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James R. Sell

James R. Sell

Aug 8, 2014

James R. Sell, age 80 of Gresham formerly of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday August 8, 2014. Born on January 30, 1934 in Appleton, he was the son of the late Harry and Sophie (Rusch) Sell. Jim married Sharon on Feb 7, 1976. Jim was a member of St. John Lutheran Church-Hermansfort. Jim was the owner/operator of...

Vernon L. Ainsworth

Vernon L. Ainsworth

Aug 7, 2014

Vernon L. Ainsworth, age 79 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 in Appleton. Born October 29, 1934 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Henry and Pauline (DeSwarte) Ainsworth. On August 17, 1963 he was united in marriage to Betty Thimke in Shawano. Together they made their home on his family farm, which was established in...

Patricia E Perez

Patricia E Perez

Aug 6, 2014

Patricia E. Perez, age 76 of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Green Bay. Born on September 10, 1937 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late William and Rose (Deer) Pocan. Patricia was united in marriage on February 6, 1965 to Louis Perez. Patricia enjoyed going to the casino, but more than anything, she loved spending...

David A Kulinski

David A Kulinski

Aug 5, 2014

David A. Kulinski, age 48 of Gresham, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born on June 2, 1966 in Milwaukee, he is the son of the late Florian Kulinski and JoAnn (Schlueter) Kulinski. David resided in several places including Cecil, Stevens Point and El Paso, Texas. David was a friendly person and enjoyed helping out his neighbors and friends. He...

Gary Ralph Stevens

Gary Ralph Stevens

Aug 3, 2014

Gary R. Stevens, age 50 of Bowler, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, from injuries sustained on his 2014 Ultra Classic Motorcycle. Born November 18, 1963 in Janesville, the son of Ralph Stevens and Elsa Church. Gary was an adventure enthusiast and thrill seeker who liked his toys. He was a great guy who could make friends with anyone and...

Telka N Novak

Telka N Novak

Aug 3, 2014

Telka N. Novak, age 68 of Oneida and Bowler, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 in Shawano. Born on May 28, 1946 she is the daughter of the late Nelson and Rebecca (Schuyler) Ninham. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Novak on August 5, 1994. Telka worked as a CNA for the Ella Besaw Center. She was a...

Margie B. Johnson

Margie B. Johnson

Jul 31, 2014

Margie B. Johnson, 86, of Eau Claire, WI began her heavenly journey on Thursday, July 31, 2014, under the loving care of the Clairemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her daughters by her side. Joining her "big brother" Bobby on February 9, 1928, Margie is the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Reinhardt) Benjamin. Margie lived in Nelson, Maxville...

Beatrice M Gipp

Beatrice M Gipp

Jul 30, 2014

Beatrice M. Gipp, age 94 of Racine, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Racine. Born in Cecil, she is the daughter of the late Paul and Hattie (Schutt) Galleske. She was united in marriage to Wilbert Gipp at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Wilbert preceded her in death in 1994. Beatrice loved flower and vegetable gardening. She...

Violet Odena Kreklow

Violet Odena Kreklow

Jul 29, 2014

Violet O. (Gueths) Kreklow, age 88 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Shawano. Born and baptized on July 3, 1926, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Zimdars) Gueths. Violet was confirmed June 11, 1939 at the Stoney Hill St. Paul Lutheran church by Pastor E.H. Berfiend. On September 29, 1962 she was united...

Warren "Jim" Allan Born

Warren "Jim" Allan Born

Jul 26, 2014

Warren "Jim" A. Born age 89, of Bonduel, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Shawano. Born on September 14, 1924 in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Art Manthei and the late Violet Born. He was united in marriage to Margaret Kranning on February 19, 1949. They made their home in the Town of Washington for...

Barbara Frechette-Kelley

Barbara Frechette-Kelley

Jul 24, 2014

Barbara Frechette-Kelley, age 78, passed away Thursday evening, July 24, 2014 in Gresham. Born on November 5, 1935 in Keshena, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Sarah (Irving) Frechette. On November 15, 1986 she was united in marriage to Ellsworth A. Kelley; he preceded her in death in 1989. Living most of her life in the Keshena...

William M Pyawasay, Sr.

William M Pyawasay, Sr.

Jul 23, 2014

William M. Pyawasay, Sr., age 89 passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Keshena. William was born in Keshena on November 27, 1924 to the late Mitchell and Pauline (LaFrambois) Pyawasay. William enlisted in the Navy and served in WWII on the U.S.S Harrison. William was united in marriage to Jacqualine M. Menore on June 13, 1946. In 1957, they...

Violet E. Tucker

Violet E. Tucker

Jul 20, 2014

Violet E. Tucker, age 75 of Neopit passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Green Bay. Violet was born in Keshena on February, 21, 1939 to the late Dennison and Mary Jane (Askenette) James, Sr. On February 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to Robert J. Tucker. Violet loved spending time with her family, especially at the "James Gang"...

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...

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