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...
Rickey L. Price
Oct 28, 2015
Rickey L. Price, AKA Ole Willie, age 68, of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Green Bay. Rickey was born on June 30, 1947 to the late George F. and Mammie (Fabese) Price. He has lived in the Keshena area since 2001. Rickey is survived by: his fiancée, Dana Monda of Keshena; several children, including Marlene Price...
Janet Ruth Garside
Oct 26, 2015
Janet Ruth Garside, age 71, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 in Appleton. Janet was born November 27, 1943 in Lancaster, WI to the late Eugene and Lenice (Stippich) Lomas. She graduated from Fennimore High School in 1961. On March 2, 1963 Janet was united in marriage to Lawrence Garside in Fennimore, WI. They spent 52 wonderful...
Lorraine A. Schommer
Oct 24, 2015
Lorraine A. Schommer, age 92, went home to be with the Lord in Largo, Florida October 24, 2015. Lorraine was born November 18, 1922 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to the late Grace A. (Bourke) Dupré and Joseph L. Dupré. She grew up and attended school in New Bedford, Mass. On June 24, 1944, she was united in marriage to F.C. "Buck"...
Gina E Wagner
Oct 23, 2015
Gina E. Wagner, age 34, of Shawano, passed away after a courageous battle with metastatic ocular melanoma. Gina was born in Minneapolis on June 24, 1981 to Sean Mahto and Victoria Wagner. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1999. Gina had a passion for music, playing both the piano and clarinet as well as singing. Her love for music...
Earl John Gruel
Oct 23, 2015
Earl Gruel, age 87, of Bonduel, passed away on Friday evening, October 23, 2015 at Meadow View Estates in Bonduel. Earl was born in the town of Hartland on October 4, 1928 to the late Otto and Anna (Ziebarth) Gruel. Earl grew up on, and later farmed the family farm in the town of Hartland. In 1975 Earl married Jerolene...
Jerry B Shawano "Chquawehtam"
Oct 21, 2015
Jerry Bernard "Chquawehtam" "Yamahoppy" Shawano, age 64, of Neopit, passed away on October 21, 2015 at his home. Jerry was born in Keshena on July 14, 1951 to the late Harry and Lavina (Nahwahquaw) Shawano. Jerry attended Shawano High School and went on to become a plumber, eventually attaining his Master Plumber license. On August 5, 1994 he was united...
