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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...
Elaine A. Rankin
Oct 3, 2013
Elaine Anne Rankin, age 94 of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 in Seymour. Born on August 10, 1919 in Seymour, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mable (Steffen) Kailhofer. Elaine grew up in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School. On March 30, 1946 she was united in marriage to Jeff Rankin in Waukesha. After...
Jock T. Penn
Oct 3, 2013
Jock Penn, age 71, died at home in Shawano on October 2. Jock graduated from Shawano High School in 1960, went to UW Madison for one year, and then joined the U.S. Army where he worked in army intelligence. He later received his BA in journalism from San Francisco State University in 1973 and his law degree from the University...
Jean Marie Waupoose
Oct 2, 2013
Jean Marie Waupoose, age 78 of Neopit, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Waukegan, IL. Born on August 12, 1935 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Tucker) Heath. On February 20, 1954 she was united in marriage to LeRoy J. "Woodchuck" Waupoose in Keshena. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1976....
Deborah A. Wayka
Oct 1, 2013
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Wayka, age 54 of Neopit, passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2013 after a long illness. Born on March 4, 1959 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Louise "Marie" (Waupoose) Wayka. Debbie enjoyed playing two-card, cooking, camping, bowling, riding in the woods, fishing, watching her family play softball, watching the Packers and Brewers,...
Otto Wagner, Jr.
Oct 1, 2013
Otto Wagner, Jr., age 86 of the Town of Hartland, passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2013 in Shawano. Born on September 10, 1927 in the Town of Hartland, he was the son of the late Otto and Ida (Krause) Wagner. Otto lived his entire life on the family farm in the Town of Hartland. He also worked as a mechanic...
Sam W. House, Sr.
Sep 29, 2013
Sam W. House, Sr., age 79 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 in Appleton. Born on October 17, 1933 in Dickson County, TN, he was the son of the late Pauletta (Carr) Snead. On January 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to Shirley A. Anderson in Chicago, IL. After marriage the couple moved to the Town of...
Thomas E. Juedes
Sep 29, 2013
Thomas Edward Juedes, age 67 of California, formerly of Shawano, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 in California. Born on October 27, 1945 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Emil E. and Irma (Burmeister) Juedes. Thomas had lived in California for the past 8 years. Thomas is survived by: 2 sisters, Sheryl Vomastic of Shawano, Jolene (Rev....
Beatrice J. Hoberg
Sep 24, 2013
Beatrice Josephine Hoberg, age 98 of Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at her home. Born on January 17, 1915 in Stangelville in Kewaunee County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Krines) Konop. On June 16, 1945 she was united in marriage to Harold G. Hoberg in Stangelville. Harold preceded her in death on...
Samuel P. Hawpetoss, Sr.
Sep 24, 2013
Samuel Paul Hawpetoss, Sr., age 89 of Neopit, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Shawano. Born on August 9, 1924 in McCord, he was the son of the late Paul and Josephine (Jack) Hawpetoss. Samuel was proud to have served his country in the United States Navy for more than three years during World War II. At the time...
Fred C. Pieper
Sep 23, 2013
Fred C. "Smiley" Pieper, age 79 of Gresham, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at his home. Born on October 27, 1933 in Sampson, he was the son of the late Fred and Ida (Hess) Pieper. On September 5, 1970 he was united in marriage to Renee Hoffman in Michigan. Fred worked for Foreway Express for more than 28 years....
Marjorie E. Tischler
Sep 20, 2013
Marjorie Elaine "Mutzy" Tischler, age 87 of Shawano, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 in Shawano. Born on March 4, 1926 in Bonduel, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Hilda (Boerst) Karrow. Mutzy lived most of her life in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School. On April 14, 1949 she was united in marriage...
Colleen L. Smith
Sep 20, 2013
Colleen Lynn "Jem-E-Wan Jun De-Qua" Smith, Clan Mother of the Bear Clan, Ottawa Nation, age 64 of Cecil, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 in Appleton. Born on August 28, 1949 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Lillian R (Hefele) Briggs. On February 26, 1972 she was united in marriage to Jody W. Smith...
Jacqueline Ann Liesner
Sep 19, 2013
Jacqueline Ann Liesner, age 84 of Bonduel, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on September 29, 1928 in Marshfield, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Alice (Powell) Rizzi. On July 23, 1949 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Liesner in Spencer. Throughout her life, Jacqueline worked at various restaurants as...
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