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Irene R. Robinson
May 24, 2012
Irene Reneta Robinson, age 89, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Shawano Medical Center after struggling with congestive heart failure. Born on May 22, 1923 in Thorpe, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephina (Przybylski) Kinas. On July 16, 1949 she was united in marriage to Earl D. "Curly" Robinson in Las Vegas, NV....
Thomas A. Veigh
May 22, 2012
Thomas Allen "Big Tom" Veigh, age 65 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Outagamie County as a result of an automobile accident. Born on September 26, 1946 in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late Joseph Veigh and Clara (Zabinski) Schmidt. After graduating from high school, Tom enlisted with the United States Marines to serve his...
Bernita G. Voight
May 21, 2012
Bernita Given "Bea" Voight, age 89 of Shawano, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 21, 2012. Born on January 22, 1923 in Manchester, Iowa, Bea was one of eight children born to Thomas B. and Theresa (Simon) Given. She left home in her early teens and moved to Chicago where she met and married the love of...
Ronald R. Voigt
May 20, 2012
Ronald R. Voigt, age 72 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. Born on November 22, 1939 in the Tigerton area, he was the son of the late Edwin and Helen (Goretski) Voigt. Ronald grew up and attended school in the Shawano area. His family later...
Evelyn A. Bowman
May 20, 2012
Evelyn A. Bowman, age 84 of Bowler passed away at the Langlade Memorial Hospital in Antigo on Sunday, May 20, 2012 after a short illness. Born on September 22, 1927 in the Town of Red Springs, she is the daughter of the late Ambrose and Pauline (Peters) McGee. Evelyn married Quinton Bowman in Waukegan, IL who preceded her in death...
James Allen Boivin, Sr.
May 17, 2012
James Allen "Bubzy" Boivin, Sr., age 76 of the Menominee Indian Reservation, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Shawano. Born on October 8, 1935 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Julius and Geraldine (Cota) Boivin. After graduating from high school, James enlisted with the United States Air Force and served his country during the Korean War....
Elaine Marie Schiessl
May 14, 2012
Elaine Marie "Tub" Schiessl, age 82 of the Town of Richmond, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Maple Lane Health Care Center. Born on March 5, 1930 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Weber) Buss. Elaine was a graduate of Bowler High School. On September 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to...
Dennis J. Fromnes
May 13, 2012
Dennis J. Fromnes, age 58 of Colorado, passed away in Colorado. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Kay L. Waupoose
May 11, 2012
Kay Waupoose, age 50, of Shawano, formerly of Kansasville, WI passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 in Shawano. Born on July 18, 1961 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Alexander J. Waupoose II and Clara (Tucker) Ponfil. After graduating from Union Grove High School and attending UW Parkside, Kay spent her career in sales and also tended...
Junis Mancel
May 11, 2012
Junis "June" Mancel, age 85 of Shawano, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 in Shawano. Born on August 5, 1926 in the Town of Waukechon, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Splittgerber) Beyer. On May 30, 1948 she was united in marriage to John W. Mancel at the St. John's Lutheran Church in the Town of...
Susan A. Dentice
May 10, 2012
Susan A. Dentice, age 63 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on June 4, 1948 in Brookfield, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Lorraine Dermady. On November 6, 1993 she was united in marriage to John Dentice. Susan loved raising Irish Setters and had several that were Champion...
Orville Jerome Otradovec
May 10, 2012
Orville Jerome Otradovec, age 79 of Little Chute, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Appleton. Born on April 29, 1933 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Mathias and Genevieve (Pecore) Otradovec. On September 14, 1959 he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Fernandez at St. Joseph's in South Branch. Orville worked at WI Tissue and...
Ralph O. Lyons
May 9, 2012
Ralph O. "Toad" Lyons, age 62 of Neopit, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Shawano. Born on February 19, 1950 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Ralph and Matilda (Gauthier) Lyons. On July 29, 2005 he was united in marriage to Carmel Fish in Las Vegas. When not working as a plumber, Ralph enjoyed hunting, riding...
Dee Jay Peters
May 6, 2012
Douglas John "Dee Jay" Peters Douglas John "Dee Jay" Peters, age 23 of Milwaukee, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Milwaukee. Born on September 18, 1988 in Green Bay, he was the son of Kathleen Peters. Dee Jay was a very smart and talented person who taught himself how to play the piano and the...
Jeanette A Christ
May 4, 2012
Jeanette Christ, age 84 of Gresham, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on April 6, 1928 in Embarrass, she was the daughter of the late William and Louise (Koeller) Hildebrandt. Jeanette worked as a baker in Clintonville, then for Dr. Litzen and later at the Gresham Co-Op. She enjoyed time with her family, her dogs...
Ruth E. Meidam
May 4, 2012
Ruth Eleanor "Butchie" Meidam, age 87 of Shawano, passed away peacefully Friday, May 04, 2012 with her family by her side. Born on March 21, 1925 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Grover W. and Eleanor (Kaempf) Beversdorf. After graduating from Shawano High School, Ruth furthered her education at the Bellin College of Nursing. She also became...
Galen David Winter
May 2, 2012
Galen David Winter, age 85 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home. Born on August 29, 1926 in a second story bedroom in the family home on Swan Street in Shawano, he was the son of the late David Herman and Blanche Clarissa (Gale) Winter. At the age of 17, Galen joined the United States Navy...
Louis Raymond Pryor
Apr 29, 2012
Dr. Louis "Lou" R. Pryor, Ph.D., CISSP, PMP, passed away quietly with his family by his side on April 29th, 2012, as a result of metastatic melanoma of the brain. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stefanie Pryor, daughter Stefanie Elisabeth Pryor, son Stefan Pryor and wife, Jennifer, and grandchildren, Sofia and Zane Pryor. Additionally, special consideration...
Karen L. Dey
Apr 27, 2012
Karen L. Dey, age 65 of Shawano, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on June 21, 1946 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Emil P. and Frieda (Pieper) Dey, Sr. After graduating from high school and obtaining her Associate's Degree from NWTC, Karen received her Bachelor's Degree at Alverno College. She...
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