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Karen Virginia Heins

Karen Virginia Heins

Jun 22, 2013

Karen V. Heins, age 71 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at a local hospital with her family at her bedside. Born on August 24, 1941 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of Edward and the late Eva (Reeves) Solie. On October 13, 1961 she was united in marriage to Mrython Heins in Gresham. Karen was a member...

Sylvia R. Leinberger

Sylvia R. Leinberger

Jun 22, 2013

Sylvia Rae (nee Ladd) Leinberger, age 62, was called home on Saturday, June 22, 2013 after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Born on June 8, 1951 in Keshena, she was the fourth daughter born to Robert and Estelene (Clay) Ladd. As a young adult she left Keshena in pursuit of a college education at the University of WI-Superior, later...

Albert P. Waupoose, Sr.

Albert P. Waupoose, Sr.

Jun 22, 2013

Albert Patrick "Muggers" Waupoose, Sr., age 36 of Keshena, passed into the spirit world unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Keshena. Muggs was born July 7, 1976, the son of Renetta "Ned" Heath and Albert Patrick "Pat" Peters, Jr. Muggs was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being in the woods with his sons and loved the company...

Verna I. E. Wolf

Verna I. E. Wolf

Jun 20, 2013

Verna Ida Emma Wolf, age 96 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 in Appleton. Born on June 9, 1917 in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Kube) Buchert. She was baptized on July 1, 1917 and confirmed on March 29, 1931 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Watertown. She graduated from Elm Grove...

Alvin A. H. Wesenberg

Alvin A. H. Wesenberg

Jun 20, 2013

Alvin Adolf Heinrich Wesenberg, age 87 of Bonduel, was called to his heavenly home on June 20, 2013. He was born on November 30, 1925 to the late Gustav and Olga (Ratz) Wesenberg at their home in Gillett. Alvin married June Bartels on October 8, 1949 at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Green Valley. The couple farmed in Advance...

Roberta A. Ofenbeck

Roberta A. Ofenbeck

Jun 17, 2013

Roberta Ann Ofenbeck, age 83 of the Town of Washington, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home. Born on August 12, 1929 in Mankato, MN, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Xenia (Babcock) Queen. On December 28, 1949 she was united in marriage to Joseph A. Leifermann in Mankato. The couple made their home and...

Michael J. Balthazor, Sr.

Michael J. Balthazor, Sr.

Jun 16, 2013

Michael John Balthazor, Sr., age 63 of Navarino, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 9, 1949 in Wausau, he was the son of the late Orville and Josephine (Mentzel) Balthazor. On July 12, 1969 he was united in marriage to Joyce Jarek in Navarino. Michael worked as a truck...

Shirley M. Strebel

Shirley M. Strebel

Jun 15, 2013

Shirley Mae Strebel, age 79, of Shawano, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Appleton. Born on April 11, 1934 in Baysettlement, WI, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mamie (DeGroot) Jacobs. On July 2, 1955 she was united in marriage to Floyd J. Strebel in Green Bay. Shirley worked as a cook and a baker at...

John O. Tucker, Sr

John O. Tucker, Sr

Jun 13, 2013

John Tucker, Sr., age 63 of Keshena, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Manor Care Nursing Home, Shawano, WI. John was born on October 8, 1949 to the late Clarence and Adelaide (Wilber) Tucker, Sr. In 1974 he married Patricia Dodge Waubanascum. The couple made their home and raised their children on the Menominee Indian Reservation where John worked...

James A. Peterman

James A. Peterman

Jun 13, 2013

James A. Peterman, age 60 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Shawano. Born on December 17, 1952 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Wilbert and Virginia (Hanson) Peterman. James lived in the Shawano area most of his life where he was a member of the St. Jakobi Lutheran Church. On July...

Roger L. Koehler

Roger L. Koehler

Jun 11, 2013

Roger L. Koehler, age 83, a well-known area builder, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 after a seven year battle with multiple myeloma. A Cecil boy through and through, he was born there on June 29, 1929 and raised by Paul and Meta Koehler, enjoying all the small town things - fishing, swimming, skating and shenanigans with the other kids. His...

Donald W. Elmergreen

Donald W. Elmergreen

Jun 9, 2013

Donald William Elmergreen, age 62 of Bowler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Born on March 27, 1951 in Appleton, he was the son of the late Eugene and Marcella Elmergreen. Donald enjoyed collecting antiques, restoring Hit and Miss Gas Engines, playing numerous musical instruments and raising German Shepherds. Donald is survived by: his brothers, Richard (Connie) of...

Agnes S. Styczynski

Agnes S. Styczynski

Jun 7, 2013

Agnes S. Styczynski, age 80 died peacefully at Maple Lane Nursing Home on Friday, June 7, 2013. Born on August 20, 1932 in Chase, Oconto County she is the daughter of the late Andrew and Verna (Dranzek) Jaworski. Agnes was employed at the Shawano County Hospital for many years; after retiring, she volunteered at the St. Elizabeth Hospital and the...

Benjamin O. Garcia

Benjamin O. Garcia

Jun 3, 2013

Deacon Benjamin O. Garcia, age 85 of Shawano, passed away Monday, June 03, 2013 in Shawano. Born on October 9, 1927 in Presidio, TX, he was the son of the late Gustavo and Isabel (Ochoa) Garcia. After high school, Ben enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for 4 years, including 2 years in Korea and a...

Irvin G. Kroenke

Irvin G. Kroenke

Jun 3, 2013

Irvin G. Kroenke, age 92 of the Town of Richmond, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. on June 3, 2013 at Maple Lake Health Care Center in the Town of Belle Plaine. Irvin was a lifelong member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, Town of Richmond. He many times spoke of attending both German and English speaking services at St. Jakobi...

Laura J. Ragland

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

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

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

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

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...

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