Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

Lore Prien, 98, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Shawano Place Assisted Living.

She was born August 26, 1926, in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Herman and Erna Voss. They moved to the United States from Germany in 1926 in hopes of a better life where they had 3 children. In 1932, the...

Dec 26, 2024

Janice Fay Ecker, age 74 , passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Shawano. Janice was born on March 16, 1950, in Shawano to the late Lawrence and Velma (Suehring) Pringnitz. She graduated from Tigerton High School in 1968. On September 23, 1978, Janice was united in marriage to Conrad Ecker in Split Rock. She worked many...

Dec 22, 2024

Victoria A. "Vickie" Paiser, age 74, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in Shawano. Victoria was born on August 8, 1950, in Appleton to the late Robert and Sondra (Meyer) Ross. While in high school, Vickie met William "Bill" Paiser and on February 15, 1969, Bill and Vickie were united in marriage in Gresham. Vickie worked...

Dec 22, 2024

Itola I. "Babe" Stewart, age 90, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, in Clintonville, Wisconsin. Babe was born on September 28, 1934, in Stambaugh, Michigan to the late Wallace and Hazel (Flauger) Buettner.

Babe is survived by her children, Denise (Sam) Buyukli, LaRon "Butch" (Diane) Laska, Waldine (Basil) Okimosh and Lydell "Pete"...

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Joseph Johnson, age 64, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2024, in Madison. Robert was born on May 19, 1960, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Karen (Severson) Johnson. He enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. In 1978, Robert was united in marriage to Linda (Martin) in Milwaukee; she passed...

Dec 20, 2024

Jerry Grosskreutz, age 71, of Shawano passed away on Friday December 20, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born on September 7, 1953, at Smoky Hill Air Force Base in Selena, Kansas, to the late Roger and Norma (Olson) Grosskreutz. On March 13, 1976, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 20, 2024

Rhonda Rae Bowman gained her angel wings on December 20th, 2024, in Shawano, Wisconsin, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless lives touched.

Rhonda was 75 years young, and an extraordinary individual cherished by all who knew her and lovingly remembered by her significant other for over fifty years, Robert "Bob"...

Dec 17, 2024

James "Jim" F. Warren Jr. age 89, passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2024, in Appleton. Jim was born on December 7, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to James and Sophia Warren. He graduated from Greendale High School and attended college at Marquette University. Jim worked at his father's sporting goods store in Milwaukee and later at Laacke...

Dec 15, 2024

Dorothea Jane Lindner, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Oakhaven Assisted Living in Shawano. She was born on December 21, 1941, in Shawano, Wisconsin to Hubert and Sylvia (Debban) Lindner. She was baptized at St. Jakobi Lutheran Church on January 18 and was confirmed on March...

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth R. Larson, age 85, of Shawano, Wisconsin. Elizabeth who was known as "Betsy" passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024, in De Pere, Wisconsin. Betsy was born on January 28, 1939, in Windham, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Foster Herbert and Virginia Evelyn (Pike) Richards. She grew up on a dairy farm, the third oldest...

Dec 14, 2024

Bailey Joseph Kolaske, age 26, of Bonduel, passed away from the result of a vehicle accident on Saturday morning, December 14, 2024. Born in Appleton, on October 3, 1998, to Dawn (Griesbach) Kolaske and William "Billy" Kolaske III. Bailey graduated from Pulaski High School in 2017. Bailey's life was centered around farming. If he wasn't working on...

Dec 14, 2024

David Brian Szymanski, 69, of Bonduel, Wisconsin, passed away on December 14, 2024. Born on April 10, 1955, in Milwaukee, he was the son of Chester and June Szymanski (Bohlman).

David graduated from West Milwaukee High School and later built a career in the construction, maintenance, and painting industries, where he was well-respected...

Dec 8, 2024

David J. Mastalir, 65, of Kewaunee, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born January 13, 1959, to Catherine and the late Edward Mastalir. Dave was born and raised in Kewaunee. He attended school at Holy Rosary and Kewaunee High School. Dave's work ethic kept him busy, and he was in high demand to...

Dec 8, 2024

Gary Lee McDaniels, age 81, of Bowler passed away on Sunday December 8, 2024, in Wausau. Gary was born on June 1, 1943, to the late Marjorie Stick. Gary enlisted in the United States Army and served his country proudly. He enjoyed his time living in Arizona and his many trips to Mexico. Gary was a talented...

Dec 1, 2024

Lucille L. Wolf, age 92, of Shawano, was called home on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Lucille was born on September 7, 1932, to Werner G. and Augusta E. (Schutt) Braun in Belle Plaine, WI. On May 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmo C. Wolf with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Elmo preceded...

Nov 30, 2024

Ann C. Van Der Linden, age 86, of Shawano passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, at her home. Ann was born on December 20, 1937, in Brown County, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Katherine (Rottier) Calaway. On June 21, 1958, she was united in marriage to Carl George Van Der Linden in De Pere, Wisconsin....

Nov 23, 2024

Ricky Ray "Kizer" Retzlaff, age 73, of Shawano,  passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at his home. Kizer was born to the late Edgar and Lorraine (Rambo) Retzlaff, Sr., on December 14, 1950, in Shawano. On February 7, 1981, he was united in marriage to Mary Hardy at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cecil. Kizer was...

Nov 22, 2024

Mark Anthony LaTender, "Hoss", age 57, passed away on Friday November 22, 2024, in Keshena. Mark was born on August 4, 1967, in Shawano, to Simon and Carol (Vigue) LaTender. Hoss's passion throughout his life was sports. As he got older, Hoss focused on sports trivia and had an impressive wealth of knowledge regarding sports facts. He...

Nov 20, 2024

Calvin L. "Crummy" Klitz, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN. Calvin entered the world on an icy morning weighing only three pounds. He was sent to the Neo-Natal Center for 30 days until he gained some weight. From early on Calvin was affectionately known as Crummy. He graduated from St. Lawrence...

Nov 19, 2024

Kesehanakaut (Thunder Clouds Moving In) Tucker started his journey into the spirit world on Tuesday November 19, 2024, in Wausau, born to Tricia Lyons and Seth Tucker. We will meet again soon; we love you little one.

Kesehanakaut is survived by his parents; brother, Daniel "Awaetok" Hawpetoss; paternal grandparents, Llewellyn Tucker and Danielle...