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Lawrence "Skip" John Anderson

Lawrence "Skip" John Anderson

Jul 20, 2014

Skip Anderson, age 78 of Shawano finished his earthly journey on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Skip was born July 28, 1935 in Shawano to the late George "Pat" Anderson and Edna (Sperberg) Anderson. On December 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Sharon Jones. He served in the military from 1959 to 1961 with a stay in Germany. Skip...

Alvin William Christ

Alvin William Christ

Jul 20, 2014

Alvin W. Christ, age 96 of Gresham, passed away July 21, 2014 in Shawano. He was born in Gresham on September 26, 1917 to the late Arthur and Anna (Stuebs) Christ. In April of 1942, he enlisted in the Army, where he served in Normandy, Northern France, and Central Europe and was trained in bomb disposal. On October 20, 1948...

Henry James Waupekenay

Henry James Waupekenay

Jul 15, 2014

Henry James Waupekenay "Hammerin' Hank", age 55 of Keshena began his journey home on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. He was born October 22, 1958 in Keshena, he is the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Neconish) Waupekenay. On December 21, 1995, Henry was united in marriage to Kathi Loomis. Henry really loved hanging out with his family and friends....

Rita Miriam Connahvichnah

Rita Miriam Connahvichnah

Jul 14, 2014

Rita Miriam Connahvichnah, age 65 of Keshena, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Born on February 20, 1949 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Roy and Louise (Mahkimetas) Peterson. On July 3, 1970, Rita was united in marriage to Roderick Connahvichnah in Chicago. The couple started a family and lived in the Chicago area for 16 years...

Shirley Ann Welcing

Shirley Ann Welcing

Jul 13, 2014

Shirley Ann Welcing, age 79 of Bonduel, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. Born on February 15, 1935 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Clara Meyer. On June 12, 1954 she was united in marriage to Raymond Welcing Sr. Shirley was very active in the community of Bonduel; she helped at the Bonduel Civic...

Jane B Pankow

Jane B Pankow

Jul 13, 2014

Jane Barbara Pankow, age 92 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Shawano. Born in Leopolis on February 16, 1922 she is the daughter of the late James and Tillie (Pickas) Aschenbrenner. On June 24, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harold R. Pankow. Jane worked numerous jobs throughout her life. She worked at canning factories, at...

Stephen James Kupsky

Stephen James Kupsky

Jul 12, 2014

Stephen J. Kupsky "Tailgunner Papa", age 58 of Gresham, died on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Born on September 29, 1955 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Eldon and Inez (Gebert) Kupsky. Stephen grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from the Bonduel High School in 1973. Steve served in the Vietnam Era as a weapons mechanic...

Dean "Beaner" William Moesch

Dean "Beaner" William Moesch

Jul 11, 2014

Dean William "Beaner" Moesch, age 79 of Shawano passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 in Shawano. Born on December 27, 1934 in Laona, he is the son of the late Harvey and Bernice (Schultz) Moesch. Dean enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean Conflict. On May 14, 2014 he married Karen Marcks. Dean loved horseback riding and enjoyed...

Bart Allen Basina Iii

Bart Allen Basina Iii

Jul 10, 2014

Bart Allen Basina III infant son of Reannon Hill and Bart Basina, Jr. was born and passed away on July 10, 2014 in Shawano. Bart is survived by: his parents; grandparents, Janilla Dick, Douglas Hill and Bart Basina, Sr.; great grandparents, Delia Basina and Varlin Basina Sr.; uncles, Zachary Mark Hill, Ryan Mitchell Hill and Breyen Basina; aunts, Icele Marie...

Jeremiah "Jerry" Burr

Jeremiah "Jerry" Burr

Jul 9, 2014

Jeremiah "Jerry" Burr, age 85 of Gresham, passed away Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Embarrass. Born on September 26, 1928 in Gresham, he is the son of the late Louis and Mary (Gardner) Burr. Jerry enlisted in the Army on March 5, 1948 and served in both Korea and Japan for which he received 3 Bronze Stars. He liked cars...

Harper Marie Nettles

Harper Marie Nettles

Jul 9, 2014

Harper Marie Nettles infant daughter of Staci Reinert and Ricky "Bubba" Nettles died July 9, 2014 in Shawano. Harper is survived by: her parents and the family dog Ellie Mae, grandparents, Mike and Sharon Reinert of Tigerton, Lisa Nettles of Marion, great grandparents, Joyce Reminger, Helen Reinert, Martha (Larry) Buce, , aunts and uncles, Michelle (Nick) Kielblock of Tigerton and...

Joseph Schwebl

Joseph Schwebl

Jul 9, 2014

Joseph "Joe" Schwebl III, age 55 of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 in Shawano. Born on February 3, 1959 in LaGrange, IL he is the son of Joseph Schwebl Jr. and the late Carol (Marohl) Schwebl. He was employed by the Oneida Casino as a security officer. Joe was known as a "jack of all trades" which...

Daniel E. Sazama

Daniel E. Sazama

Jul 3, 2014

Daniel E. Sazama, age 81 of Shawano, passed away on July 3, 2014 of pancreatic cancer. Born on December 24, 1932 in the Town of Seneca, he is the son the late James and Anna (Steinke) Sazama. After graduating from the Gresham High School in 1950, Daniel proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army which took...

Nancy L Stronach

Nancy L Stronach

Jul 3, 2014

Nancy L. Stronach, age 63 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 in Shawano. Born February 12, 1951, she is the daughter of the late Wilber and Jeanette (Johnson) Stronach. Nancy worked as a hairdresser at Spurgeons; she also worked at Aarrowcast and Maple Lane. Nancy enjoyed helping out at the United Methodist Church. She also enjoyed spending time...

Diane Przybylski

Diane Przybylski

Jul 2, 2014

Diane Przybylski, 66, of Krakow, passed away July 2, 2014. Born February 5, 1948, in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Laedke) Westerfeld. Diane grew up in the Zachow area. After graduating from Bonduel High School, she was employed at the Pulaski shoe factory. On May 16, 1970, she married Larry Przybylski and they settled...

Alex Stephen Mastey

Alex Stephen Mastey

Jul 2, 2014

Alex Stephen Mastey, age 20 passed away on July 2, 2014. Born on May 23, 1994 in Shawano, he is the son of Joe and Karyn (Vargo) Mastey. Alex is a 2012 graduate of the Shawano Community High School and was attending UWGB. He enjoyed playing tennis as well as the guitar and the saxophone, but his passions were photography...

Barbara A Talley

Barbara A Talley

Jul 2, 2014

Barbara A. Talley, age 59, of Pella, passed away on July 2nd, 2014, in Green Bay due to a late discovery of advanced cancer. Born on October 21, 1954 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Dell Steffen. Barb married and 17 years later was widowed to the late Jim Talley. She was a surgical nurse...

David Lloyd Sutherland

David Lloyd Sutherland

Jul 1, 2014

David Lloyd Sutherland passed away July 1, 2014 in Shawano, WI from complications of a brain tumor. Dave was born September 3, 1951 in Lakeview, Michigan and last resided at Canadian Lakes, MI before moving to Shawano in 2012. He was a 1969 graduate of St. Louis High School, with a BA and MA degrees from CMU. Dave was a...

Genevieve Alice Hein

Genevieve Alice Hein

Jul 1, 2014

Genevieve Alice Hein, age 83 of Gillett, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home at Bass Lake surrounded by her family. She was born on October 6, 1930 at South Branch, the daughter of the late Mathias and Genevieve (Pecore) Otradovec. On September 13, 1952 she married Ruben Hein at St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church, South...

Preston Scott Pyawasay

Preston Scott Pyawasay

Jul 1, 2014

Preston Scott Pyawasay, age 63 of Keshena, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born on February 1, 1951 in Keshena, he is the son of William M. Pyawasay, Sr. and the late Jacqualine M. (Menore) Pyawasay. Preston enlisted in the Army and served in Germany. After the service he attended Marquette University for Accounting. His past jobs include working at...

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