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James K. Steingraeber
Aug 6, 2012
James K. Steingraeber, age 73 of the Town of Washington, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at his home. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano assisted with arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com
Elroy J. Schill, Jr.
Aug 5, 2012
Elroy J. "Al" Schill, Jr., age 76 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012 in Neenah. Born on November 1, 1935 in Waukesha, he was the son of the late Gene and Anne (Koenig) Baker. On January 20, 1958 Al enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for nearly three years. On December 7, 1995 he...
Evelyn Gates
Aug 5, 2012
Evelyn Gates, age 88 of Shawano, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012. Born on March 3, 1924 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nora (Pyzik) Kempa. Evelyn was baptized as a Jehovah's Witness in 1954 and was later active in their preaching work as a pioneer minister. On December 20, 1956 she was united in...
Patricia Ann Vandenbrook
Aug 4, 2012
Patricia Ann VandenBrook, age 77 of Bonduel, was taken into the Lord's hand on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Green Bay surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 29, 1935 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Eunice (Pederson) Posselt. She grew up in the Shawano area and was a graduate of Shawano High School,...
Dorothy M. Nickel
Aug 3, 2012
Dorothy Marie Nickel, age 88 of Shawano, passed away Friday, August 03, 2012 at Pine Manor Health Care Center in Embarrass. Born on August 17, 1923 in Green Bay, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Lemoine) DeGroot. On September 15, 1973 she was united in marriage to Norman A. Nickel in Cato. He preceded her in...
Gilbert N. Hill
Aug 3, 2012
Gilbert Nova Hill, age 51 of Bowler, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 03, 2012. Born on October 25, 1960 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Earl and Violet (Malone) Hill. Gilbert enjoyed working on cars and was employed at Gresham Auto Body. When not working, he loved spending time with his family, especially...
James F. King
Aug 2, 2012
James F. King, age 91, of Shawano, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at his home. Born on December 14, 1920 in New London, he was the son of the late Frank H. King and Anna (Patterson) King Rupple. After graduating from Shawano High School and the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, James enlisted in the United...
Carol R. Hoffmann
Aug 1, 2012
Carol Rae Hoffmann, age 67 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at her home after a battle with cancer. Born on October 10, 1944 in Shawano, she is the daughter of the late Raymond R. and Viola (Criscione) Powell. Carol lived her entire life in the Shawano area, was a graduate of the Shawano High School Class of...
Marlene M. Buettner
Jul 24, 2012
Marlene M. Buettner, age 67 of Cecil, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Born on April 30, 1945 in Shawano, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Marcella (Bankert) Boerst. She grew up in the Bonduel area and graduated from Bonduel High School in the Class of 1963....
Joyce Dyan Pamanet
Jul 23, 2012
Joyce Dyan "Honey Love" "Bitty Fatso" Pamanet, age 17 months, passed on to the Spirit World on Monday, July 23, 2012. Born on January 21, 2011 in Shawano, she was the infant daughter of Marena F. Pamanet and Mashaquit Waupekenay both of Keshena. Joyce loved her favorite teddy bears as well as taking walks with her parents and big brother....
Evelyn R. Smith
Jul 22, 2012
Evelyn R. "Evy" Smith, age 93 of Shawano and Green Bay, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 in Green Bay. Born on May 27, 1919 in Columbia County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Erna (Dallman) Krinke. On May 2, 1942 she was united in marriage to Archie D. Smith in Fond du Lac. Evy had a...
Gale Sidney Norton
Jul 21, 2012
Gale Sidney Norton, age 72, son of the late Calvin Arthur and Sadie Ruth Norton, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2012 in his sleep. He was currently residing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin but had been a longtime resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin for over 35 years. Gale was born July 12th, 1940 in the family's log cabin, in the Town...
Allen J. Hokenstad, Sr.
Jul 21, 2012
Allen J. Hokenstad, Sr., age 74 of Clintonville, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012. Born on June 18, 1938, he was the son of the late Clifford Hokenstad and Jane (Montour) Vanderwalker. In November 1961 Allen enlisted with the United States Army and served his county for two years during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge from service, Allen...
Patricia M. Voigt
Jul 16, 2012
Patricia M. "Pat" Voigt, age 79 of the Town of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 16, 2012. Born on February 5, 1933 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Benno and Cora (Fenner) Roepke. Pat was raised in the Plymouth area and graduated from Plymouth High School. On February 19, 1955 she was united in marriage...
Gene Greene
Jul 16, 2012
Gene M. "Michael" Greene, age 56 of St. Charles, IL, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile/motorcycle accident. Born on October 10, 1955 in Oak Park, IL, he was the son of Shirley (Spahr) Greene and the late Eugene Greene. After graduating from high school, Michael furthered his education and graduated from Northern Illinois University....
Kathleen Martin
Jul 15, 2012
Kathleen "Kathy" Martin, age 69, of Shawano, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on September 6, 1942 in Milwaukee, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Montey) Hansen. Kathy moved to the Shawano area in 1979 and had been employed as a medical secretary at the Shawano Clinic for 10 years....
Jeffrey G. Rupple
Jul 14, 2012
Jeffrey George Rupple, age 60 of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of Shawano, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Indianapolis. Born on April 1, 1952 in Flint, MI, he was the son of John Rupple and the late Esther "Tess" (Mehlberg) Rupple. Growing up, Jeff was a varsity member of the Grand Blanc, MI High School Swim team and joined the...
Mary Ann Miller
Jul 14, 2012
Mary Ann Miller, age 49 of Neopit passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Neenah after a short illness. Born on November 28, 1962 in Keshena, she is the daughter of Verna (Beauprey) Miller and the late Frederick "Bud" Miller. She enjoyed dancing and cooking. Mary Ann was a member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Neopit. She...
Clarence J. Pevonka
Jul 13, 2012
Clarence Joseph "Son" Pevonka, age 93 of Shawano, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at a local nursing home. Born on June 27, 1919 in Leopolis, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Paiser) Pevonka. After graduating from high school, Clarence worked for Consolidated Badger. He worked there for 40 years, retiring in 1982. On October 30,...
Debra S. Huff
Jul 9, 2012
Debra S. Huff, age 55 of Shawano passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. Born on September 12, 1956 in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Ralph and Joyce (Schroeder) Bartz. Debra lived in Milwaukee until moving to the Shawano area in 2000. Debra enjoyed reading, bingo and bowling. She is survived by: her...
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