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Laura J. Ragland
Jun 2, 2013
Laura Jane Ragland, age 35 of Oneida, was released into the Lord's loving arms on June 2, 2013. She leaves behind: her husband, M.C. Ragland; 3 children, Sylvia Anne, Kayla Eve and M.C. Ragland III; her mother; her paternal grandparents; 3 sisters; a brother; a brother-in-law; God parents; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Laura was preceded in death by: her...
Richard B. Campshure
Jun 1, 2013
Richard Bernard "Dick" Campshure, age 81, passed on June 1, 2013 after a long illness. Dick was born March 9, 1932 to Bernard and Camille (Ponkratz) Campshure. He proudly served in the United States Army and then in the United States Marines Corps during the Korean Conflict. After many years of adventure and misadventure, he wed his wife, Virginia Rowinski...
Keith A. Degener
May 28, 2013
Keith Allen Degener, age 51 of Elcho, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Wausau. Born on September 3, 1961 in Shawano, he was the son of Marcella (Krause) Degener and the late Roland Degener. Keith was raised in the Shawano area and later moved to Sherwood. He then returned to the Shawano area and one year ago made his...
Violet M. Hinz
May 27, 2013
Violet May Hinz, age 86 of Bonduel, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in Bonduel. Born on July 22, 1926, in the Town of Hartland, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Frieda (Kuehl) Buss. Violet lived all of her life in the Bonduel area. On June 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Vern W. Hinz...
Shirley A. House
May 27, 2013
Shirley A. House Shirley Ann House, age 77 of Shawano, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013. Born on April 11, 1936 in Centerville, TN, she was the daughter of Belva W. (Wiley) Gleaves and the late Will Stanley Anderson. Shirley lived in Centerville before moving to Chicago where she met her future husband, Sam W. House. The couple was married...
Velma B. Hammer Marchan
May 23, 2013
Velma B. Hammer Marchan, age 79 of Embarrass, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Pine Manor Care Center. Born on February 11, 1934 in the Town of Seneca, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Sophrona (Doxtator) Hammer. In 1957 she was united in marriage to Tomas Marchan in Shawano. He preceded her in death in 1991....
Peggy Bartelt Zuleger
May 23, 2013
Peggy Bartelt Zuleger, age 53 of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Oshkosh. Born on January 2, 1960 in Shawano, she was the daughter of Del Zuleger and the late Beverly (Gagnow) Zuleger. Peggy lived in the Bonduel area most of her life and was a graduate of the Bonduel High School. On September 29, 1979 she was...
Edna C. Peterman
May 23, 2013
Edna Claire Peterman, age 84 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Shawano. Born on May 19, 1929 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Hubbard) Zeitler. On March 2, 1948 she was united in marriage to Harvey Peterman in Shawano. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2007....
Calvin F. Brockman
May 22, 2013
(Please note - the date of death for Calvin is incorrect in the heading. This was done so that he would be listed with the current services, as they are listed by date of death. The correct date of death is May 17, 2013. We apologize for any confusion. ~Swedberg Funeral Home) Calvin F. Brockman, 86, passed away on May...
Dale O. Eberlein
May 22, 2013
Dale Orin Eberlein, age 64, passed away at his home in Shawano on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Born on January 18, 1949 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Frederick and Frances (Jorgens) Eberlein. Dale graduated from Shawano High School in 1967 and two years later enlisted with the United States Navy where he was stationed on the...
Anthony Reiter
May 20, 2013
Anthony "Reiter Boy" Reiter, age 71 of Keshena, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in Appleton. Born on September 4, 1941 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Antone and Alegria (Dick) Reiter. After attending high school, Anthony enlisted with the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years. After his discharge, he worked in...
Leon F. Wychesit, Sr.
May 20, 2013
Leon Felix Wychesit, Sr., age 75 of Gillett, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on April 10, 1938 in Keshena, he was the son of Henry and Philanema (Sheshequon) Wychesit. In his younger years, Leon worked as a union truck driver in Chicago before returning to this area. In...
Thomas Bartz, Sr.
May 20, 2013
Thomas "Flat" Bartz, Sr., age 76 of Mountain, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. Born on September 17, 1936 in Winnetka, IL, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Thelma (Bench) Bartz, Sr. On April 12, 1958 he was united in marriage to Carol Johnson in Evanston, IL. The couple made their home and raised their family...
Ena A. Busch
May 19, 2013
Ena Ann Busch, age 77 of Krakow, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Green Bay. Born on March 9, 1936 in Green Bay, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sylvia (Nelson) Busch. Ena lived in the Krakow area her entire life where she enjoyed tending to her flowers and feeding the birds. She was an avid...
Dorothy M. Seering
May 19, 2013
Dorothy Mae Seering, age 88 of Byron, MN, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 19, 1924 in Embarrass, she was the daughter of the late William and Louise (Koeller) Hildebrandt. Dorothy grew up in Embarrass and attended Wolf River School. Later the family moved to the Bonduel area where Dorothy met her...
Viola F. Powless
May 18, 2013
Viola Frances Powless, age 82 of Shawano, formerly of Neopit, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Shawano. Born on January 18, 1931 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (Hawpetoss) Maskewit. After attending college, Viola lived Chicago for 22 years and in Antigo for a short time. She worked for the U.S. Post Office...
Florence D. Zeuske
May 18, 2013
Florence D. Zeuske, age 89 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Birch Hill Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 6, 1924 in the Town of Grant, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Minnie (Pranke) Kriesel. On June 19, 1943 she was united in marriage to Clyde E. Zeuske in Tigerton....
Dorothy E. Hammel
May 18, 2013
Dorothy Elizabeth Hammel, age 90 of Friendship, formerly of Shawano, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. The former Dorothy Sheetz was born on June 16, 1922 in Waukesha. After college, she started her career in the monastery and later became a nurse in the Children's Ward. Dorothy later owned and operated her own...
Sharilynne Denning
May 16, 2013
Sharilynne Denning, age 72, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 5, 1941 in Cass Lake, MN, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Denning and Letitia (Daily) Denning Caldwell. In April of 1976 she was united in marriage to Dan Demos. After graduating from Shawano High...
Barbara G. Chesna
May 16, 2013
Barbara Gene Chesna, age 69 of Lakewood, daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Chesna, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Private services will be held. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
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