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Dorothy F. Waelchli

Dorothy F. Waelchli

Jun 19, 2015

Dorothy Waelchli, age 91, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Shawano Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 10, 1923 in Fort Atkinson, WI, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Matilda (Florine) Eckhart. On November 15, 1942 she was united in marriage to Clarence R. Waelchli in Fort...

Melissa Jo Szucs

Melissa Jo Szucs

Jun 18, 2015

Melissa Jo Szucs, age 15, of Shawano, peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family after a 13 year battle with cancer on June 18, 2015. Melissa was born in Shawano on October 3, 1999, to James and Vicky (Brockman) Szucs. She attended Shawano High School and recently completed her freshman year. Melissa loved life, especially when spending time...

Joan Yvonne (Grignon) Waukau

Joan Yvonne (Grignon) Waukau

Jun 18, 2015

Joan Yvonne (Grignon) Waukau, 81 died peacefully on June 18, 2015 surrounded by the love of God and her family. She was born in Keshena, WI on January, 19, 1934 to the late Jerome and Sunday (Tourtillott) Grignon. No matter where she resided, Neopit was always her home. She spent the last years of her life at the Maple Lane...

Steven G. Yunk

Steven G. Yunk

Jun 15, 2015

Steven G. Yunk, age 50, died peacefully on June 15, 2015 at Unity Hospice in De Pere surrounded by those who loved and cared for him, after a short battle with cancer. Steven was born on June 9, 1965 in Milwaukee to Walter and Delphine (Drezdzon) Yunk. He graduated from Shawano High School and most recently enjoyed cooking at Timeline...

Janice M. Wallin

Janice M. Wallin

Jun 15, 2015

**ATTENTION** PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF DEATH (WHICH IS LISTED IN THE HEADER AND ALONG THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THIS PAGE) IS INCORRECT SO THAT THE OBIT AND SERVICES FOR JAN ARE VISIBLE ON OUR HOME PAGE. Janice "Jan" Maureen (Mickelson) Wallin, born August 23rd 1932, in Iron Mountain Michigan, to John & Helen (Thorin) Mickelson; died at the Shawano...

Sean Lawrence Checora

Sean Lawrence Checora

Jun 14, 2015

Sean Lawrence Checora, age 20, of Keshena, died on June 14, 2015 in Ft. Duchesne, Utah. Sean was born March 23, 1995 in Shawano, the son of Leslie Rose Tourtillott and Alfred Scott Checora. Sean was outgoing, happy and always smiling. He loved his family and spending time with his friends. Sean enjoyed going in the woods with his papa,...

Lorraine M. Boivin

Lorraine M. Boivin

Jun 12, 2015

Lorraine "Lola" M. Boivin, age 86, of De Pere, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Green Bay. Lorraine was born on August 22, 1928, in Keshena, the daughter of the late Henry and Grace (Grignon) Martin. On September 13, 1947, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena, she was united in marriage to Phillip Boivin. Phillip preceded her...

Doris C. Kerry

Doris C. Kerry

Jun 11, 2015

Doris C. Kerry, age 88, of Shawano, passed away on June 11, 2015 in Shawano. Doris was born on November 27, 1926, in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Reinhard P. and Margaret (Heindl) Hoffmann. She was united in marriage on October 8, 1947 at St. Mary's in Kaukauna to John "Jack" Kerry. In 1959, they moved to the Shawano...

Rebecca May Raner-Doxtater

Rebecca May Raner-Doxtater

Jun 11, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" May Raner-Doxtater, age 59, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 11, 2015 in Pewaukee. Becky was born on November 19, 1955 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Franklin and Jacqueline (Skelnik) Raner. She graduated from Alverno College in Milwaukee. Becky was united in marriage to Kelly I. Doxtater in Bowler. She worked at the Menominee Indian High...

Isabel Tincher

Isabel Tincher

Jun 10, 2015

Isabel Tincher, age 96, of Shawano, passed away on June 10, 2015 in Shawano. Isabel was born in Peoria, IL on October 5, 1918, the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Couch) Gillett. In 1936 in Peoria, IL, Isabel was united in marriage to John W. Tincher. John preceded her in death on January 25, 2001. John and Isabel...

Lawrence A. Tomow

Lawrence A. Tomow

Jun 5, 2015

Lawrence A. Tomow, age 80 of Keshena, died on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Shawano. Born on February 5, 1935 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Henry and Frances (Waupoose) Tomow Sr. Lawrence lived most of his life in Keshena where he taught the Menominee language. He was united in marriage to Ione Rabideaux in August of...

Mary Richert

Mary Richert

Jun 5, 2015

Mary (Farris) Richert, age 58, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 5, 2015. She was born January 23, 1957 to the late Mary Arvada (Heckendorn) and Denny Lane Farris. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, hunting, fishing and caring for others. She loved spending time outdoors, especially in Bruce Crossing, MI where she...

Heather Szekeres

Heather Szekeres

Jun 4, 2015

***PLEASE NOTE...THE DATE OF DEATH AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE IS INCORRECT. WE DO THIS TO INSURE THAT THE OBITUARY IS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST FOR VIEWING.*** Heather Marie Szekeres, age 32, of Shawano, died on May 10, 2014 in the Town of Richmond. She is survived by her husband Robert Szekeres, two daughters, Santana Peplinski and...

Rose Ann Bowan

Rose Ann Bowan

Jun 4, 2015

Rose Ann Bowan, age 68, of Shawano, died on June 4, 2015 in Shawano. Rose was born in Shawano on December 24, 1946 to the late Earl and Lillie (Seehafer) Bowan. She worked at several companies in the sewing industry including Hanson Glove in Clintonville, Eagle Knit in Shawano, and Wisconsew in Shawano. Most recently, Rose worked at Wal-Mart in...

Michael Francis Blick

Michael Francis Blick

May 31, 2015

Michael F. Blick, age 64, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Mike was born in Appleton on April 29, 1951 to the late Eugene and Josephine (Van Harpen) Blick. On June 5, 1971 in Shawano, he was united in marriage to Brenda Vigue. Mike worked at the Shawano Paper Mill, Little Rapids Corp, for nearly 40 years...

Brett A. Duffek

Brett A. Duffek

May 31, 2015

Brett A. Duffek, age 56, of Bowler, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 in Bowler. Brett was born in Milwaukee on November 20, 1958 to the late Frederick J. and Tena M. (Vele) Duffek. He graduated from UW Stout with a Bachelors' Degree in Packaging Engineering. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and model trains. Brett is survived by his siblings,...

Dean D. Popelka

Dean D. Popelka

May 30, 2015

Dean D. Popelka, age 90, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Shawano. Dean was born in Shawano on April 19, 1925, the son of the late Emil and Margaret (Ainsworth) Popelka. He lived in the Shawano area all his life and owned and operated a dairy farm and owned a saw mill. Dean liked horses and...

Lois "Roz" Rupple

Lois "Roz" Rupple

May 29, 2015

****PLEASE NOTE...THE DATE OF DEATH IS INCORRECT AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. WE CHANGED IT TO PUSH THE OBITURARY TO THE TOP OF THE VIEWING LIST*** Lois Jean "Roz" Rosnow Rupple, age 86, of Santa Rosa, CA and Shawano, WI, passed away on January 9, 2015 in Santa Rosa. Roz was born on December 5, 1928, the daughter of...

John Steven Granchay

John Steven Granchay

May 28, 2015

John S. Granchay, age 60, of Shawano, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Appleton. John was born on October 28, 1954 in Weirton, WV to the late Richard and Jeanette (Rzepka) Granchay. He graduated from Madonna High School in 1972 and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Marquette University. John worked as a social worker and was...

Derek T Stempa

Derek T Stempa

May 26, 2015

Derek T. Stempa, age 30, of Shawano, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in a construction accident. Derek was born on June 16, 1984 in Shawano, the son of James F. and Kathy (Bonack) Stempa. Derek lived in Shawano most of his life and is a graduate of Shawano High School and attended Fox Valley Tech and MATC. Derek...

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