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Laverna Splinter
Oct 20, 2015
LaVerna Splinter, age 100, of Tilleda, died on October 20, 2015. She was born in Bowler, the Town of Almon on August 4, 1915, the daughter of the late Fred and Tillie (Nordwig) Kessen. She spent her early years in the Bowler area and attended the Bowler school and Shawano High School. LaVerna worked for several years at Carley's Gamble...
Anna M. Metzger
Oct 19, 2015
Anna Mary Metzger, age 92, of Gresham, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the ThedaCare Medical Center of Shawano. Anna was born in Milwaukee on October 12, 1923 to the late Leo S. and Marguerite (Fecht) Pross. On January 16, 1943, she was united in marriage to Delton George "Jack" Metzger at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Milwaukee....
Kathy Janusiak
Oct 19, 2015
Kathy Lynn Janusiak, 63, of Bonduel, passed away on October 19, 2015 at her home, with family by her side, after a courageous eight month battle with cancer. Kathy was born on October 17, 1952, to Trudy (Johnson) Poytinger and the late Bob Poytinger, in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Scott Janusiak on August, 29, 1986 in Clearwater,...
Mary K. Kupsky
Oct 18, 2015
Mary K. Kupsky, age 60, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Embarrass. Mary was born on February 4, 1955 in Shawano to the late Henry and Esther (Bendickson) Pludeman. On August 24, 1974, in Bonduel, Mary was united in marriage to Michael Kupsky. Michael preceded her in death in 2000. She lived...
Arthur L Ward, Sr.
Oct 18, 2015
Arthur L. Ward, Sr., age 87, of Gresham, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Shawano. Arthur was born on May 7, 1928 in Nakina, NC to the late Arthur and Alice (Beech) Ward. He enlisted and served our country in the United Stated Coast Guard. Arthur lived most of his life in the Gresham area, where he and...
Sara Lyn Rasmussen
Oct 17, 2015
Sara L. Rasmussen, age 41, of Bonduel, passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2015, in Milwaukee. Sara was born on May 16, 1974, to Alfred and Merriel (Thiede) Niles in Beaver Dam. Sara graduated from Bowler High School. On June 5, 1999 Sara was united in marriage to Steve Rasmussen in Shawano. She had a big heart and was always there...
Dale E Groleau
Oct 17, 2015
Dale E. Groleau, age 75, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2015 in the Town of Seneca while hunting. Dale was born on July 5, 1940 in Gladstone, MI to the late O'Neal and Beatrice "Bea" (LeClaire) Groleau. On December 1, 1979 in Shawano, he was united in marriage to Barbara Schuster Rades. He lived in Shawano...
Darlene A Prey
Oct 13, 2015
Darlene A. Prey, age 88, of Clintonville, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Shawano. Darlene was born on February 18, 1927 in Gresham to the late James and Bessie (Richards) Fischer. On May 29, 1948 in Gresham, she was united in marriage to Donald C. Prey. Donald preceded her in death on December 29, 1990. Darlene and Donald...
Benjamin P. Busch
Oct 13, 2015
Benjamin P. Busch, age 51, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in Appleton. Ben was born in Wisconsin on July 14, 1964 to the late Roger Mason and Sharon (Schliting) Cole. On July 21, 1989, Ben was united in marriage to Kris Campbell. Ben spent all his married life in Shawano. He was a member of Assembly...
Lester Richard John Quandt
Oct 13, 2015
Lester Quandt, age 78, of Bonduel, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 after a courageous, nine year battle with liver cancer. Throughout his battle he never gave up. "When you're hurting you need to keep trying." He gave 110%, just like he always said. Lester was born in the Town of Hartland on August 16, 1937 to the late Willie...
Peggy Ann Buckbee
Oct 12, 2015
Peggy Ann Buckbee, age 60, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Neenah from a reoccurrence of cancer. Peggy was born in Shawano on May 29, 1955 to Douglas and Joyce (Hoffman) Goers. On October 26, 1974 in Shawano, she was united in marriage to Chuck Buckbee. She lived in the Shawano area all her life....
Delores M. Schweitzer
Oct 12, 2015
Delores Mary Schweitzer, age 79, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Appleton. Delores was born in Milwaukee on December 22, 1935 to the late Edward and Kathrine (Weting) Barbian. On June 14, 1952 in Milwaukee, Delores was united in marriage to Thomas Schweitzer. She was very involved with Red River Riders. Delores was survived by her...
Marisa J. And Infant Son Justin Cardish
Oct 10, 2015
Marisa J. Cardish, age 37, and her newborn son, Justin, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Green Bay. Marisa was born in Shawano on June 4, 1978 to the late Wesley J. and Dotty (Cornelius) Cardish. She lived on the Stockbridge Munsee Reservation until the age of 14 before moving to Green Bay. Marisa was a Packer fan...
Jacob Jerome Maskewit
Oct 10, 2015
Jacob Jerome Maskewit Sr., age 49 of Keshena, was called to the spirt world on October 10, 2015, in Green Bay, at Bellin Hospital with his loving family by his side. Jacob suffered with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disease that attacks the nervous system. He was born on November 23, 1965 in Antigo, the son of Carl J. "Chummy" Maskewit,...
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....
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