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Dorothy M. (Nee Maskewit) Martin
Nov 2, 2013
Dorothy M. Martin, age 72 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at her home. Private family services will be held. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Jack F. Tinsman
Nov 2, 2013
Jack Francis Tinsman, age 88, of the Town of Wescott, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on June 13, 1926 in the Town of Underhill, he was the youngest of ten children born to the late Frank and Bessie (Tyrel) Tinsman. After receiving his diploma, Jack was drafted into the Army Air Force as...
Norman J. Waupoose, Sr.
Oct 29, 2013
Norman Joseph Waupoose, Sr., age 73 of Neopit, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on June 17, 1940 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Albert and Muriel (Fish) Waupoose, Sr. On April 11, 1966 he was united in marriage to Mary M. "Cook" Brooks in Gresham. She preceded him...
Florence E. Knueppel Buelow
Oct 29, 2013
Florence Emma Buelow, age 93 of Bonduel, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Born on December 18, 1919 in the Town of Hartland, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Ehlers) Boerst. On July 23, 1938 she married Edwin Knueppel at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Together the...
Cynthia Lynn Peterson
Oct 28, 2013
Cynthia L. Peterson, age 45, of Bonduel, passed away on Monday, October 28th, 2013 in Appleton surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born in Chicago on January 21, 1968 to Roy and Linda (Tucker) Peterson, Jr. Cynthia took after her grandmother, Mary Tucker, becoming a fabulous cook which earned her the family nickname "Betty Crocker"- her specialty being fry...
Dorothy A. Mohr
Oct 23, 2013
Dorothy Anna Mohr, of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013, on her 99th birthday. Born in Dodge County, she was the oldest of four children born to the late Maxamillion and Regina (Rake) Maier. She was raised on the family farm north of Columbus, WI. After graduating from high school at the age of 16, she attended a county...
Gregory J. Gauthier, Sr.
Oct 22, 2013
Gregory J. Gauthier, Sr., "Māēc Enāēmakim -Big Thunderbird," age 55 of Neopit, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 27, 1958 in Shawano, he was the son of Theodore and Cynthia (Winneshiek) Gauthier, Sr. After attending college, Gregory worked for Menominee Tribal Enterprise. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed camping,...
Doris L. Rugalski
Oct 22, 2013
Doris Lavon Rugalski, age 94, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Born on August 14, 1919 in Freeport, IL, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mirium (Musser) Marle. She married Edward Rugalski in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1973. Doris was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Doris...
Edward W. Ehlert
Oct 19, 2013
Edward W. Ehlert, age 92 of Clintonville, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on September 30, 1921 in Embarrass, he was the son of the late Herman and Ella (Kruse) Ehlert. On July 21, 1944 he was united in marriage to Betty Strong at the Zion Lutheran Church in Embarrass. The couple celebrated nearly...
Delores F.M. Lechterman
Oct 19, 2013
Delores Frieda Mae Lechterman, age 77 of Tilleda, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Born on May 26, 1936 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Hoffmier) Pieper. On October 30, 1954 she was united in marriage to Louis E. Lechterman at the St. Jakobi Lutheran Church in the Town of Richmond. The...
Benjamin Lyle Ninham
Oct 16, 2013
Benjamin Lyle Ninham, age 79 of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on November 27, 1933 in Morgan Siding, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Amy (Leicher) Ninham. In his younger years, Benjamin was an excellent athlete and excelled in all sports. He was inducted into the Menominee Hall of...
David R. Skenandore
Oct 15, 2013
David Raymond Skenandore, age 57 of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in Milwaukee. Born on December 27, 1955 in Milwaukee, he was the son of Evelyn (Metoxen) Skenandore and the late Walter R. Skenandore. On March 6, 1981 he was united in marriage to Geraldine LaFainer in Milwaukee. David worked as a crane operator for a construction company....
Romeald C. Villeneuve
Oct 15, 2013
Romeald Charles "Bud" Villeneuve, age 82 of Greenwood, SC, formerly of the Shawano area, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in South Carolina. Born on February 21, 1931 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Romeald H. and Vivian (Pratt) Villeneuve. Bud was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, honorably serving his country during the Korean...
Caroline K. Hubatch
Oct 14, 2013
Caroline K. Hubatch, age 86 of Shawano, died on Monday, October 14, 2013. Born on November 7, 1926 in Dodge County, she is the daughter of the late Jacob and Caroline (Auck) Pieffle. She worked for Chrysler Outboard in Hartford for many years. Caroline was united in marriage to Dale Hanson, who preceded her in death. She later married Curtis...
Larry J. Welch
Oct 13, 2013
Larry J. Welch, age 37 of Shawano, passed away at his home with his family and friends at his side on Sunday, October 13, 2013 after a courageous 14 month battle with AML Leukemia. Born on October 25, 1975 in Shawano, he was the son of Christine L. (Surprise) Welch and the late Elmer C. Welch, Jr. He grew up...
Orlin F. Felts
Oct 12, 2013
Orlin F. Felts, of Shawano, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2013 on his 93rd birthday. Orlin was born in Shawano, the son of Clarence C. and Ida Felts. He attended St. James Lutheran School, Shawano High School and the University of WI. On October 11, 1940 he married Clara Mae Koonz. Orlin worked with his...
Irene L. Pevonka
Oct 12, 2013
Irene Leonia Pevonka, age 80 of Shawano, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on October 28, 1932 in Naperville, IL, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Elsie (Rowoldt) Grandt. At a very early age the family lost their home to a fire so Irene...
Brett W. Bartholomaus
Oct 11, 2013
Brett William Bartholomaus, age 69 of Bowler, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at his home. Born on January 19, 1944 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Weber and Beatrice (Elmergreen) Bartholomaus. Brett was born and raised in Milwaukee and White Fish Bay, which became the principal settings for his published novel, "Reflection of Evil." As a...
Joan S. Korth
Oct 9, 2013
Joan Shirley Korth, age 79 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013 at Oak Haven. Born on February 4, 1934 in Gresham, she was the daughter of the late Anton and Mathilda (Hoffman) Lechterman. On November 16, 1957 she was united in marriage to Roger M. Korth in the Town of Richmond. The couple owned and operated Korth's General...
Frederick W. Lemke
Oct 7, 2013
Frederick William Lemke, 83, of Gresham, passed away on October 7, 2013 at his home. Fred was born in Gresham to Fred O. and Martha Lemke on June 20, 1930. He was married to Janice Stoehr of Gresham on April 21, 1954 until her death in 1980. Fred married Betty Schwerke on December 26, 1992. In the early 1950s, he...
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