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John D. Ireland

John D. Ireland

Jul 5, 2012

John David Ireland, age 81 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee after having knee replacement. Born on November 5, 1930 in Bayboro, NC, he was the son of the late George and Emma (Wilkinson) Ireland. John served in the Korean War and was one of the few who made it to the...

Clifford D. Perry

Clifford D. Perry

Jul 5, 2012

Clifford D. Perry, age 92 of Shawano, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Shawano Medical Center after a short illness. Clifford was born on March 11, 1920 in Cecil, the son of the late Densel and Viola (Norman) Perry. On May 8, 1943 he married the former Olive Volden in Shawano. Clifford worked for A.O. Smith in Milwaukee...

Erma M. Jeske

Erma M. Jeske

Jul 4, 2012

Erma M. Jeske, age 101 passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on September 22, 1910 in Winnebago County, she was the daughter of the late Louie and Rose (Polyok) Deak. On June 12, 1928 she was united in marriage to Fredrick Jeske. He preceded her in death in 1985. Erma lived in the Shawano area since...

Robert J. Thiel, Sr.

Robert J. Thiel, Sr.

Jul 3, 2012

Robert J. "Bob" Thiel, Sr., age 80 of Shawano passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Shawano Medical Center with his family at his side. Born on October 23, 1931 in Shawano, he is the son of the late William and Carrie (Stemper) Thiel. He was a graduate of Shawano High School in 1950 and then worked at...

Marvin F. Wayka, Jr.

Marvin F. Wayka, Jr.

Jul 2, 2012

Marvin F. "Junior" Wayka, Jr., age 50 of Keshena, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. Born on October 11, 1961 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Marvin and Loretta (LaMotte) Wayka, Sr. Marvin lived in the Keshena area most of his life where he was self-employed. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, camping, attending church, traveling to...

Mary D. Kempinski

Mary D. Kempinski

Jul 1, 2012

Mary Delores Kempinski, age 67 of the Town of Washington, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Shawano. Born on March 24, 1945 in Watertown, she was the daughter of the late Orville and Elenore (Kozaczek) Davy. Mary lived in the Jefferson and Fort Atkinson areas and graduated from Fort Atkinson High School. After graduating from college, Mary worked at...

Gary J. Cooper

Gary J. Cooper

Jun 30, 2012

Gary J. Cooper, age 67 of Embarrass, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012 at his home. Born on September 2, 1944 in Shawano, he is the son of the late Merle A. and Marie C. (Nachtwey) Cooper. Gary lived in the Shawano area most of his life. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, hunting, fishing and spending time at the cottage....

Bernice M. Schroeder

Bernice M. Schroeder

Jun 29, 2012

Bernice M. Schroeder, age 87, of Gresham, was called to her eternal home on Friday, June 29, 2012. Bernice was born on June 30, 1924 in the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County to the late Ferdinand and Marie (Otto) Beyer. She was baptized on July 13, 1924 and renewed those vows through Confirmation on August 13, 1937 at the...

James W. Bayer

James W. Bayer

Jun 26, 2012

James William Bayer, age 75 of the Town of Wescott, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in Appleton. Born on May 21, 1937 in Shawano, he was the son of the late William O. and Melba K. (Wall) Bayer. After graduating from high school, James enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for three years during the...

Hazel A. Paulson

Hazel A. Paulson

Jun 24, 2012

Hazel A. Paulson, age 95 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on November 17, 1916 in Lunds, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Anna (Paulson) Lunds. Hazel enjoyed flower gardening and baking. Hazel is survived by: 4 children, Patricia Cronce of Two Rivers, Carole...

Erna A. Fletcher

Erna A. Fletcher

Jun 23, 2012

Erna A. Fletcher, age 95 of Shawano, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 in Shawano. Born on September 23, 1916 in Thornton in Shawano County, she was the daughter of the late Ewald and Anna (Mailahn) Eggert. On July 20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Charles Fletcher in Kentucky. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1990....

Denise Clara Tomow

Denise Clara Tomow

Jun 21, 2012

Denise (nee LaRock) Tomow, age 48 of Milwaukee, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. Born on March 22, 1964 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Diane (Schriener) LaRock. Denise lived most of her life in the Milwaukee area and in South Branch and worked as a medical assistant. When not at work, she loved spending...

Delilah A. Sadler

Delilah A. Sadler

Jun 19, 2012

Delilah A. Sadler, age 83 of Shawano, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on August 7, 1928 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clara (Flessert) Bluemke. On December 8, 1945 she was united in marriage to David E. Sadler in Shawano. Delilah was a great mother, a caring grandmother,...

Victor L. Lund

Victor L. Lund

Jun 19, 2012

As reward for his great works here with us, Victor Lyle Lund, 87, was called home unexpectedly to rest in eternal peace on the evening of June 19th, 2012. He was born July 5, 1924 in Lunds, WI to Elmer and Anna (Paulson) Lund. He was a member of the U.S. Army in the Anti Air Craft Division. Most of...

Marvin James

Marvin James

Jun 18, 2012

Marvin "Joe Brown" James, age 71 of Keshena, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at his home. Born on October 20, 1940 in Keshena, he was the son of Mary Jane (Askenette) and the late Dennison James. After attending two years of Tech School, Marvin worked as a machinist at FWD in Clintonville and later at Harwal in Gresham. He...

Steve Dublin

Steve Dublin

Jun 11, 2012

Steve Dublin, age 52, of Shawano, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Monday, 11 June 2012 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Born on July 9, 1959 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Michael and Annastazja (Hiltaj) Dublin. Steve is the Fiancé of Debby Iverson, Father to Samantha (Fiancé Brad Allen) Dublin, Melanie...

David D. Jacobs

David D. Jacobs

Jun 10, 2012

David D. Jacobs, age 56 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012. Born on November 6, 1955 in Sauk County, he was the son of the late David and Shirley (Chamberlain) Jacobs. David is survived by: his wife, Maria; 2 sons; and a brother, William (Maria) Jacobs. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, June 15,...

Esther K. Zimmerman

Esther K. Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2012

Esther Kay Zimmerman, age 58 of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Shawano. Born on November 9, 1953 in Harmony, MN, she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Clara E. (Starks) Tostenson. After graduating from high school and college, Esther worked as a CNA and Surgical Tech but later found her true love was in...

Glenn J. Besaw

Glenn J. Besaw

Jun 7, 2012

Glenn Joseph Besaw, age 81 of Neopit, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Shawano Medical Center. Born on May 3, 1931 in Keshena, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marcella (Gristeau) Besaw. Glenn graduated from Shawano High School and on August 30, 1950, enlisted with the United States Marine Corps to serve his country during...

Elmer F. Grosskopf

Elmer F. Grosskopf

Jun 6, 2012

Elmer Fred Grosskopf, age 84 of Bowler, passed away Wednesday, June 06, 2012 in Appleton. Born on January 17, 1928 in Tilleda, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Lillian (Carlson) Grosskopf. After graduating from high school, Elmer enlisted with the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge from service, Elmer worked in road construction. He later owned...

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