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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...

Roland R Bloedorn

Roland R Bloedorn

May 25, 2015

Roland R. "Rollie" Bloedorn, age 88, of Cecil, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Shawano. Rollie was born on August 9, 1926 in Chilton, the son of the late Robert and Esther (Bartelt) Bloedorn. He was inducted into the Army in 1950 and served during the Korean conflict. On December 26, 1970, Rollie was married to Ida (Hoppe)...

Georgianna M. Delabrue

Georgianna M. Delabrue

May 25, 2015

Georgianna M. Delabrue, age 43, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2015 at her home. Georgianna was born in Milwaukee on August 21, 1971 to Clyde Delabrue and the late Janet (Caldwell) Delabrue. Georgianna was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo, rummaging, crafts, especially making jewelry and watching...

Patricia Lynn Koszarek

Patricia Lynn Koszarek

May 24, 2015

Patricia Lynn Koszarek, age 58, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Patsy was born on January 8, 1957, in Keshena, daughter of the late Michael and Delores (Waupoose) Koszarek, Jr. In 1975 Patsy married Mark Gray, together the couple had three children. In 1987 Patsy married Eugene Mueller, Jr. Patsy's family was the most important thing...

Eldor Erdmann

Eldor Erdmann

May 23, 2015

Eldor Erdmann, age 96 of the Town of Richmond, passed on to his heavenly father on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born on October 24, 1918 in the Town of Richmond, to the late August and Zelma (Kroenke) Erdmann. Eldor and Patricia Kelm were united in marriage on February 22, 2005. Eldor served honorably in the United States Army...

Bernard Lee Paulson

Bernard Lee Paulson

May 22, 2015

Bernard Lee Paulson, age 98 of Shawano, died on Friday, May 22, 2015. Born on January 19, 1917 in the Town of Waukechon, he is the son of the late Melvin and Stella (Olson) Paulson. Bernard was inducted in the United States Army in 1941, taking him to Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe before being discharged in...

Seth Mark Henry

Seth Mark Henry

May 19, 2015

Seth M. Henry, age 22, of Bowler, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Seth was born in Wausau on March 23, 1993, the son of Josh Henry and Jolene (Maas) Szucs. After graduating from Bowler High School Seth attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Seth had the ability to brighten anyone's day with his smile, sense of humor and...

James Robert Heinz

James Robert Heinz

May 18, 2015

James R. Heinz, age 89, of Shawano, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 in Shawano. Jim was born on June 25, 1925 in Shawano, the son of the late Gus and Esther (Ludolph) Heinz. Jim loved Shawano and lived here for most of his 89 years. The Heinz family has strong foundations in the Shawano community. Jim's father, was...

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