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Laurel M. Rothwell

Laurel M. Rothwell

Dec 21, 2014

Laurel M. Rothwell, age 91 of Shawano, died on Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Shawano. Laurel was born on February 6, 1923 in Town of Herman, Shawano Co., the daughter of Otto and Ida (Marquardt) Waegli. She graduated from Shawano High School and Carrol College. In 1946, she was united in marriage to H. Gordon Rothwell who preceded her in...

Lenore Marie Albers

Lenore Marie Albers

Dec 20, 2014

Lenore Marie Albers, age 87 of Keshena, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Keshena. She was born on February 16, 1927 in Chicago to the late Arthur and Nell (Malloy) Lenzer. Lenore attended St. Sylvester Grammer School and graduated from Providence High School. Lenore was united in marriage to Jack Henry Albers on June 26, 1948. They initially made...

Keith A Raasch

Keith A Raasch

Dec 18, 2014

Keith A. Raasch, age 71 of Gresham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Keith was born on September 27, 1943 in Shawano, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Davids) Raasch. On October 16, 1965 he was united in marriage to Mary Bauman in Gresham. Keith lived in the...

Eddamae Bohardt

Eddamae Bohardt

Dec 17, 2014

EddaMae Bohardt, age 79 of Shawano, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. EddaMae was born on September 11, 1935 in Tigerton, the daughter of the late Earl and Wilma (Reinhart) Kauffman. On August 4, 1951, EddaMae was united in marriage to Otis "Walter" Bohardt, Jr. at Peace United Church of Christ. Walter preceded her in death on January 8, 2010....

Helen Mary Johanek

Helen Mary Johanek

Dec 17, 2014

Helen M. Johanek, age 90 of Shawano, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Helen was born on July 15, 1924 in Oconto Falls, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Novak) Chlopek. On November 24, 1945, Helen was united in marriage to Alois L. Johanek at St. Kasimir Catholic Church in Krakow. Alois preceded her in death on May...

Albert E Reinke, Jr.

Albert E Reinke, Jr.

Dec 16, 2014

Albert E. Reinke, Jr., age 84, of Pulaski, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Albert was born on January 28, 1930 in the Town of Angelica, the son of the late Albert and Hertha A. (Wudtke) Reinke, Sr. On January 5, 1950 he was united in marriage to Pauline "Dolly" Zielinski in Shawano. Albert was a life-long member of the...

Anna May Opperman

Anna May Opperman

Dec 13, 2014

Anna May Opperman, age 76 of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at home, with her family at her side while "Silent Night" played in the background. Anna was born on August 31, 1938 in Zionsville, IN; she is the daughter of the late Orval and Helen (Nagle) Case. Anna met her future husband, Frederick H. Opperman, on...

Frank Duane Gille

Frank Duane Gille

Dec 12, 2014

Frank D. Gille, age 56 of Shawano, died on Friday, December 12, 2014 in Shawano. He was born on November 19, 1958 in Milwaukee; he is the son of the late Frederick W. and Mildred H. (Schroeder) Gille. On June 27, 1991 Frank was united in marriage to Tamm Koeller at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Muskego. He enjoyed building...

John A. Boivin Iii

John A. Boivin Iii

Dec 12, 2014

John A. Boivin III, age 30 of Neopit, died on Friday, December 12, 2014. On July 31, 1984 in Shawano, John was born to John Boivin, Jr. and the late Rayma Heath. John spent his whole life in the Neopit area where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the lake lot. He loved driving in the woods and watching...

Merlin Wruck

Merlin Wruck

Dec 8, 2014

Merlin "Merlie" Wruck, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 8, 2014 while watching his beloved Packers. Merle was born in Shawano on April 13, 1952 the son of the late Reuben and Phyllis (Laude) Wruck. He attended school in Gresham and after graduating he went on to attend UW Oshkosh, receiving a degree in business....

Lifeson Wudtke

Lifeson Wudtke

Dec 8, 2014

Lifeson McCaslin Wudtke, age 4 of Mattoon, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with many medical issues. Lifeson was born on February 14, 2010 in Wausau, to Nicholas and Jenene (Forstner) Wudtke. Lifeson loved to snuggle and be held by his parents, especially while being read to by his...

Robert W Doxtator

Robert W Doxtator

Dec 8, 2014

Robert W. Doxtator, age 63 of Gresham, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 in Green Bay. He was born in Algoma on April 18, 1951, is the son of the late Benjamin and Bessie (Davids) Doxtator. Robert proudly served in the United States Airforce and is a member of the Mohican Veterans. On December 22, 1990, in Waukesha, Robert...

Brian School

Brian School

Dec 8, 2014

Brian N. School, age 53, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, December 8, 2014, at his home in Cecil. Brian was born on August 29, 1961 in Kaukauna to Evelyn (Fisher) School and the late William School. On May 25, 1985 Brian was united in marriage to Christy Kreitmaier in Sheboygan. The couple enjoyed 29 wonderful years together. Brian enjoyed hunting...

James Simmons, Jr

James Simmons, Jr

Dec 6, 2014

James F. Simmons, Jr., age 64 of Weyauwega, formerly of Menominee County, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Weyauwega. James was born on June 16, 1950, in Keshena, the son of the late James and Delores (Tourtillott) Simmons Sr. Survivors include his two sisters. Burial will be in the spring at the St. Anthony Cemetery in Neopit.

Phyllis I Knowles

Phyllis I Knowles

Dec 6, 2014

Phyllis Ione Knowles, age 76 of Tilleda, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Weston, WI. She was born on July 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Harold and Jeanette (Lory) Appleby and has lived in this area for the past 14 years. On February 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Knowles...

Larry W. Nohr

Larry W. Nohr

Dec 5, 2014

Larry Nohr, age 72, of Bonduel, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014. Born March 13, 1942 to the late Wesley and Esther (Rosenbaum) Nohr, Larry grew up in Bonduel and attended Bonduel schools. After graduation, he started his career as a truck driver. Larry worked for various companies before retiring from Packerland Transport after more than 30 years of service...

Joan Kranzusch (Bazile)

Joan Kranzusch (Bazile)

Dec 4, 2014

Joan D. Kranzusch, age 82, of Shawano, formally of Black Creek, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. Joan was born on July 24, 1932 in Split Rock to the late Joe and Annie (Kersten) Bazile. Joan was united in marriage on May 28, 1955 to Elmer Kranzusch in Appleton. The couple owned and operated Village Bakery in Black Creek for...

Karlene R Janssen

Karlene R Janssen

Dec 4, 2014

Karlene R. Janssen, age 70, of Shawano, formerly of Little Chute, passed away on Thursday, December 04, 2014 in Shawano. She was born on November 12, 1944 in Freedom, WI to the late Theodore and Ruth (Appleton) Meulemans. On June 4, 1964 Karlene was united in marriage to Don Janssen at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. Karlene enjoyed her winters...

Robert J Roberts

Robert J Roberts

Dec 2, 2014

Robert "Bob" Roberts, 85 years old, of Shawano, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Born on April 26, 1929, in Stevens Point, WI, he is the son of the late Anton and Agnes (Przybylski) Wroblewski. He attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1947. Bob graduated from Coyme Technical Institute in Chicago, specializing...

Kenneth E Rosenow

Kenneth E Rosenow

Dec 2, 2014

Kenneth E. Rosenow, age 82 of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014. Ken was born on January 28, 1932 in Belle Plaine to the late Edwin J & Margaret (Wing) Rosenow. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1950 and was proud to be a member of the school's championship track relay team. On June 2, 1956,...

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