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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...

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...

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