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Velma B. Hammer Marchan

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Howard H. Redeker

Howard H. Redeker

May 16, 2013

Howard Harold Redeker, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on December 22, 1926 in Two Rivers, he was the son of the late Edward and Ella (Duesing) Redeker. Howard grew up in the Two Rivers area and lived in Thiensville. After graduating from high school, he enlisted with the United...

Robert W. Gaulke

Robert W. Gaulke

May 15, 2013

Robert Walter Gaulke, age 82 of Gillett, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Shawano. Born on September 28, 1930 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Ervin H. and Mildred (Lemke) Gaulke. In 1951 he enlisted with the United States Armed Forces and served his country for two years during the Korean War. On October 1, 1960...

George W. Callahan, Sr.

George W. Callahan, Sr.

May 15, 2013

George William Callahan, Sr., age 88 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his home. Born on December 17, 1924 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late John and Ida (Miller) Callahan. George was the youngest of 8 children born to the couple; Ida, Viola, Jane, Clarence, Gertrude, John and Dorothy. After he...

Joseph M. Gorske

Joseph M. Gorske

May 14, 2013

Joseph M. Gorske, age 63 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home. Born on July 22, 1949 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Julius M. and MaryAnn (Trochta) Gorske. Joe was the brother of Gerald (Ann) Gorske of TX, Patricia (Mark Maple) Hoepfner of Shawano and Richard (Shirley) Gorske of...

Shirley J. Lamotte Kohel

Shirley J. Lamotte Kohel

May 12, 2013

Shirley Jean LaMotte Kohel, age 71 of Keshena, went on to the spirit world on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Born on September 2, 1941 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Odile (Pierce) LaMotte, Sr. In her younger years, Shirley lived in the Chicago area before moving back to the Menominee Reservation where she lived the...

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