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Michael J Smith

Michael J Smith

Sep 17, 2014

Michael J. Smith, age 48 of Keshena, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 in Green Bay. Michael was born on October 8, 1965 in Shawano to Joseph L. and Dorothy (Winneshiek) Smith. Michael lived most of his life in the Neopit area and worked at Menominee Tribal Enterprises. He enjoyed riding around, hunting, fishing and most importantly Michael loved...

Joseph N. Brazgel, Jr.

Joseph N. Brazgel, Jr.

Sep 17, 2014

Joseph N. Brazgel, Jr., age 80 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1934 to the late Joseph N. and Phyllis (Hapak) Brazgel, Sr. Joseph served his country by enlisting in the Air Force. He loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. Joseph also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most...

Eleanor Martin

Eleanor Martin

Sep 16, 2014

Eleanor Martin, age 82, of Gresham, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born on March 4, 1932 in the Town of Seneca to the late Louis J. and Sophronia (Doxtator) Hammer. On August 2, 1948 she was united in marriage to Harvey Martin who preceded her in death on August 14, 2000. Eleanor is survived by: her...

Walter Wayne Erdmann

Walter Wayne Erdmann

Sep 16, 2014

Walter W. Erdmann, age 62 of Marinette, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Walter was born in Shawano on May 9, 1952 to the late Roy and Elaine (Hopper) Erdmann. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1970. Walter enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam. Walter enjoyed his visits with the veterans and playing cards with them,...

Dennis Lloyd Cairns

Dennis Lloyd Cairns

Sep 15, 2014

Dennis L. Cairns, age 70 of Bonduel, died at home on Monday, September 15, 2014, having lived a life long journey with Type I diabetes since childhood. Born on July 15, 1944 in River Falls, he is the son of the late Lloyd and Florence (Cornwell) Cairns. On August 28, 1965, Dennis was united in marriage to Karen J. Hart...

Claire Tucker

Claire Tucker

Sep 15, 2014

Claire A. Tucker, age 79 of Neopit, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014. She was born on February 8, 1935 to the late Leonard and Mary (Lawe) Tucker. Claire was born in Keshena and lived in California, Hawaii and Chicago and returning to Neopit. She was the first female Marine from the Menominee Reservation. Claire is survived by: her...

Elinor I Strong

Elinor I Strong

Sep 14, 2014

Elinor I. Strong, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Born on August 29, 1921 in Brillion, WI she is the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lambordena (VanHolls) Richter. On September 3, 1940 Elinor was united in marriage to Harry J. Strong who preceded her in death. Elinor was President of the Clintonville VFW in...

Sanford "Butch" K Hoffman

Sanford "Butch" K Hoffman

Sep 12, 2014

Sanford K. "Butch" Hoffman, 76, Shawano, formerly of Gresham, began his Eternal journey returning to his Father in Heaven on Friday, September 12th, 2014 after a brief but terminal illness. Born on January 30th, 1938, Herman Township, Shawano County, Sanford was the son of the late Alexander and Selma A. (Heins) Hoffman. He was united in marriage to Carol M....

Albert A Voelz, Jr.

Albert A Voelz, Jr.

Sep 11, 2014

Albert A. Voelz, Jr., age 79 of Tigerton, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Born on January 20, 1935 on his family dairy farm, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Amanda (Reinke) Voelz, Sr. Albert graduated from Bowler High School and later went on to technical school in Wausau where he earned his Associates degree...

June Miller

June Miller

Sep 7, 2014

As of 12:15 9/10/14 all services including visitation & wake service has been moved to the Neopit Community Center. June Miller, age 90 of Neopit, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1924 to the late Frederick and Sarah Ann (Duquain) Tebeau. June was a nurse and worked at...

Ruth Anna Gudinas

Ruth Anna Gudinas

Sep 5, 2014

Ruth Anna Gudinas completed her full circle and walked on from this earthly life on Friday night, September 5, 2014, at the age of 82 years. Ruth lived an extraordinary life of love, laughter, and genuine service to others through all her years. These last years, Ruth lived with Alzheimer's disease - and she did so with grace, good humor...

Kenny J. Latender

Kenny J. Latender

Sep 4, 2014

Kenny J. LaTender, age 39 of Middle Village, passed away on September 4, 2014 in Green Bay. Kenny was born on September 19, 1974 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Simon and Carol (Vigue) LaTender. On June 7, 1997 Kenny was united in marriage to MeShan Beauprey. He worked and lived all his life on the Menominee Reservation. Kenny was a great...

Ruth L Miller

Ruth L Miller

Sep 2, 2014

Ruth L. Miller, age 90 of the Town of Herman, passed away on September 2, 2014 in Oconto Falls. Born on February 11, 1924 in Dupont, WI, she was the daughter of the late William and Lilly (Arndt) Begrow. On October 9, 1943 Ruth was united in marriage to Carl L. Miller who preceded her in death on July 19,...

Cecil G Reedy

Cecil G Reedy

Sep 1, 2014

Cecil Reedy, age 85 of Gresham, passed away September 1, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1929 to the late George and Elenore (Schoenfeld) Reedy. On December 12, 1950 Cecil enlisted in the United States Army and served his country for 2 years before being honorably discharged. On July 11, 1959, Cecil was united in marriage to Esther Buth....

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...

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