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Linda Joyce Porter

Linda Joyce Porter

Mar 12, 2015

Linda Joyce Porter, age 67, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Shawano. Linda was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 21, 1947 to George and Joyce (Bird) Koons. She enjoyed the theatre, reading, bicycling and loved music. Linda had an adventurous spirit and loved to try new and exciting things. She loved animals and...

Judith Lorenz

Judith Lorenz

Mar 11, 2015

Judith Lorenz, age 75, of Shawano, passed away on March 11, 2015 at Manor Care. Judith was born on August 30, 1940 in Shawano to the late John and Thelma (Berg) Lorenz. Judith is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Mary Burns. A funeral service for Judy will be...

Barbara Jane Tourtillott

Barbara Jane Tourtillott

Mar 7, 2015

Late Saturday morning, March 7th, our beautiful, gracious and loving mother, Barbara Jane Tourtillott, age 68, passed away peacefully in Appleton. Barbara was born on December 4, 1946 in Keshena, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mildred (Fossum) Kaquatosh. Barbara received an Associate degree form UW-Stevens Point and went on to work as an Administrative Assistant for the...

Theodore S Hoffmann, Sr.

Theodore S Hoffmann, Sr.

Mar 5, 2015

Theodore S. Hoffmann, Sr., age 68, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Shawano. Theodore was born on May 9, 1946 in Racine County, to the late Theodore W. and Violena (Vogelman) Hoffmann. He was a graduate of Union Grove High School, Class of 1964. He lived in Racine most his life until he moved to Shawano in...

Dorothea Stern

Dorothea Stern

Mar 5, 2015

Dorothea Josephine Maria Stern, age 98 of Bonduel, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the early hours of Thursday, March 5, 2015. Born on February 13, 1917 in Thornton, Wisconsin, she was the first born of the late George and Helen (Krause) Lehrke, Sr. On December 18, 1935 she married Adolph Stern at St....

Harvey Steffen

Harvey Steffen

Mar 3, 2015

Harvey A. Steffen, 83, of Shawano passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Harvey was born January 13, 1932 in Wausau Wisconsin to Harvey and Margaret (Voelske) Steffen. He graduated from Wausau High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Education. He later earned his Master's Degree in School Administration from the University of...

Maynard E. Fischer

Maynard E. Fischer

Mar 1, 2015

Maynard Fischer, age 76, of Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in Green Bay. Maynard was born in Angelica on May 18th, 1938 to the late Adolph and Minnie (Laub) Fischer. Maynard graduated from Devroy College in Milwaukee and went on to work as an electronics repairman. He enjoyed his job and traveled to many parts of...

Mae Cecilia Chevalier

Mae Cecilia Chevalier

Feb 26, 2015

Mae Cecelia "Betty Ann" Kinney-Chevalier, age 85, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the last full blooded Menominee Indian, born on June 16, 1929 on the Menominee Reservation to the late Louis and Cecelia (Opinesa) Kinney (Kiniew). In 1949 Mae was united in marriage to the late Gordon...

Anton A Hinkens

Anton A Hinkens

Feb 19, 2015

Anton "Joe" Hinkens, age 80, of Shawano passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Appleton. Joe was born to the late Henry and Contessia (Erb) Hinkens on May 31, 1934. Joe went on to join the United States Air Force in 1954. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force base in...

Terry F Schultz

Terry F Schultz

Feb 19, 2015

Terry F. Schultz, age 72, of Shawano, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at his home. Terry was born to the late Frank and Agnes (Behling) Schultz on March 26, 1942. On April 11, 1964, Terry married Beverly Hangartner. He lived his entire life in Shawano and worked for Owen Door until his retirement. Terry was a member of...

James R Demmin

James R Demmin

Feb 18, 2015

James Demmin, age 69, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. James was born on September 30, 1945 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Reuben and Eunice (Vertz) Demmin. James is a graduate of Mishicot High School, Class of 1963. After graduation he was employed by Manitowoc Engineering Cranes Division. He was also...

Martin Malone

Martin Malone

Feb 15, 2015

Martin P. Malone, age 72, of Bowler, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015 in Shawano. Martin was born on September 21, 1942, in the Town of Red Springs, the son of the late Arthur and Cleo (Welch) Malone. Martin lived in Milwaukee for several years before returning to the area in 1993. He enjoyed working on cars, drawing...

Elona Qualheim

Elona Qualheim

Feb 15, 2015

Elona "Lona" Lynn Qualheim, age 50, of Shawano, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Karissa (Fiance Mike Magee) Qualheim of Green Bay and Casey Qualheim of Shawano, her significant other, Greg Mills, her parents, Elon and Florence Case of Antigo, her brother and sisters, Tim (Kathy) Case...

Donald J. Gajewski

Donald J. Gajewski

Feb 15, 2015

Donald J. "Don" Gajewski, age 87, of Shawano passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2015. Don was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1927. As a young man he enjoyed living by Brady Street where he first met his wife, Katie at age 16. At age 17, Don enlisted into the United States Navy. Upon his return...

June Doris Drake

June Doris Drake

Feb 15, 2015

June Doris Drake, age 95, of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Birch Hill Nursing Home. June was born on June 15, 1919 at the family farm in Bartelme Township, Shawano, Co., WI, the daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Giessel) Maas. On September 16, 1939, she married Oscar Drake. She spent most of her life...

Virginia E Jones

Virginia E Jones

Feb 12, 2015

Virginia E. Jones, age 89, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Belle Plaine. Virginia was born on January 23, 1926 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Clara (Schneider) Lechmaier. Virginia was united in marriage to Orval E. Jones on June 18, 1949 in Waukegan, IL. Earl preceded her death on December 20, 1975. She...

Karen Gumaer-Martzke

Karen Gumaer-Martzke

Feb 12, 2015

Karen (Gumaer) Martzke, 60, of the Town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Karen was born November 25, 1954, in Shawano and was the only child of the late Marge (Hill) and Richard Gumaer. Karen graduated from Shawano High School in 1973. She worked at 3-D Metal and WTCH...

Johnny F. Doxtator

Johnny F. Doxtator

Feb 10, 2015

Johnny F. Doxtator, age 75, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Wausau. Johnny was born on November 18, 1939 in the Town of Red Springs, the son of the late Abner and Emma (Mohawk) Doxtator. Johnny proudly served in the United States Army. On March 10, 1968, Johnny was united in marriage to Virginia Swamp and...

Betty J Herlache

Betty J Herlache

Feb 6, 2015

On Friday, February 6, 2015, our mom, Betty J. Herlache, received her heavenly wings and started her journey to be reunited with her beloved husband, Clayton Herlache, her son, Clayton "C.J." Herlache Junior and grandson, Jason David Klaus, as well as several other family members and friends. Mom was born on August 10, 1923 to the late Harry and Martha...

David Frank Katzenmeyer

David Frank Katzenmeyer

Jan 31, 2015

David F. Katzenmeyer, age 49, of the Town of Belle Plaine, passed away on January 31, 2015 in Shawano. David was born on September 6, 1965 to Frank E. and Donna L. (Darrow) Katzenmeyer in Shawano. David had worked on the Edward Krueger farm, at Reinhart Foods in Shawano, and was currently employed at Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton where he...

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