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Donna J. Neosh

Donna J. Neosh

Dec 17, 2015

Donna Jean Neosh, age 72, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Green Bay. Donna was born in Keshena, on November 11, 1943, the daughter of the late Mose and Edna (Shawanomitta) Neosh.  She was born and raised in Keshena and lived in Chicago during her teens.  In her 30's, she moved to Green Bay...

Mary Christine Tozer

Mary Christine Tozer

Dec 17, 2015

Mary Christine Tozer, age 61, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Appleton, WI. Mary was born in Harrisburg, PA. on May 14, 1954, the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley Bortner.  She enjoyed going to the casino, especially playing bingo.  Mary loved camping and traveling, eventually settling in the area to be with her children....

John R. Gilson

John R. Gilson

Dec 15, 2015

John Robert Gilson, age 92, of Cecil, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. John was born in Shawano on August 5, 1923, the son of the late Earl R. and Gerogianna (Ketter) Gilson.  He was united in marriage to Mildred M. Kersten.  She preceded John in death.  John served in the United...

Joseph Blaine Brunke

Joseph Blaine Brunke

Dec 14, 2015

Joseph B. Brunke, age 49, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 in Shawano. Joseph was born in Milwaukee, on February 20, 1966 to the late Robert and Rose (Turney) Brunke.  Joe worked in the construction industry and enjoyed hunting in his free time.   He is survived by: three children, Crystal, Blaine, and Maya Brunke; his sister Penny...

Rick L. Klose

Rick L. Klose

Dec 14, 2015

Rick Lee Klose, age 64, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2015 surrounded by his family. Rick was born on March 10, 1951 to Amaryllis and Kenneth Klose.  He was a member and was married at St. James Lutheran Church to Annette Unger on October 30, 1972.  Together they had two children, Corey and Christina and...

John A. Gallagher

John A. Gallagher

Dec 13, 2015

John A. Gallagher, age 81 of Shawano, died on December 13, 2015. His family surrounded him as he embarked on his next journey. Born on December 8, 1934 in Shawano, he was the son of the late John A. and Gretchen (Arent) Gallagher. He attended Notre Dame University, before returning to Shawano to take over the family business, Gallagher...

Alice Daisy Skalitzky Koeller

Alice Daisy Skalitzky Koeller

Dec 13, 2015

Alice D. Skalitzky Koeller, age 93 of Shawano, died on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Born on April 18, 1922 in Oneida, she is the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Laura (Perry) Blish. Alice lived in Shawano most of her life and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Stony Hill. Alice is...

Anthony P. Wolf

Anthony P. Wolf

Dec 11, 2015

Anthony P. Wolf, age 61, of Neopit, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015.  He was born April 12, 1954, to the late Elizabeth Wolf Pierce, in Triton MI. Anthony served the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era.  He was a certified plumber and worked for Menominee Tribal Enterprises for 15 years before retirement.  He was a...

Robert G. Oshkeshequoam

Robert G. Oshkeshequoam

Dec 10, 2015

Robert G. Oshkeshequoam, age 54, of Green Bay, passed away on December 10, 2015. Robert was born on August 4, 1961, in Shawano to Floyd and Elizabeth (Tucker) Oshkeshequoam.  Robert enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, fishing, playing football, basketball, and baseball, being with his family, and was an avid Packer fan.  He was known for his sense of humor and his...

Dorothy M. Achten

Dorothy M. Achten

Dec 6, 2015

Dorothy M. Achten, age 93, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Shawano.  Dorothy was born on April 24, 1922 in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (Bibelhausen) Achten.  She lived in the same house from the day of her birth until her death.  Dorothy worked at Strossenreuther-Ashenbrenner Law Office from high...

Helen M. Schroeder

Helen M. Schroeder

Dec 5, 2015

Helen Marie Schroeder, age 86, of Shawano died on Saturday, December 5, 2015.  She was born on September 14, 1929 in Oshkosh to the late Albert M. and Irene (Kranzusch) Postl.  Helen was united in marriage to Doug Schroeder on October 14, 1948 in Oshkosh.  Doug preceded her in death on June 27, 2009.  She owned and operated a shoe...

Leonard W. Giese

Leonard W. Giese

Dec 1, 2015

Leonard William Giese, age 88, of Gillett, passed away on December 1, 2015, in Gillett.  Leonard was born on January 21, 1927 in Hayes, the son of the late Harry A. and Louise (Buhrandt) Giese.  Leonard entered the Army at 18 years old and was able to travel all over the United States.  He ended up stationed in Berlin, Germany...

Stella Bigfire

Stella Bigfire

Nov 27, 2015

Stella Bigfire, age 88, of Neopit, died Friday, November 27, 2015 in Shawano.  Stella was born to Dave and Ashkaptonokokiew (Raine) on May 24, 1927.  She attended St. Joesph's Catholic School in Keshena.  She was united in marriage to Elmer Bigfire, Sr. and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1988.  Stella was teacher and translator of the...

Barbara Ann Peplinski

Barbara Ann Peplinski

Nov 22, 2015

Barbara Ann (Sell) Peplinski was born on May 7, 1938 to the late Reinhold and Leona Sell, in the Town of Lanark, Waupaca County, where she spent her childhood on the family farm.  She graduated from Waupaca High School and went to work for the Bell Telephone Company.  She married Jerome Peplinski on October 11, 1958.  They lived in Hartford,...

Dennis M. Heath

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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