Obituaries

Jan 30, 2026

Esther Frances Hopkins, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home in the Town of Wescott. Esther was born in Algoma, Wisconsin on September 28, 1951, daughter of the late Edward and Arkaileen (Braun) Cesar. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1970. Esther moved to Shawano in 1975. In 1979, she...

Jan 29, 2026

Nancy Ann Armstrong, age 70, of Keshena, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026, in Shawano. Nancy was born on August 15, 1955, in Greenwich, Connecticut, to the late Frederick and Annette (Johnson) Walters. She graduated from WJ Woodham High School and worked in retail. After working in retail for awhile Nancy began her career as a...

Jan 27, 2026

Christine Ann Rotter, age 73, of Cecil, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2026, in Shawano. Christine was born on April 22, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to Florence (Schielka) Zielinski and the late Richard Zielinski. On August 4, 1973, she was united in marriage to John Rotter in Chicago, Illinois. Together they lived on a farm for...

Jan 26, 2026

Carol Jean Popelka, age 87, of Shawano passed away on Monday January 26, 2026, at her home. Carol was born on May 6, 1938, in Shawano to the late Edwin and Viola (Roggenbuck) Korth. She attended St. James Lutheran School and graduated from Shawano High School in 1956.

Carol and Lewis Popelka met...

Jan 26, 2026

James C. Benz, age 82, of Oshkosh passed away on Monday January 26, 2026, in Shawano. He was born on April 5, 1943, in Milwaukee to the late Edward and Mary (Ostrowski) Benz.  James lived in Wisconsin all his life. He proudly served as a Stevens Point police officer, retiring as a Sergent of the Traffic Bureau...

Jan 22, 2026

Yvonne Marie (Tucker) Genett died at the age of 88 on Thursday January 22, 2026. Yvonne was known as "Connie" to family and friends, as "mom" to six children, "gramma" to eleven grandchildren, "great gramma" to eleven great grandchildren, and "auntie" to numerous nieces and nephews. She lived in New London, WI, from 1996 until her passing...

Jan 21, 2026

Rebecca Lee Bonnin, age 74, of Cecil passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2026, in Neenah. Rebecca was born on May 21, 1951, in Keshena to the late Henry and Adell (Hoeffs) Fredenberg. On February 26, 1998, she was united in marriage to Donald Bonnin at Immanuel Lutheran Church-White Clay Lake. Rebecca worked for the Menominee Indian...

Jan 20, 2026

Melva Dawn "Mel" (Jurgensen) Parson, age 90, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Tuesday January 20, 2026. Mel was born on December 7, 1935, in Watertown, South Dakota, daughter of Leonard and Fern (Minton) Jurgensen. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald Parson on August 18, 1953. He...

Jan 20, 2026

Stuart Edwin Oestreich, age 73, of Town of Herman passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at home. Stuart was born on May 11, 1952, in Watertown, Wisconsin to the late Carl and Gladys (Eckert) Oestreich. He graduated from Kettle Moraine High School in Wales, Wisconsin. On May 29, 1970, Stuart was united in marriage to Judy...

Jan 19, 2026

On January 19th, 2026, Michael Roger Korth passed away peacefully with his wife, son, and daughter-in-law by his side.

Mike was born on April 1st, 1958, to Roger and Joan Korth in Shawano, Wisconsin. Mike was raised by his parents and grandparents Martin and Myrtle Korth. Mike graduated from Shawano High School, worked...

Jan 19, 2026

Glen M. Tucker, age 64, of Keshena, passed away on Monday January 19, 2026, in Shawano. Glen was born on October 16, 1961, in Shawano to the late Robert Joseph Tucker and Agnes Marie Long. He attended St. Joseph School in Keshena. Glen was well known for his carpentry and wood carvings especially his tobacco pipes. He...

Jan 18, 2026

James Michael "BoDean" Ambler, age 74, of Shawano passed away on Sunday January 18, 2026, in Appleton. James was born on April 3, 1951, in Keshena to the late Earl and Lucille (Kenote) Ambler. He graduated high school, attended college for radio broadcasting and was a DJ in Wausau for many years. James lived in California for...

Jan 16, 2026

David O. "Dave" Hintz , age 75, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Pulaski. Born in Antigo on May 13, 1950 to the late Wallace and Betty (Baker) Hintz. After attending Shawano High School, he went on to work for 15 plus years at the Phoenix Door Factory. He earned his GED and learned to...

Jan 15, 2026

Renford "Renny" Perez Sr. age 84, of White River, AZ, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by his family. Born May 27, 1941, in Keshena to the late Camilo and Mary (Kinepoway) Perez. He was the last of Camilo and Mary's surviving children.

Renny attended St. Joseph Catholic School...

Jan 15, 2026

John Nischke, age 85, of Bonduel, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Shawano.  John was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on December 31, 1940, son of the late Herbert and Alice (Wilson) Nischke. John graduated from Bonduel High School with the class of 1959.  On January 20, 1962, he was united in marriage to Dixie...

Jan 14, 2026

Mary Louise Maule, age 81, of Shawano passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday January 14, 2026, in Bonduel. Mary was born on May 19, 1944, in New Berlin, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Viola (Stoeber) Denz. On April 24, 1965, she was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Maule. The couple spent a...

Jan 13, 2026

Dolores Rotter, age 94, of Shawano passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday January 13, 2026, at her home. Dolores was born on February 19, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Sam and Mary (Belsano) Nuccio. On February 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to John Rotter.

Dolores...

Jan 12, 2026

Pauline L. "Dolly" Reinke, age 94, of Pulaski, passed away in Seymour on January 12, 2026.  On September 19, 1931, Pauline was born in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Lehman) Zielinski.  Dolly married Albert "Jr." Reinke, Jr. in Shawano on January 5, 1950.  He preceded her in death on December 16, 2014.  Dolly...

Jan 12, 2026

Marlyn Charles Teetzen, age 86, of Shawano, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Marlyn was born in Shawano on April 4, 1939, the son of the late Charles and Elsie (Wendorf) Teetzen. Marlyn was a lifelong member of St. Jakobi Lutheran Church, where he was baptized on May 4th, 1939, and later confirmed his faith...

Jan 12, 2026

Randy A. Redmann, age 69, of Shawano passed away on Monday January 12, 2026. Randy was born on May 15, 1956, in Shawano to the late Arlin and Elda (Tamm) Redmann. He participated in 4-H and Special Olympics. Randy loved spending Saturday nights watching the stock car races at the Shawano Speedway and received recognition as the...