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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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