Obituaries

Jul 7, 2025

Clayton Keith Blom, of Cadott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, just two days before his 80th birthday. Clayton was born on July 9, 1945, in Bonduel, Wisconsin, to Hans and Nettie (McCoy) Blom. He graduated from Bonduel High School in 1963 and began college in Appleton, Wisconsin. His studies were interrupted when he was...

Jul 7, 2025

Leonard "Boybee" John Pecore, 32, started his journey on July 7, 2025. Leonard was born on February 19, 1993, to Madonna Pecore in Antigo, Wisconsin.

Leonard grew up on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation. He was a loving and caring father, uncle, son, cousin, and grandson. His Grandma "Ret" says that he could light up...

Jul 6, 2025

Bernard Henry "Bernardie" Sanapaw, Jr., age 65, passed away on Sunday July 6, 2025, in Appleton. Bernard was born on June 2, 1960, in Keshena to Velma (Lawe) Sanapaw and the late Bernard "Benny" Sanapaw, Sr. He attended various schools in Chicago, Illinois, including O-Wai-Ya-Wa, Goudy, Little Big Horn, Senn High School and Truman College. Bernard was well known...

Jun 30, 2025

Orville David Mitcheltree, age 76, of Gresham, Wisconsin passed away on Monday June 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 11, 1949, in Manitowoc, to Clayton and Pearl (Ligman) Mitcheltree. He was one of five children.

Orville attended Manitowoc and Valders schools. He trained to become a certified welder and...

Jun 26, 2025

Travis Lee "Monkie" Calkins (Robinson), age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 26, 2025, in Shawano. Travis was born on February 1, 1978, in Oshkosh to Debra Becker and Randy Robinson. In his free time, he enjoyed having cookouts, working on cars, being a roadie for his favorite band, "Thunder Country Band", watching football and stock...

Jun 26, 2025

Gary Lee Campbell, age 72, passed away on Thursday June 26, 2025, in Oconto Falls. Gary was born on Christmas Day in 1952 in Green Bay to the late Stanley and Lucille (Hansen) Campbell. Gary graduated from Ashwaubenon High School where he enjoyed wrestling. He went on to wrestle at UW Superior and then earned his nursing degree from...

Jun 25, 2025

Fighting a courageous battle with cancer, Josephine Joe, age 58, passed away on Wednesday June 25, 2025, at her home in Shawano surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born on April 30, 1967, on Tol Island, Chuuk District, Federated States of Micronesia. Family always came first for Josephine. She loved attending family outings and never missed...

Jun 25, 2025

Charlotte Catherine Hofman, 93 of Bonduel, WI passed away June 25, 2025. She was born to the late Walter and Gabrielle (Heynen) Mason on August 8, 1931, in Shawano, WI. She was the second of 5 children. Charlotte grew up in Shawano and graduated from Shawano High School in 1949. She married Carlyle Hofman in Sacred Heart...

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Francis Corn, 57, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 24, 2025. Born October 22, 1967, in Menominee, he was an enrolled member of the Menominee Tribe and a proud graduate of Menominee Indian High School.

Affectionately known as "Bob," or "What About Bob", he was a trailblazer —...

Jun 23, 2025

Donald "Don" Raymond Zuehlke, age 71, of Shawano, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 8, 1953, in Reedsburg, WI, Don grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and a lifelong curiosity for the world around...

Jun 23, 2025

Leo Antonio Escalante age 2, began his journey to the spirit world, dancing in the sky on Monday June 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. Leo was born in one of the worst snowstorms on March 25, 2023, in Green Bay to Deziray Sanapaw and Ethan Escalante. He had a laugh and smile that were...

Jun 19, 2025

The former Lorna Mae (Klinner) Dumke passed away on June 19, 2025, in Appleton, WI. She was born on April 5, 1933 (election day) at home in the village of Tigerton, WI, and was the youngest daughter of Louis and Anna (Krull) Klinner. She was baptized on April 30, 1933, at Zion Lutheran Church in Tigerton. She...

Jun 17, 2025

Leroy Hert passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in Sheboygan, WI, to Anna and Leroy Hert. Leroy graduated from Sheboygan South High School and worked for WPS for 35 years, completing his career at the Pulliam Plant in Green Bay. He married Bonnie (Ball) Hert in 1976.

Jun 17, 2025

Roberta "Robin" M. Smith (Peters), age 74, passed away on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at the Pines in Embarrass. Robin was born on February 12, 1951, in Keshena to the late Catherine Peters. She worked for several years as an admin assistant at the College of Menominee Nation and enjoyed working closely with students. In 1972, she...

Jun 16, 2025

Wiladean Mary Peters, age 58, started her journey to the spirit world unexpectedly on Monday June 16, 2025, in Antigo. Wiladean was born on November 14, 1966, in Shawano to the late Walter and Veronica (Waupoose) Peters. She enjoyed fancy dancing and traditional dancing at Pow Wows in her younger years. Wiladean was a talented in Native...

Jun 15, 2025

Carlton Edward "Carl" Hock, age 80, of Bonduel passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2025. Carl was born in the Town of Hobart on November 17, 1944, son of the late Henry and Marie (Wallenburg) Hock. He graduated from West DePere High School and was united in marriage to Carol A. Schmit on October 28, 1965, in...

Jun 11, 2025

Cheryl Ann Klapste, age 76, of Shawano passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at her home. Cheryl was born on August 15, 1948, in Shawano to the late Curtis and Maxine (Stroud) Inderdahl. On June 21, 1966, she was united in marriage to Richard Klapste in Wittenberg. Throughout the years Cheryl had many jobs including bus...

Jun 11, 2025

Thomas J. "Tom" Rotter, Sr., age 71 of Pulaski, previously of Bonduel, passed away on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Tom was born on March 20, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to John and Dolores (Nuccio) Rotter. He grew up in Chicago and graduated high school in 1972. Following high school, Tom joined the United States Navy and served...

Jun 9, 2025

Merriel C. Niles, age 85, of Shawano passed away on Monday June 9, 2025, in Embarrass. Merriel was born on December 12, 1939, in Wausau to the late John and Laona (Helke) Thiede. On July 11, 1959, she was united in marriage to Alfred Niles in Ringle, Wisconsin. Together the couple ran Tilleda Falls Campground for 29...

Jun 8, 2025

Wayne Raymond "Red" Manteufel, age 75, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1950, to the late Raymond and Amber (Rasmussen) Manteufel in New London. After graduating from Waupaca High School, he went on to pursue a career in truck driving. He started out working at Faulks Bros. as a heavy...