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Charles Anthony Wynos

Charles Anthony Wynos

Feb 7, 2025

Charles Anthony Wynos, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Milwaukee. Charles was born on July 27, 1975, in Milwaukee to the late Rosanna Wynos. In his free time, he loved listening to old school R&B and rap. He also had a passion for cooking. Some of his most notable...

Eileen R. Elertson

Eileen R. Elertson

Feb 7, 2025

Eileen R. Elertson, (nee Mathison) age 86, went home to her Lord and Savior, on February 7, 2025, at Shawano Health Services, in the love of her dear family. Mom was born on the Mathison family farm near Lunds, to Delia (Cornelious) Mathison and Almon Mathison on September 18th, 1938.  She grew up part of the Jerusalem...

Priscilla M. Thunder

Priscilla M. Thunder

Feb 6, 2025

Priscilla M. Thunder, age 80, of Neopit passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025, in Appleton. Priscilla was born on August 23, 1944, in Keshena to the late Benjamin and Helen (Shawano) Notinokey. In her free time, she enjoyed doing puzzles, scratch-offs, checking Facebook and trips to the casino to play the slots. Priscilla loved traveling and...

Marlin L. "Manzie" Waupoose

Marlin L. "Manzie" Waupoose

Feb 6, 2025

Marlin L. "Manzie" Waupoose, Sr., Menominee Tribal Member, age 64, of Keshena, passed away from illness on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin.  Manzie was born on April 5, 1960, in Shawano, Wisconsin.

Manzie was united in marriage to his beautiful wife Jerilyn "Bedo" Shawano on July 16, 1994. He was a...

Mary Christine Banaszak

Mary Christine Banaszak

Feb 4, 2025

Mary Christine Banaszak (née Gillessen), born on December 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Pulcifer, Wisconsin. Mary was 75 years old.

Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Sagert) Gillessen, Sr. Mary grew up in a close-knit family. She was the youngest...

Olga Barbara “Kenēhsaeh Metāēmoh” Doran

Olga Barbara “Kenēhsaeh Metāēmoh” Doran

Feb 1, 2025

Olga Barbara "Kenēhsaeh Metāēmoh" (Little Eagle Woman) Doran, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday February 1, 2025, in Clintonville. Olga was born on December 4, 1944, in Keshena to the late, Miles and Rose (Frechette) Tourtillott. She worked as a CNA, tree plantations, a caretaker and a secretary at the Menominee clinic and...

Ellen A. Schreiber

Ellen A. Schreiber

Feb 1, 2025

Ellen Adeana (Mohawk) Schreiber, an enrolled member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe, age 88, of Bowler, WI passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Shawano. Ellen was born on June 7, 1936, in the Town of Red Springs daughter of Milford (Riley) Mohawk, Sr. and Elizabeth (Liza) (Welch) Mohawk....

Mark Peter Bannister

Mark Peter Bannister

Jan 31, 2025

Mark Peter Bannister, age 36, of Bonduel, transitioned from his physical self to his spirit self in a tragic snowmobile accident on Friday January 31, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1988, in Bloomer, Wisconsin to Peter Bannister and Sandra (Hebert) Bannister. Mark was an incredible person full of life, love and adventure. He touched the...

Rae Louise "Mud Turtle" Gatz

Rae Louise "Mud Turtle" Gatz

Jan 31, 2025

Rae Louise "Mud Turtle" "Ray of Sunshine" (Miller) Gatz, age 68 of Keshena, the daughter of the late Theodore and Lorraine (Turney) Miller, died on Friday January 31, 2025, in Shawano.  Rae was born June 13, 1956, in Keshena. She graduated from Shawano Highschool in 1976.  In 1980, she married Timothy Gatz on Lamotte Lake in Keshena....

John Michael Zahringer

John Michael Zahringer

Jan 29, 2025

John Michael Zahringer, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Appleton. John was born on August 2, 1952, in Shawano to the late Francis and Mavis (Heaton) Zahringer. He spent time overseas and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. On December 5, 1981, John was...

Marion J. Voelz

Marion J. Voelz

Jan 29, 2025

Marion J. Voelz, age 95, passed away peacefully at Shawano Health Services on Wednesday January 29, 2025. Marion was born on November 9, 1929, in the Town of Center to William C. and Viola (Holz) Uhlenbrauck. Following graduation from Appleton East High School, Marion worked for Appleton Power and Light Company then moved to Milwaukee to be...

Mark Allen Vigue, Ii.

Mark Allen Vigue, Ii.

Jan 27, 2025

Mark Allen Vigue II., age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 27, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Mark was born on September 3, 1981, in Shawano, to Mark A. and Vicky (Bubolz) Vigue I. On October 1, 2022, he was united in marriage to Samantha Fredrick in Pella, Wisconsin. In Mark's free time, he enjoyed...

Laverna L. Lamb

Laverna L. Lamb

Jan 27, 2025

On January 27, 2025, at the age of 99, the Lord called LaVerna L. Lamb to her heavenly home where she was reunited with her husband, Jim and son, David.

LaVerna was born on December 26, 1925, to the late Adolph and Lena (Deering) Marohl, in the Town of Washington, Cecil. She graduated...

Maurice Emroy Ninham

Maurice Emroy Ninham

Jan 25, 2025

Maurice Emroy Ninham, enrolled member of the Oneida Nation, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Saturday January 25, 2025, at the Anna John Nursing Home in Oneida, Wisconsin. Maurice was born on April 6, 1939, in the Town of Red Springs, Gresham, Wisconsin he was the son of Morris "Buckshot" Ninham and Collen Estelle...

Deanna B. Kenote

Deanna B. Kenote

Jan 25, 2025

Deanna B. Kenote, age 85, of Keshena passed away on Saturday January 25, 2025, in Shawano. Deanna was born on April 7, 1939, in Keshena to the late Julius and Geraldine (Cota) Boivin. She loved to travel with her friends, take cruises and was on a mission to visit each state in the United States.

Jean Constance Galligan

Jean Constance Galligan

Jan 24, 2025

Jean Constance (Boex) Galligan, 88, of Green Bay, WI, formerly of Cecil, WI, and Arlington Heights, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Jean was born in April 1936 to James and Ruth (Murray) Boex and grew up on the west side of Green Bay.  Her future husband,...

Roger Alvin Kriefall

Roger Alvin Kriefall

Jan 23, 2025

Roger Alvin Kriefall, age 93 , passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Roger was born on July 17, 1931, in Shawano to the late Alvin and Malinda (Otto) Kriefall. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church- Hermansfort; where he was a lifelong member. Roger graduated from Shawano High School...

James Russell "Jim" Rush, Sr.

James Russell "Jim" Rush, Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

James Russell "Jim" Rush, Sr., 77, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2025, surrounded by his family at home in Shawano. Jim was born on September 18, 1947, in Gillett to the late Russell and Mildred (Rubino) Rush. He played football at Gillett High School. On April 8, 1967, Jim was united in marriage to LaVonna Huntington...

Michael Paul Galland

Michael Paul Galland

Jan 21, 2025

Michael Paul Galland, age 73, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2025, at his home in Shawano. Michael was born on May 5, 1951, in Shawano to the late Gene and Violet (Swinton) Galland. He graduated from Shawano High School. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Airforce. He worked at Little Rapids for 25...

Mary Jo Pecore

Mary Jo Pecore

Jan 21, 2025

Mary Jo Pecore, age 48, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday January 21, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee on July 31, 1976. Mary enjoyed feeding and watching her wildlife and took pride in her job as a slot attendant at North Star Casino.

Mary is survived by her...

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