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Sherry Ann Murphy
Feb 12, 2025
Sherry Ann Murphy, age 51, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 2025, at her home in Keshena. Sherry was born on May 6, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois to Gerhardt (Rogerine) Wychesit and Mary (Waupekenay) Jorgenson. She was raised in the Chicago area and on the Menominee Reservation. Sherry attended the College of Menominee Nation and University of...
Mary Ann Holtz
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Ann Holtz age 71, of Antigo, Wisconsin, passed away February 11th, 2025, peacefully on hospice with her daughter at her side at ThedaCare in Shawano where she received exceptional care throughout her stay.
Born February 19th, 1954, to Robert Holtz and Lucille (Duchrow) Holtz in Neenah, Wisconsin.
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Archer Kenneth Ball
Feb 11, 2025
On Tuesday February 11, 2025, Archer Kenneth Ball entered this world for a brief but beautiful time. Born in Shawano, Wisconsin on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, to Aubrey (Vilkoski) and Riley Ball. Though our time was short our moments with you will always be in our hearts.
Archer is survived by his sister,...
Garon Sylvester Roberts
Feb 11, 2025
Garon S. Roberts, age 90, of Keshena, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025, in Shawano. Garon was born on June 28, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late Vernon and Rose (Eisert) Roberts, Sr. In 1956, he was united in marriage to Lois Eichhorst in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Garon served his country proudly in the United States...
Donna M. Wetzel
Feb 10, 2025
Donna M. Wetzel, 87, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. Donna was born in Gresham, Wisconsin on December 5, 1937, daughter of the late Stuart and Hatie (Fischer) Schabow. Donna was a graduate of Gresham High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing. On May 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to...
Wayne "Chuck" Robley
Feb 9, 2025
Wayne (Chuck) Robley passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Remembered for his kindness and love of family, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though the disease gradually took away his memories, the love and warmth he shared with family and friends remained steadfast.
Robert A. "Bob" Dillenburg
Feb 8, 2025
Robert A. "Bob" Dillenburg, age 87, of Shawano passed away peacefully on Saturday February 8, 2025, at The Cottages. Bob was born on October 1, 1937, in Shawano to the late Louis and Elizabeth "Bess" (Mazanec) Dillenburg. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and has been an active member of the church his whole life. Bob graduated...
Gloria Jean Saurer
Feb 7, 2025
Gloria Jean Saurer, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 7, 2025, in Shawano, WI to go to be with our Dad. She was born April 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, the oldest of five children to Eugene and Helen Gamache. She married the love of her life, Jerry Saurer, on June 22,...
Charles Anthony Wynos
Feb 7, 2025
Charles Anthony Wynos, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Milwaukee. Charles was born on July 27, 1975, in Milwaukee to the late Rosanna Wynos. In his free time, he loved listening to old school R&B and rap. He also had a passion for cooking. Some of his most notable...
Eileen R. Elertson
Feb 7, 2025
Eileen R. Elertson, (nee Mathison) age 86, went home to her Lord and Savior, on February 7, 2025, at Shawano Health Services, in the love of her dear family. Mom was born on the Mathison family farm near Lunds, to Delia (Cornelious) Mathison and Almon Mathison on September 18th, 1938. She grew up part of the Jerusalem...
Priscilla M. Thunder
Feb 6, 2025
Priscilla M. Thunder, age 80, of Neopit passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025, in Appleton. Priscilla was born on August 23, 1944, in Keshena to the late Benjamin and Helen (Shawano) Notinokey. In her free time, she enjoyed doing puzzles, scratch-offs, checking Facebook and trips to the casino to play the slots. Priscilla loved traveling and...
Marlin L. "Manzie" Waupoose
Feb 6, 2025
Marlin L. "Manzie" Waupoose, Sr., Menominee Tribal Member, age 64, of Keshena, passed away from illness on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. Manzie was born on April 5, 1960, in Shawano, Wisconsin.
Manzie was united in marriage to his beautiful wife Jerilyn "Bedo" Shawano on July 16, 1994. He was a...
Mary Christine Banaszak
Feb 4, 2025
Mary Christine Banaszak (née Gillessen), born on December 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Pulcifer, Wisconsin. Mary was 75 years old.
Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Sagert) Gillessen, Sr. Mary grew up in a close-knit family. She was the youngest...
Olga Barbara “Kenēhsaeh Metāēmoh” Doran
Feb 1, 2025
Olga Barbara "Kenēhsaeh Metāēmoh" (Little Eagle Woman) Doran, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday February 1, 2025, in Clintonville. Olga was born on December 4, 1944, in Keshena to the late, Miles and Rose (Frechette) Tourtillott. She worked as a CNA, tree plantations, a caretaker and a secretary at the Menominee clinic and...
Ellen A. Schreiber
Feb 1, 2025
Ellen Adeana (Mohawk) Schreiber, an enrolled member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, age 88, of Bowler, WI passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano. Ellen was born on June 7, 1936, in the Town of Red Springs daughter of Milford (Riley) Mohawk, Sr. and Elizabeth (Liza) (Welch) Mohawk....
Mark Peter Bannister
Jan 31, 2025
Mark Peter Bannister, age 36, of Bonduel, transitioned from his physical self to his spirit self in a tragic snowmobile accident on Friday January 31, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1988, in Bloomer, Wisconsin to Peter Bannister and Sandra (Hebert) Bannister. Mark was an incredible person full of life, love and adventure. He touched the...
Rae Louise "Mud Turtle" Gatz
Jan 31, 2025
Rae Louise "Mud Turtle" "Ray of Sunshine" (Miller) Gatz, age 68 of Keshena, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lorraine (Turney) Miller, died on Friday January 31, 2025, in Shawano. Rae was born June 13, 1956, in Keshena. She graduated from Shawano Highschool in 1976. In 1980, she married Timothy Gatz on Lamotte Lake in Keshena....
John Michael Zahringer
Jan 29, 2025
John Michael Zahringer, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Appleton. John was born on August 2, 1952, in Shawano to the late Francis and Mavis (Heaton) Zahringer. He spent time overseas and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. On December 5, 1981, John was...
Marion J. Voelz
Jan 29, 2025
Marion J. Voelz, age 95, passed away peacefully at Shawano Health Services on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Marion was born on November 9, 1929, in the Town of Center to William C. and Viola (Holz) Uhlenbrauck. Following graduation from Appleton East High School, Marion worked for Appleton Power and Light Company then moved to Milwaukee to be...
Mark Allen Vigue, Ii.
Jan 27, 2025
Mark Allen Vigue II., age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 27, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Mark was born on September 3, 1981, in Shawano, to Mark A. and Vicky (Bubolz) Vigue I. On October 1, 2022, he was united in marriage to Samantha Fredrick in Pella, Wisconsin. In Mark's free time, he enjoyed...
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