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Frieda Voeks

Frieda Voeks

Oct 16, 2014

Frieda E. (Kaltenbrun) Voeks, age 102, of Shawano, passed away on October 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1912 in St. Nazianz to the late Anton and Mary (Stahl) Kaltenbrun. On May 27, 1933 Frieda was united in marriage to Wallace R. Voeks, who preceded her in death in 1998. Frieda was a member of...

Phyllis Ashenbrenner

Phyllis Ashenbrenner

Oct 16, 2014

Phyllis Ashenbrenner, age 99 of Gresham, passed away on October 16, 2014 in Shawano. Born on November 8, 1914 in Leopolis, she is the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Aschenbrenner) Cerveny. On February 4, 1931 she was united in marriage to Louis F. Ashenbrenner in Leopolis. Phyllis worked side by side with Louis on their farm in the...

Vaughn Labelle

Vaughn Labelle

Oct 13, 2014

Vaughn LaBelle, age 80 of Bowler, passed away on October 13, 2014 in Shawano. Born on May 21, 1934 in the Town of Bartelme, she is the daughter of the late Steven and Irene (Gardner) Vele. On June 27, 1992 Vaughn was united in marriage to Albert W. LaBelle in Milwaukee. Albert preceded her in death on April 17, 2007....

Sandra I Martin

Sandra I Martin

Oct 9, 2014

Sandra I. Martin, age 70 of Bowler, passed away on October 9, 2014 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Sandra was born July 14, 1944 in Wilmington, DE to the late Frank and Agnes (Betterly) Richards. On July 13, 1987, Sandra was united in marriage to John J. Martin in Shawano. She was a member of the...

Beverly A Matchopatow

Beverly A Matchopatow

Oct 8, 2014

Beverly A. Matchopatow, age 56 of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Shawano. She was born on December 1, 1957 in Keshena to the late William and Genevieve (Heath) Matchopatow. Beverly enjoyed going for rides in the woods. Beverly was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church in Keshena. Beverly is survived by: her children, Valerie...

Margie Grace Eastburn

Margie Grace Eastburn

Oct 5, 2014

Margie Grace Eastburn, 87, Shawano, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2014. Margie was born April 14, 1927 at the family farm, in Bartelme Township, Shawano Co, Wisconsin, the daughter of Herman and Ella (Giessel) Maas. She graduated from Bowler High School in 1945, and moved to Redding and then Blythe, California. On May 26, 1970 she married Russell Eastburn...

Dorothy "Aunt Dot" Davids

Dorothy "Aunt Dot" Davids

Oct 4, 2014

Dorothy Winona Davids, "Aunt Dot", passed to the spirit world Saturday, October 04, 2014, at the Ella Besaw Center, Mohheconnuck Rd., Stockbridge-Indian Reservation, Bowler, WI at the age of 91. Dorothy was born on May 2, 1923, on the banks of Big Lake in the town of Red Springs, WI to the late Elmer and Eureka (Jourdan) Davids. She attended...

Charlene Rae Helms

Charlene Rae Helms

Oct 3, 2014

Charlene Rae Helms, age 64 of Appleton, formerly of Shawano, died on Friday, October 3, 2014 at her home. Born on May 2, 1950 in Clintonville, she is the daughter of the late Ned and Arlette (Sether) Nehring. Charlene was united in marriage to Harold Helms, Jr. on November 15, 1969 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion. After...

Cheryl Lynn Jacobs

Cheryl Lynn Jacobs

Sep 30, 2014

Cheryl Lynn Jacobs, age 62 of Keshena, passed away on September 30, 2014 in Appleton. Born on September 20, 1952 in Salamanca, NY she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Reva (Dowdy) Jacobs. Cheryl loved watching NASCAR and enjoyed cheering for her favorite driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. Cheryl enjoyed to cook, especially for her family. She was a...

Evelyn "Cookie" Leroy

Evelyn "Cookie" Leroy

Sep 27, 2014

Evelyn "Cookie" LeRoy, age 69 passed away on September 27, 2014 after a long battle due to an accident on August 9, 2007 that changed the course of her life, leaving her in a quadriplegic state. Cookie was born in Keshena and raised on her Grandma & Grandpa LeRoy's homestead. She graduated from Gresham High School and then the University...

John Lillard Sitton

John Lillard Sitton

Sep 27, 2014

John Lillard Sitton, age 60, of Pulaski, WI, died peacefully at home on September 27, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He graduated from Downers Grove High School South in Illinois and was a long-time resident of Wisconsin. He had a love and natural ability for all things mechanical, making him well-suited for working with equipment of all types....

Karen L Carroll

Karen L Carroll

Sep 26, 2014

Karen L. Carroll, age 53 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 at her home. Karen was born on March 2, 1961 in Milwaukee to James Matz and Mary Anderson. After graduation, Karen moved to Shawano. She loved sewing, flower gardening and was a Packer fan. Karen was a wonderful cook. Karen is survived by her fiancé, Preston...

Earl G. Lundmark

Earl G. Lundmark

Sep 26, 2014

Earl G. Lundmark, age 86 of Shawano, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014 in Shawano. Earl was born on November 19, 1927 in Amery, WI to the late Lenus and Marie (Hanson) Lundmark. On February 17, 1951, Earl was united in marriage to Patricia H. Elliott in Minneapolis. She preceded him in death on September 19, 1998. After graduating...

Bevelyn I Thorne

Bevelyn I Thorne

Sep 23, 2014

Bevelyn I. Thorne, age 82 of Oconto Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Oconto Falls. Born on November 24, 1931 in Hillsboro, WI, she is the daughter of the late Bryon and Garnet (Revels) Moody. On November 19, 1960 Bevelyn and Oscar S. Thorne were united in marriage. The couple was blessed with one son. Bevelyn was...

Vera D Miller-Kopan

Vera D Miller-Kopan

Sep 22, 2014

Vera D. Miller-Kopan, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 in Shawano. She was born on October 25, 1920, in the Township of Red Springs, to the late William and Minerva (Tousey) Bogda. On December 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Dale I. Miller. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1975. Lucky...

Charlotte Edna Rysewyk

Charlotte Edna Rysewyk

Sep 21, 2014

Charlotte E. Rysewyk, age 83 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 in Green Bay. She was born on December 2, 1930 in Birnamwood to the late Robert and Lora (Randall) Tabbert. Charlotte was united in marriage on June 21, 1952 to Albert Rysewyk. Albert preceded her in death on December 26, 1997. Charlotte worked at the Shawano...

Martin J. Hess

Martin J. Hess

Sep 21, 2014

Martin "Mike" J. Hess Sr., age 77 of Shawano, WI, formerly of Des Plaines, IL passed away on September 21, 2014 in Shawano. Born on January 24, 1937 in Des Plaines, IL he is the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Drenth) Hess. In 1957 Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served during the Korean War until...

Elmo C. Wolf

Elmo C. Wolf

Sep 21, 2014

Elmo C. Wolf, age 88, was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Elmo was born on February 25, 1926 to Louis and Margaret (Lemke) Wolf in the Town of Washington, Shawano County. He graduated from Bonduel High School. In his earlier years he enjoyed working on the family farm. On May 31, 1958, he married...

James F Nelson

James F Nelson

Sep 18, 2014

James F. Nelson, age 78 of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 in Shawano. He was born on February 23, 1936 to the late Reuben & Hazel (Tollerud) Nelson. Jim is a graduate of Michigan State University in 1960 and sang in the Michigan State Men's Glee Club. On November 11, 1961 he was united in marriage to...

James W Knuese

James W Knuese

Sep 17, 2014

James W. Knuese, age 64 of Shawano, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. James was born on June 27, 1950 in Milwaukee to the late Ray and Ruth Knuese. James was a peaceful, kind hearted man who loved having fun with his family and friends. James is survived by: his significant other, Joleen Hawpetoss; his children, Kristen...

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