  He was the son of the late John and Lillie (Mueller) Kriesel.  Roy...

Dec 20, 2015

Brandon James Martin, age 30, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Appleton. Brandon was born in Shawano on May 5, 1985, the son of Douglas and Nola (Klosterman) Martin. On September 23, 2014, Brandon was united in marriage to Shanell Boston in Beloit. He had a great sense of humor and loved playing jokes on people. He...

Dec 20, 2015

Terrence "Terry" "Toliver" J. Gauthier, age 68, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Appleton. Terry was born in Keshena on January 27, 1947, to the late Herman and Doris (Mahkimetas) Gauthier. He lived in the Chicago area for 20 years, returning to Shawano in 1993. Terry was a baptized member of St. Anthony Catholic Church...