Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

Colin G. Lawe, Sr., age 73, passed away on March 2, 2016. Colin was born on September 22, 1942, to the late John D. and Julia (Aaron) Lawe, in Neopit. Colin was employed as a Menominee County Sherriff for 22 years, retiring as a Sergeant. During his time with the Sherriff's Department he was also...

Mar 2, 2016

Lorraine A. Busch, age 91, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 after a recent illness. Lorraine was born in the Town of Washington, Shawano County, on June 26, 1924 to the late Edward and Marie (Hinkfuss) Radloff. On November 7, 1942, in Abilene, TX, she was united in marriage to Leonard Busch. Leonard preceded her in death...

Mar 1, 2016

Michael William Marquette, age 56, of Shawano, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Waukesha. Born on May 3, 1959 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Bierman) Marquette.  Michael was united in marriage to Jana Gauthier on May 16, 2008. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, going to the casino, helping others and above all...

Mar 1, 2016

Elda Schutt, age 85, of Clover Leaf Lakes, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Shawano. Elda Mae Ida was born to John A. and Barbara (Degner) Kruse on May 13, 1930. On November 6, 1948, Elda was united in marriage to Reinhold R. Schutt at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine. Reinhold preceded Elda in death on March...

Mar 1, 2016

Gregory A. "Trunky" Shopofski, age 65, of Tigerton, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee on January 28, 1951, the son of the late John and Ann (Lipinski) Shopofski. Greg served our country during the Vietnam War. On August 24, 2001, he was united in marriage to Terri Bukoski in Lincoln County, WI. He worked...

Feb 29, 2016

Gerald Eugene "Corny" Cornelius, Sr., age 78, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 29, 2016. Gerald was born on October 5, 1937 in Shawano, the son of the late Palmer and Muriel (Wicklund) Cornelius. He was united in marriage to Shirley Hanson on January 30, 1960 in Navarino. Gerald worked in...

Feb 27, 2016

Michael Chapmen was born on October 9, 1959 to Arthur and Lucille (Beauprey) Chapman.  He passes onto the Spirit World on February 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  Michael was a vibrant personality who was passionate about helping the Menominee community and serving as an advocate for Indian Country. Michael grew up on the Menominee Indian Reservation, attending St....

Feb 26, 2016

Margery H. Muck, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Margery was born in the Town of Washington, Shawano County on April 21, 1927, to the late Henry and Hulda (Matthe) Meisner. On July 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to Robert Muck at Peace Evangelical and Reform Church in Shawano. Robert and Margery owned...

Feb 26, 2016

Veronica (Cook) Phalen, 71, of Sheboygan, died on Friday, February 26, 2016. Veronica was born on July 23, 1944 in Keshena to the late Albert and Marie (Ahkenokosay) Cook. She was united in marriage to John Phalen, who preceded her in death. Veronica enjoy playing bingo and going to the casino. She was a special auntie who was loved by...

Feb 21, 2016

Clyde H. Jacobs, Sr., age 74, of Faribault, MN, passed away February 21, 2016. Clyde was born on June 13, 1941, in Tomah, WI to Gretta (Tousey) Jacobs and the late Howard Jacobs. After graduating from Bowler High School, Clyde enlisted in the United States Navy. On June 1, 1963, he married Betsy A. Chandler...

Feb 20, 2016

Adeline Dorothy Beilfuss, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Shawano.  Adeline was born on April 22, 1926, in the Town of Maple Valley, to the late Charley and Hazel (Boettcher) Zahn.  She was united in marriage to Allen H. Beilfuss on October 25, 1948 in Bessemer, Michigan.  Allen preceded...

Feb 17, 2016

Dennis W. Kirsch, age 64, of Bonduel, died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. Dennis was born on March 1, 1951 in Bonduel to the late Walter P. and Cecelia (Krause) Kirsch. Dennis was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel. After graduating from high school Dennis continued farming on...

Feb 16, 2016

Roger W. "Buck" Hoffman, formerly of Gresham, passed away on February 16, 2016 at the age of 77 at a local nursing home. Roger was born in Shawano, WI on December 31, 1938 to the late Ralph and Esther (Zoromski) Hoffman. He graduated from Gresham High School in 1958. Roger married Margaret Ziemer at St....

Feb 15, 2016

Albert "Al" Popp, age 69 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 in Appleton. Al was born on September 29, 1946 in Shawano, the son of the late Walter A. and Sybil (Moesch) Popp. He was united in marriage to Jacquelyn "Jacky" Tinsman on April 23, 1966 in Shawano. Al had a good...

Feb 14, 2016

Martha "Mardi" V. Mecikalski, age 80, of Cecil, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 in Shawano. Martha was born in Freedom, MN on December 26, 1935, the daughter of the late Gustave and Mary (Borash) Lutzke.

Mardi is survived by her husband, LeRoy Sr.; their children, Lee Jr.,...

Feb 13, 2016

David E. Le May, age 78 of Shawano, died on Saturday, February 13, 2016. David was born on August 5, 1937 in Worcestor, Massachusetts. He is the son of the late Wilfred and Irene (Picard) Le May. David served in the United States Air Force from 1957-1961 and is a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Keshena.

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Feb 13, 2016

MJ McBride died February 13, 2016 in Shawano, after a brief battle with cancer. MJ began life November 25, 1947. He was the son of the late Charles and Ramona (Krueger) McBride. He was a brother to Gwen (Charlie) Koeller, Lon (Julie) McBride, Kelly (Mike) Meidam, Charla (Tim) Martin, and Terre (Ron) Retzlaff. M J...

Feb 10, 2016

Elmer E. Richter, age 81, of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Shawano. Elmer was born on October 10, 1934 in the Town of Lessor, the son of the late Elmer H. and Selma (Popp) Richter.  He was united in marriage to Ruth Westerfield on October 17, 1953 at St John Lutheran...

Feb 9, 2016

Dwight "Lee" O'Kimosh, "Na Guesta Weed" (Sitting Eagle) age 55, of Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Lee was born on October 27, 1960 in Keshena, the son of Leroy Stick and Audrey E. O'Kimosh. He was raised by the traditional and spiritual values of both the Menominee and Arikara Tribes and...

Feb 9, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Mueller, age 82, of Bonduel, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Milwaukee. Mary was born on September 25, 1933 in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Harry and Antoinette (Tilkens) Van Roy.  She graduated from St. Joseph Academy and St. Norbert College.  Mary was united in marriage to Howard R....