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Robert W Brodhagen

Robert W Brodhagen

Aug 29, 2014

Robert W. Brodhagen, age 74 of Bonduel, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014. Robert was born in the Township of Hartland on September 24, 1939 to the late William and Elsie (Pludeman) Brodhagen. Robert grew up with his sister Bernice on the family dairy farm in the Township of Hartland. Baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bonduel, (confirmation...

Gerhardt John Busch

Gerhardt John Busch

Aug 27, 2014

Gerhardt John Busch, 82 of Bonduel, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Born on May 11, 1932 in the Town of Green Valley, Shawano County, Wisconsin, Gerhardt is the son of the late Frank and Hulda (Simon) Busch. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1950. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in...

Donald A Seering

Donald A Seering

Aug 26, 2014

Donald A. Seering age 91 of Sheboygan was called to his eternal home on Monday August 26, 2014. Donald had been a resident at Morningside Health Care Center the past year. Prior to moving to Sheboygan he resided at his home on Shawano Lake. He was born on September 18, 1922 in the Town of Hartland, the son of William...

Beverly Lorraine Nelson

Beverly Lorraine Nelson

Aug 25, 2014

Beverly L. Nelson, age 71 of Shawano, formerly of Racine, died on Monday, August 25, 2014. Born on February 14, 1943 in Racine, she is the daughter of the late Orval and Lorraine (Jonas) Nelson. Following her graduation from St. Catherine's High School in 1961, Beverly continued her education at the Gateway Tech in Kenosha earning her degree in 1969....

Michael Robert Bartelt

Michael Robert Bartelt

Aug 22, 2014

Michael Robert "Battles" Bartelt age 48 of Shawano, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 in Shawano. Michael was born on November 17, 1965 the son of the late Robert Bartelt and Marva (Knope) Wege. He is a graduate of UW-Stout. Battles owned and operated The Shack in Shawano and Shooters in Embarrass. In his younger years he played baseball and...

Kathryn "Kathy" Bartelt

Kathryn "Kathy" Bartelt

Aug 21, 2014

Kathryn "Kathy" Bartelt, age 55 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Neenah. Born on January 1, 1959, she is the daughter of the late Robert Bartelt and Marva (Knope) Wege. Kathy owned and operated Quality Images and worked as a Graphic Design Artist at North Star Casino. Kathy was very artistic and creative and enjoyed doing different...

Galen "Shorty" D. Dobbs

Galen "Shorty" D. Dobbs

Aug 21, 2014

Galen D. "Shorty" Dobbs, age 71 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home. Born on August 27, 1942 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Louis E. and Rose (Wilber) Dobbs. On February 15, 1997 he was united in marriage to Nancy Kriefall, and was a very loving husband. Shorty was an avid trapper,...

Bernice Schneider

Bernice Schneider

Aug 19, 2014

Bernice V. Schneider, age 93 of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. Born on August 4, 1921 she was the daughter of the late Fred and Molly (Borger) Kuehn. She was united in marriage to Elmer O. Schneider on November 30, 1940 in Milwaukee. Bernice worked at Shawano Medical Center...

John David Swanke

John David Swanke

Aug 18, 2014

John D. Swanke, age 74 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 in Appleton. Born on July 13, 1940 in Tigerton, he is the son of the late John S. and Gladys (Topp) Swanke and his step-father, the late Francis W. Thompson. Following his graduation from Clintonville High School in 1958, John went on to receive his bachelor's...

Melissa Kaye Young Hill

Melissa Kaye Young Hill

Aug 12, 2014

Melissa Kaye Young Hill, age 38 of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Born on December 16, 1975 in Shawano, she is the daughter of Robert Young and the late Bonnie (Seidler) Young. On September 2, 2010 she was united in marriage to Patrick J. Hill. Melissa is survived by: her husband, Patrick Hill of De Pere; her...

James E Wolfarth

James E Wolfarth

Aug 10, 2014

James Edward Wolfarth, age 62 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Madison. He was born on April 6, 1952 in Whittier, CA to Kathryn (Ohrwall) Wolfarth and the late Edward Wolfarth. On August 27, 1976 he was united in marriage to Patsy Pennington. James enjoyed boating, motorcycles and playing poker. What James loved most was spending time...

Anna M Cherny

Anna M Cherny

Aug 10, 2014

Anna M. Cherny, age 29 of Angelica, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on October 24, 1984 in Green Bay, she is the daughter of Richard J. and Kathleen (Hollingsworth) McClure. Anna graduated from NWTC in 2005 with a degree in nursing. She worked for ThedaCare as a traveling RN....

Thomas G Hansen

Thomas G Hansen

Aug 9, 2014

Thomas G. Hansen, age 62 of Cecil, formerly of Racine, passed away on August 9, 2014. Born on November 13, 1951 in Franksville, WI, he is the son of the late Quinten and Georgia (Rhode) Hansen. Thomas spent most of his life working in the Racine area and moved to the Cecil area upon retirement. Tom loved nature and enjoyed...

James R. Sell

James R. Sell

Aug 8, 2014

James R. Sell, age 80 of Gresham formerly of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday August 8, 2014. Born on January 30, 1934 in Appleton, he was the son of the late Harry and Sophie (Rusch) Sell. Jim married Sharon on Feb 7, 1976. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort. Jim was the owner/operator of...

Vernon L. Ainsworth

Vernon L. Ainsworth

Aug 7, 2014

Vernon L. Ainsworth, age 79 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Appleton. Born October 29, 1934 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Henry and Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth. On August 17, 1963 he was united in marriage to Betty Thimke in Shawano. Together they made their home on his family farm, which was established in...

Patricia E Perez

Patricia E Perez

Aug 6, 2014

Patricia E. Perez, age 76 of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Green Bay. Born on September 10, 1937 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late William and Rose (Deer) Pocan. Patricia was united in marriage on February 6, 1965 to Louis Perez. Patricia enjoyed going to the casino, but more than anything, she loved spending...

David A Kulinski

David A Kulinski

Aug 5, 2014

David A. Kulinski, age 48 of Gresham, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born on June 2, 1966 in Milwaukee, he is the son of the late Florian Kulinski and JoAnn (Schlueter) Kulinski. David resided in several places including Cecil, Stevens Point and El Paso, Texas. David was a friendly person and enjoyed helping out his neighbors and friends. He...

Gary Ralph Stevens

Gary Ralph Stevens

Aug 3, 2014

Gary R. Stevens, age 50 of Bowler, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, from injuries sustained on his 2014 Ultra Classic Motorcycle. Born November 18, 1963 in Janesville, the son of Ralph Stevens and Elsa Church. Gary was an adventure enthusiast and thrill seeker who liked his toys. He was a great guy who could make friends with anyone and...

Telka N Novak

Telka N Novak

Aug 3, 2014

Telka N. Novak, age 68 of Oneida and Bowler, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Shawano. Born on May 28, 1946 she is the daughter of the late Nelson and Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Novak on August 5, 1994. Telka worked as a CNA for the Ella Besaw Center. She was a...

Margie B. Johnson

Margie B. Johnson

Jul 31, 2014

Margie B. Johnson, 86, of Eau Claire, WI began her heavenly journey on Thursday, July 31, 2014, under the loving care of the Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her daughters by her side. Joining her "big brother" Bobby on February 9, 1928, Margie is the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Reinhardt) Benjamin. Margie lived in Nelson, Maxville...

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