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Robert W Burkel
Oct 8, 2015
Robert Wesley Burkel, age 78, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. Robert was born in Howard on July 26, 1937 to the late Everett and Mable (Zastrow) Burkel. Robert is survived by: his wife Donna Yvonne Burkel; his children, Steve (Denise) Burkel, Robin (Andy) Paplham, Tavon (Jeff Lyons) Burkel, Terri (Chuck) Conn and Ty Brooks;...
Katherine Elizabeth Velte
Oct 6, 2015
Katherine E. "Kathy" Velte, age 62 of Shawano, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Born on September 17, 1953 in Appleton, she is the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Doris M. (Nagel) Velte. Kathy was born developmentally disabled and non-verbal; her life had many challenges and she proved to be a true survivor. She moved many places in...
Vernel "Vern" Lee High
Oct 4, 2015
Vernel Lee "Vern" High, age 70, of Keshena, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in Appleton. Vern was born in Keshena, on June 4, 1945 to the late Alice Peters. He was a contractor in home building, and loved his job. Vern enjoyed nothing better than a good day of hard work. Vern is survived by his good friend,...
Gerald D Dehn
Oct 3, 2015
Gerald D. Dehn, age 78, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015, after a 7 month battle with Leukemia. He was at home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born in the Town of Hartland on July 20, 1937 to the late Paul and Linda (Krueger) Dehn. He attended school at Graf Country School until the 6th grade,...
Hildegard Emma Severson
Oct 2, 2015
Hildegard (Karstedt) Severson, age 91, ended her journey in life on October 2. 2015 at Woodland Village Nursing Center in Gillett. She married the former Elrin Severson in 1943 and is survived by her 7 children: Jan Salter, Mary (Gayle) Huebner, Joan (Mark) Hanson, John (Gloria) Severson, Ann (Bill) LaChapelle, Kristine Severson, Katherine (Steve) Edwards, 10 grandchildren, 17 Great grandchildren....
Angeline S. Neumeier
Oct 1, 2015
Angeline Sophia Neumeier, age 92, of Gresham, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Appleton. Angeline was born in Maple Grove on October 6, 1922 to the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Baranczyk) Lech. On October 12, 1940, Angeline was united in marriage to Lawrence J. Neumeier in Gresham. Together, they raised a family of three boys and two girls....
Sandra L. Peters
Oct 1, 2015
Sandra L. Peters "Young She-Bear", age 69, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015 in Shawano. Sandra was born in Chicago on December 23, 1945 to the late Joseph Peters and Frances Tourtillott. She loved riding through the Menominee Reservation, going to the casino and all holidays. Sandra was like a mom to her sisters, nieces, nephews and...
Marcus E. Runge
Oct 1, 2015
***The date of death on the heading is incorrect. It is correct in the body of the obituary*** Marcus E. Runge, age 70, of Gillett, died on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Oconto Falls. Marcus was born on November 23, 1944 in the Town of Underhill to the late Alfred H. and Alma (Patzer) Runge. Marcus was a graduate of...
Lois A. Warrington
Oct 1, 2015
Lois A. Warrington, age 81, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, in Shawano. Lois was born in Keshena on March 11, 1934 to the late George and Sarah (Boyd) Warrington. She lived in Chicago for 30 years, returning to Keshena in 1999. Lois enjoyed drawing, but mostly loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lois...
Gregg A Elertson
Sep 30, 2015
Gregg Alan Elertson, age 50, of Lunds, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in Outagamie County. Gregg was born in Neenah on November 24, 1964 to Sarah (Bain) Elertson and the late Harold Elertson. Gregg went to school in Winneconne. On October 16, 1999, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Rudesill at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano....
Lyle George Gehm
Sep 27, 2015
Lyle George Gehm, age 71 of Bonduel, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, in Shawano. Lyle was born in Shawano on January 1, 1944 to the late George and Emma (Klosterman) Gehm. On February 6, 1965, Lyle was united in marriage to Carol Ann Niles at St. Martin Catholic Church in Cecil. He farmed until 1991, then worked at...
Morris O. Schultz
Sep 24, 2015
Morris Schultz, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 in Manitowoc. Morris was born in Breed, WI on July 22, 1922 to the late William and Christine Schultz. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On June 23, 1946, Morris was united in marriage to Ardis Staub in Shawano. Morris loved his...
Richard L. Awonohopay
Sep 24, 2015
Richard L. "Waubano" Awonohopay left for the spirit world on September 24, 2015. He was 69 years old. Waubano was born on August 9, 1946, to the late Johnson and Frances (Pyawasit) Awonohopay of Zoar, Wisconsin. He was a proud member of the Menominee Nation. Waubano was a Menominee tribal leader, a cultural and spiritual leader, a teacher, a writer,...
Elva K Magee
Sep 21, 2015
Elva Kathleen Magee, age 92, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015, in Shawano. Elva was born in a single room log cabin on July 12, 1923, in Lena, to the late Walter and Esther (Schutte) Muck. She attended school in Angelica and Pulaski. On February 26, 1944, Elva was united in marriage to Elwood Magee in Dubuque,...
Vivien Hoffmann
Sep 21, 2015
Vivien Lea Hoffmann, age 71, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015, due to complications from surgery. Vivien was born to the late Francis and Beatrice (Finch) Lehman on September 8, 1944 in Clintonville. On May 21, 1980 at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, Vivien was united in marriage to Dennis Wayne...
Vera Jane Drengler
Sep 20, 2015
Vera J. Drengler, age 92, Shawano, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Neenah. She was born on October 11, 1922, in Mellen, WI, to the late Clyde and Mary Jane (Staples) Simmonds. In 1925, her family moved to Ironwood, MI. Vera attended St. Ambrose Grade and High School, where she graduated as her high school class valedictorian in 1940....
Mary L. Pevonka-Brown
Sep 20, 2015
*****PLEASE NOTE: The date of death for Mary is incorrect in the header to allow the obituary to be listed closer to the funeral service date.***** Mary L. (Vick) Pevonka-Brown, age 94, moved to her heavenly Father's house on Friday, September 4, 2015, where her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus, was waiting to welcome her with these words, "Well done,...
Willis E Pingel
Sep 18, 2015
Willis Edwin Pingel, age 91, of Red River, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 in Shawano. Willis was born in Red River on April 2, 1924, the son of the late Richard and Anna (Erdman) Pingel. On September 15, 1945, Willis was united in marriage to Joyce Page at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stony Hill. He lived in the...
Charles A. Druckrey
Sep 18, 2015
Charles A. "Chuck" Druckrey, 87, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Friday, September 18, 2015, at The Pines Assisted Living Facility in Pulaski. Chuck was born on May 20, 1928, to the late Albert and Alyce (Knutson) Druckrey. He married Romaine Graf on April 22, 1950. Chuck graduated from Bonduel High School and attended college at...
Kayla Rose Garbelman
Sep 17, 2015
****Please note...Kayla's date of death is incorrect at the heading of the page. It is correct in the text of the obituary. We do this in order to keep her at the top of the list*** Kayla Rose Garbelman, age 26, of Oklahoma, formerly of Shawano passed away on August 28, 2015 in Oklahoma. Kayla was born in Shawano on...
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