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Karen A. Waukau

Karen A. Waukau

Feb 26, 2013

Karen A. Waukau Karen A. Waukau, age 70 of Shawano, formerly of Neopit, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the Shawano Medical Center. Born on May 10, 1942 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Mary Jane (White) Cox. On July 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to Wayne R. Waukau at the...

Clay U. Wildenberg

Clay U. Wildenberg

Feb 25, 2013

Deacon Clay U. Wildenberg, age 74, of Gresham, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 25, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 6, 1938 in Combined Locks, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Eileen S. (Milton) Wildenberg. After graduating from St. John's High School in Little Chute, Clay furthered his education at the University...

Virginia "Ginny" M. Lee

Virginia "Ginny" M. Lee

Feb 23, 2013

Virginia M. "Ginny" Lee, age 86 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on October 3, 1926 in Appleton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Kunstman) Witthuhn. Ginny was a graduate of the Appleton West High School, Class of 1945. On October 18, 1947 she was united in marriage...

Fredrick H. Giese

Fredrick H. Giese

Feb 23, 2013

Fredrick H. Giese, age 47 of the Town of Richmond, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, February 23, 2013. Born on July 14, 1965 in Marinette, he was the son of the late Leonard and Margaret (Smet) Giese. On August 25, 1987 he was united in marriage to Wanda Herrmann in Marinette. The couple made their home in...

Alice M. Newton

Alice M. Newton

Feb 23, 2013

Alice M. Newton, age 74 of Keshena, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 23, 2013 after suffering with a three year illness. Born on May 16, 1938 in Keshena, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. Peterson and Louise (Mahkimetas) Peterson Waukechon. On July 23, 1959 she was united in marriage to John R....

Nichole M. Merckes

Nichole M. Merckes

Feb 21, 2013

Nichole Marie Merckes, age 32 of Bowler, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on June 29, 1980, she was the daughter of Claude and Patricia (Vele) Merckes. Nichole was raised in Glendale and was a graduate of Nicolet High School. After graduation, Nichole furthered her education by...

Donald "Petey" A. Strelow

Donald "Petey" A. Strelow

Feb 19, 2013

Donald A. "Petey" Strelow, age 67 of the Town of Pella, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at his home. Born on August 21, 1945 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Clyde and Mildred (Lechterman) Strelow, Sr. Donald lived all of his life in the Town of Pella where he worked as a carpenter. In his younger...

Robert Roemmich

Robert Roemmich

Feb 17, 2013

Robert Roemmich, age 91 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on November 19, 1921 in Worms, Russia, he was the son of the late William and Emma (Fehr) Roemmich. After the end of World War II, Robert moved to Germany where he met his future wife, Erika Klemm, at a dance in...

Donald C. Kuhn

Donald C. Kuhn

Feb 17, 2013

Donald C. "Don" Kuhn, age 79 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 in Appleton. Born on January 17, 1934 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Jeske) Kuhn. On November 1, 1958 he was united in marriage to Patricia A. Ziemer in Red River. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2003....

Marlin E. Dey

Marlin E. Dey

Feb 16, 2013

Marlin E. Dey, age 73 of Gresham, passed away after a two year battle with cancer and heart disease on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Shawano Medical Center with his family by his side. Born on March 16, 1939 in Shawano, he was the son of the late August and Marie (Schwenke) Dey. On June 13, 1959 he was united...

Ronald 'Bee' L. Burr

Ronald 'Bee' L. Burr

Feb 14, 2013

Ronald Lee "Bee" Burr, age 52, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Glennallen, AK. Born on October 15, 1960 in Clintonville, he was the son of the late Louis and AnnaMae (Wedde) Burr. Bee was born a member of the Stockbridge Munsee band of the Mohicans and was raised in Morgan Siding. After graduating from Gresham High School, he...

Grant A. Stoehr

Grant A. Stoehr

Feb 12, 2013

Grant A. Stoehr, age 84 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Shawano. Born on April 8, 1928 in the Town of Herman, he was the son of the late Michael and Emma (Heins) Stoehr. After graduating from the Gresham High School, Grant enlisted with the United States Army and served his country with the...

David G. Ninham

David G. Ninham

Feb 12, 2013

David Geoffrey Ninham, age 45 of Bowler, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home. The son of Maurice and Joan (Krakovec) Ninham, David was born on November 10, 1967 in Milwaukee. Growing up, David was an exceptional child who never gave is family any problems. His interest in art started early and at the age of 17 he...

Inez L. Schroeder

Inez L. Schroeder

Feb 9, 2013

Inez L. Schroeder, age 91 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Birch Hill Health Care Center. Born on March 9, 1921 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Linda (Hacker) Singer. She grew up in the Shawano area and graduated from Shawano High School. After graduation, Inez worked at Shawano Equity Co-Op. On...

Lorraine A. Bartz

Lorraine A. Bartz

Feb 5, 2013

Lorraine Anita Bartz, age 85 of Shawano, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 13, 1927 in Iola, she was the daughter of the late Lorren and Cecelia (Nelson) Olson. Lorraine graduated from Shawano High School in 1946 and in the early years...

Duane E. Rosenow

Duane E. Rosenow

Feb 5, 2013

Duane E. Rosenow, age 70 of Bowler, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 after a courageous ten year battle with prostate cancer. Born on July 6, 1942 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Elmer A. and Esther (Schmidt) Rosenow. After graduating from high school, Duane enlisted with the United States Army and served...

Lela M. Olejniczak

Lela M. Olejniczak

Feb 5, 2013

Lela M. Olejniczak, age 77 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Appleton. Born on June 7, 1935 in Ladysmith, she was one of nine children born to the late Charles and Eva (Hink) Latz. On September 8, 1951 she was united in marriage to Walter Olejniczak, Jr. at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Gilman....

Eugene J. Schmidt

Eugene J. Schmidt

Feb 3, 2013

Eugene Jerry Schmidt, age 75 of Bonduel, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Green Bay. Born on November 18, 1937 at his home in the Town of Lessor, he was the son of the late Louis and Helen (Heimer) Schmidt. He attended Landstad School for 1st-4th grade, St. Paul Lutheran School for 5th-8th grade and Bonduel High School for...

John Tomasich

John Tomasich

Feb 3, 2013

John Tomasich, age 84 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Bradenton, FL. Born on July 11, 1928 in East Chicago, IN, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Lukacek) Tomasich. After graduating from high school, John enlisted with the United States Army and served with the Army Air Borne for 16...

Carol L. Busch

Carol L. Busch

Feb 3, 2013

Carol L. Busch, age 67 of the Town of Richmond, passed away early Sunday morning, February 3, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born on July 25, 1945 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Helen (Mitchell) Birkholtz. She grew up in rural Shawano and attended a small one room county school before graduating from Shawano High...

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